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Maddy D.

@maddy216
4.9(1.6k)

Level 1

Beta Reading and Editing

United States
English
About me
A huge note: I do not use AI for any part of my process. Hi, I'm Maddy! I've been an avid bookworm for over 27 years, and have been professionally editing since 2016. I've worked on flash fiction, edited website content, picture books to novels, novellas, self-help, cookbooks, scientific journals, and even a few comic books and screenplays. You name it, I've worked on it! Whether you need someone to help iron out your first draft or find that last missing period before publication, I'm here to help! ... Read more

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maddy216
Maddy D.
$38/hour
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Average response time: 3 hours

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Beta Reading
I will beta read your manuscript
4.9(1k+)
Copy Editing
I will give the finishing touch to your manuscript
4.9(244)

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Work experience

Freelance Editor

My company • Self-employed

Oct 2018 - Present7 yrs 9 mos

I've worked with many different small presses and over 2000+ books in my career. I dev edit, copyedit, galley proof, write up working blurbs, and beta read many different types of books.

Dreaming Big Publications

8 yrs

Intern Manager

Jun 2018 - Jun 20213 yrs

Managed interns, helping them stay on task, complete deadlines, and smoothed any issues between authors and editors.

Copyediting Intern

Mar 2016 - Mar 20215 yrs

Worked for a small publishing company. Marketed books, kept to tight deadlines and juggled multiple projects.

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    smontgo

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This is my second time working with Maddy and I was just as impressed as the first time. She truly takes her time on your manuscript, and I didn't feel she rushed anything or cut any corners. She also gave a thoughtful analysis of the add-on I ordered. Thank you, Maddy!

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    2 weeks

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    ellenolanauthor

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This is my second time working with Maddy! My first was for my debut novel, and she went above and beyond in her critique. Here, I had her help me with my sequel. I had a good number of questions and things I wanted to work on, and she was great at providing in-depth feedback and answering all my questions....

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    4 weeks

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    Beta Reading

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    hpaynes

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Such amazing work- this manuscript was... in need of some love (i try really hard, grammar is just not my forte). And she put so much work into making it amazing. This is my second time with this seller and I'm so glad I found her.

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    gig

    Proofreading

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    nancy_richter

    Repeat Client

    DE

    Germany

    5

    Maddy has once again done an excellent job editing my English translation. She works reliably and professionally. I can see the high quality of her work reflected in the positive reactions from my English-speaking readers. I am happy to recommend Maddy and look forward to working with her again. Many thanks.

    Up to $50

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    11 days

    Duration

    gig

    Copy Editing

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    luketuff

    Repeat Client

    AU

    Australia

    5

    It's easy to tell that Maddy really cares about making my story the best that it can be. She gave thoughtful suggestions on improving plot and character that I was just too close to the work to see. I know my next draft will only be stronger because of her!

    Up to $50

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    2 weeks

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

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