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I will copyedit and line edit and format your english book
I will Edit English books
Thanks for visiting my profile! I have over 10 years of book editing experience and 30 years of related business and academic experience. I hold an associate's degree in arts and majored in English an...
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About this Gig
Enter total word count of manuscript.
Please CONTACT ME FIRST before ordering. I am scheduling in advance.
Read ALL 10 FAQs. I work in Word.
**For short stories/poetry NOT in book form, see my other gig.
This gig is designed to prepare your manuscript for self-publishing. I love my job and enjoy working with authors and transforming their books into the best version possible!
My Book Overhaul includes
- line editing,
- copyediting,
- targeted developmental feedback,
- ebook formatting, and
- paperback formatting
Be sure to check out the FAQs below the gig description for further details about each service and answers to common questions.
I've edited fiction and nonfiction books in numerous genres. Some of my favorites include mystery, science fiction, historical fiction, poetry, health, and business. You can view selected covers of some of the books I've edited over the past several years in my profile images.
I look forward to hearing about your book!
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Content must be author's original work.
AI-GENERATED content: $150 surcharge (extensive rewriting)
ESL content: add ESL gig Extra.
Language:
English
Style guide:
APA
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MLA
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Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
FAQ
Do you provide each element of editing as a SEPARATE service?
No. Overhaul includes: copy editing, line editing, both ebook and paperback formatting, editing of book cover TEXT (NOT design), manipulation of up to 10 interior images. **Short story editing, poetry editing w/o formatting, or children's PICTURE books: use other Gig
What DETAILS do you need from me to create an offer?
Total word count of your manuscript, or at least the page count. Briefly describe your book. 4,000-word portion of manuscript to review. Ask me questions. *Tell me if any of the content was written by an ESL speaker or generated by AI software.
What does Copy Editing include?
Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, pronouns, spacing, verb-tense and basic formatting consistency.
What does Line Editing include?
Eliminating redundancy & extraneous words and phrases, adjusting sentence & paragraph structure, rewriting run-on sentences, replacing overused words with synonyms, and substituting stronger alternatives for weak words, phrases, & sentences while keeping original tone; related topic & term research
What is included with formatting?
Both: table of contents. Ebooks (reflowable layout): indents, spacing, paragraphs, alignment, lists, hyperlinks, styles, sections; resize 10 images. Paperbacks: headers, footers, margins, pg numbers, sections, styles; grayscale and dpi 10 interior images. *Children's PICTURE books: use OTHER gig
Can I include OTHER people's content/images in MY book?
To avoid copyright infringement, ONLY 'public domain' or 'creative commons' content or images can legally be published in your book WITHOUT permission. I do not check for plagiarism - the author accepts full responsibility. Quoting from published sources REQUIRES proper citations and permission.
What is included with Targeted Feedback?
Targeted Feedback (only when necessary) includes: *Fiction books: Feedback about characterization, plot, pacing, setting, dialogue, craft, and overall impression. *Nonfiction books: Feedback about tone, audience, details, logical order, content, format, structure and overall impression.
Do you edit academic papers, ghostwrite, write new content, or rewrite others' content?
No. I do NOT write new content or provide ghostwriting. I do NOT write papers or assignments. I DO NOT EDIT academic papers or studies. I edit text manuscripts that have already been written. I do not rewrite content written by another author for you to publish - that is theft and unethical.
How much content does one REVISION cover?
Revisions are changes to documents made AFTER I have delivered an edited version. *When you review edits & return the document to me with your changes, I will make further edits and return it to you. That counts as ONE revision. Adding NEW text (not revising edited text) increases the order $total.
Is English your native language and do you edit ESL content?
**Yes, English is my native language. I was born in the United States of America and have resided here my entire life. I currently live in Washington State, on the west coast. **ESL books MUST be pre-approved.
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febencosme
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United States
Karolyn carried my project over the finish line--and on time--after a weeks-long hit-and-miss process with other book editors. She has a deep understanding of book formatting, pays close attention to details, and is extremely professional in her work. I look forward to working with her again and again.
$100-$200
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8 days
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Helpful?F febencosme
Repeat Client
United States
This is my second project with Karolyn and like the first, she delivered the same excellent work, on time, and with the same standards of professionalism. She is officially my go-to book editor.
Up to $50
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2 days
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dope_poet
United States
Karoly did an exceptional job editing my book, "The Selfish Sunflower." She approached the work with so much care, attention to detail, and a genuine understanding of my voice, which is especially important for a piece as intimate and nuanced as a micro-poetry collection. Her edits elevated the writing...
$100-$200
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2 weeks
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sheilagarth4
Repeat Client
United States
She is amazing! She is open to sharing ideas and giving suggestions to make your project even better. Her attention to detail is exceptional . I will continue to hire her and look forward to collaborating with her on many more projects in the future.
$50-$100
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4 days
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Helpful?S sheilagarth4
Repeat Client
United States
I will continue working with her! She is amazing!
$100-$200
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2 weeks
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189 reviews for this Gig
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F febencosme
Repeat Client
United States
Karolyn carried my project over the finish line--and on time--after a weeks-long hit-and-miss process with other book editors. She has a deep understanding of book formatting, pays close attention to details, and is extremely professional in her work. I look forward to working with her again and again.
$100-$200
Price
8 days
Duration
Helpful?F febencosme
Repeat Client
United States
This is my second project with Karolyn and like the first, she delivered the same excellent work, on time, and with the same standards of professionalism. She is officially my go-to book editor.
Up to $50
Price
2 days
Duration
Helpful?D dope_poet
United States
Karoly did an exceptional job editing my book, "The Selfish Sunflower." She approached the work with so much care, attention to detail, and a genuine understanding of my voice, which is especially important for a piece as intimate and nuanced as a micro-poetry collection. Her edits elevated the writing...
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S sheilagarth4
Repeat Client
United States
She is amazing! She is open to sharing ideas and giving suggestions to make your project even better. Her attention to detail is exceptional . I will continue to hire her and look forward to collaborating with her on many more projects in the future.
$50-$100
Price
4 days
Duration
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Helpful?S sheilagarth4
Repeat Client
United States
I will continue working with her! She is amazing!
$100-$200
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2 weeks
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