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Josefa

@josefa_simonin
5.0(13)

Level 1

Your Books Best Friend

United States
English, German, Polish
About me
Your manuscript deserves more than a spellcheck. I’m Josefa: a 5-star fiction editor, beta reader, and ghostwriter. I help authors turn rough drafts into unforgettable stories. From ghostwriting to beta reading, developmental, line, and copy editing, I am your 100% human partner. No AI. Ever. I read prose aloud to catch rhythm breaks, protect your unique voice, and make every sentence earn its place. Whether you need a structural deep-dive or final KDP polish, I’m the mentor your book needs. Let’s make it unputdownable.... Read more

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Developmental Editing
I will be your developmental book editor, line and copy editor for your fiction novel
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Beta Reading
I will beta read gothic mystery, noir romance thriller, domestic suspense fiction novel
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    dennis_isoe

    KE

    Kenya

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    I am genuinely impressed by the quality of the developmental feedback I received. It was clear that you took the time to read my manuscript carefully and understood both the story and its emotional core. Your suggestions on pacing, structure, chapter organization, and maintaining the child's perspective...

    $100-$200

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

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    simonfinrel

    GB

    United Kingdom

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Thank you, Josefa for your professionalism and your expertise in my questions. As a debut author in a niche genre(a blend between literary + fantasy + romance) in this era of AI witch hunts, I commissioned Josefa service to ensure my prose is free from overly flowery/robotic cadence that maybe AI-ism....

    $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

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    dennis_isoe

    KE

    Kenya

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Josefa understood my manuscript. She delivered an excellent work and in time, pointing out the underdeveloped sections and providing a clear direction on how to "deepen" them. I will still work with her in future. I strongly recommend Josefa.

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

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    traveler_gates

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    This editor far exceeded my expectations and provided quality, polished feedback in record time. Her attention to detail made me feel seen as a writer

    $50

    Price

    2 days

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

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    jovelynricha406

    US

    United States

    4.7

    Josef attention to the novel was respectful to intention to the writing. Josef ability to grasp the emotional intentions of the novel was crucial in keeping the purpose of the characters. I would without hesitancy recommend Josef for editing, developmental and copy editing.

    $50-$100

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

    Helpful?
    Yes
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