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JohnMank

@johnmanky

Certified Developmental Editor And Copyeditor Global Publishing Standards

United States
English
About me
Professional book editor specializing in developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading. I optimize manuscripts to global publishing standards, including Chicago Manual of Style and Oxford conventions, serving authors across the USA, UK, Germany, and Europe. Core Services: • Developmental Editing • (structure, plot, pacing) • Line & Copyediting (syntax, clarity, flow) • Proofreading (grammar, spelling, punctuation) I adapt formatting to regional English variants while preserving your unique author voice. All projects are handled with strict confidentiality. let discuss your manuscript... Read more

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Copy Editing
I will line edit and copyedit your book manuscript professionally
From$15 / projectMore details
Developmental Editing
I will be your developmental editor book critique structural editing novel
From$600 / projectMore details

Work experience

Bookshop

Book Editor & Proofreader

Bookshop • Freelance

Sep 2024 - Present • 2 yrs

Executed comprehensive line editing and final proofreading for multi-market authors across the USA, UK, and continental Europe. Managed a diverse portfolio of genres, focusing on syntax clarity, narrative pacing, structural integrity, and regional English localization.

Publishing_Services Consortium

Senior Manuscript Editor

Publishing Services Consortium • Freelance

Feb 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 7 mos

Provide structural developmental editing, line editing, and copyediting for independent authors globally. Specialize in preparing fiction and non-fiction manuscripts for Amazon KDP and international distribution, strictly adhering to the Chicago Manual of Style and Oxford conventions.