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I will do developmental structural line copy formatting editing proofreading manuscript
About this Gig
I'm Lucas Leo, a U.S. based editorial professional with 6+ years of freelance experience, 2.5 years as a developmental editor at an award winning publisher, and a background as a traditionally published author.
I also worked at an award winning children's publisher for 2.5 years as a Junior Editor then Developmental Editor, where I became a published author.
My editng services include:
- Developmental (structure, plot, pacing, character development)
- Structural (organization, flow, coherence)
- Line (style, tone, clarity)
- Copy (grammar, syntax, consistency)
- Formatting (layout and readability)
- Proofreading (final polish before publication)
Why choose me:
- 6 years freelance editorial experience
- 2.5 years experience as a developmental editor at an award-winning publisher
- BA in English Literature and Creative Writing from London Metropolitan University.
- Editor-in-chief of a literary magazine called Toil & Trouble.
- Experience as a traditionally published author.
- Focus on keeping your authorial voice
- Flexible pricing.
- Fast delivery
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Language:
English
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French
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German
Content type:
Book
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Manuscript
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.
My Portfolio
FAQ
What types of manuscripts do you edit?
I work across a wide range of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and academic writing
What level of editing do I need?
It depends on your manuscript’s stage. I can assess your work and recommend whether you need developmental, structural, line, copy editing, or proofreading.
How do you deliver edits?
Edits are typically provided using track changes in Microsoft Word, along with detailed comments and suggestions.
How long will my project take?
Turnaround time depends on the manuscript length and level of editing required. Timelines will be discussed before starting
Will my voice be changed?
No. I preserve your unique voice while enhancing clarity, flow, and overall quality.
Is my work confidential?
Absolutely. Your manuscript is treated with complete confidentiality and professionalism.

