I will line and copy edit memoir romance fiction novel developmental editor

United States

I speak German, English, Italian

Professional Book editor, uploading

I’m Laurel James, a publishing consultant and senior editor with the Story Craft team. I specialize in transforming manuscripts into refined, publication-ready books for authors around the world. Whet...
About this Gig

Is your manuscript finished, but you still feel like something isn't quite working?


Maybe the story is there, but the pacing feels uneven. Maybe a character isn't coming across the way you imagined, some scenes feel too long, or your sentences don't flow as naturally as you wish.


I offer line editing, copy editing, and developmental editing for memoirs, fantasy, and fiction novels. I look at your manuscript from both an editor's perspective and a reader's perspective to help you see what may be getting in the way of your story.


With developmental editing, I can help you work through plot structure, pacing, character development, story flow, inconsistencies, and scenes that may need more or less attention.


With line and copy editing, I focus on the writing itself sentence flow, word choice, grammar, punctuation, clarity, repetition, and readability while making sure your writing still sounds like you.


Send me a message and tell me a little about your manuscript. Let's see what we can improve together.


Language:

English

French

German

Portuguese

Spanish

Genre:

Action

Adventure

Business management

Children’s books

Audience :

General readers

Children

Teen / young adult

Adult

Tone:

Formal

Informal

Conversational

Humorous

Serious

Emotional

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