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I will proofread and edit your book
Gig Summary
Experienced editor, proofreader, and transcriptionist
Hi, I'm Madeleine! I'm a native English speaker from the Midwestern U.S., specializing in proofreading, editing, and audio transcription. Previously an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teacher, I'm...
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johnshermer
United States
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely outstanding work. We had already proofread this document at least ten times with a fine-tooth comb and still missed well over 100 errors. I...
suttonm19
United States
Im a new aspiring author and I’m new to Fiverr. Madeliene made my experience less scary. She was so polite, responsive, great communication and she paid great...
kirsybenny95
Switzerland
Madeleine did an excellent job editing my manuscript. She was careful, professional, and attentive to the details, and she helped make the English version much...
johnshermer
United States
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great experience working with Madeleine! She did a fantastic job reviewing our quarterly publication and brought a careful, thoughtful eye to...
About this Gig
*Zero AI, 100% human editing* If you're looking for a meticulous book editor who loves stories, the English language, and a well-crafted sentence, you're in the right place.
I'm a native U.S. English speaker with over a decade of editing experience. I specialize in book editing, but I've worked on everything from website content and blog posts to short stories, children's books, eBooks, and novels. And no, I don't use any form of AI in my editing process.
Which package should I choose?
- Basic Proofreading: You're confident in your writing but are concerned about grammar mistakes, typos, or inconsistencies.
- Content Editing: You think your writing needs an extra boost in style, structure, word choice, flow, or organization. (My most popular service)
- Developmental Editing: Best suited for first drafts or if you'd like lots of feedback (on plot, characters, style, theme, POV, etc.). After my initial edit, you can make revisions and we'll work together to polish the manuscript.
Please contact me with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
For large projects (20,000+ words), please get in touch first. Thanks!
Language:
English
Content type:
Book
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Other
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 use AI in your editing?
Nope! I feel very strongly about the need for human editing. AI makes a lot of mistakes and isn't able to give your writing that uniquely human touch.
What is the average delivery time?
Anywhere from 4-14 days depending on the length of the text and the number of orders in my queue. Larger projects often require more time (e.g. 4-6 weeks for a 100k-word novel). I also have a 24-hr rush delivery option (but please contact me first if your content is 10,000+ words!).
Do you rewrite AI-generated content to humanize it?
While I can work with content that's been written using AI, I don't accept projects where the goal is to make something seem like it wasn't written by AI or to lower the AI content percentage on detector sites like GPTZero (these scores tend to be highly inaccurate anyway).
Can you edit my academic paper?
If your content will be submitted to an academic institution for grading or to an academic journal, I can only offer the basic proofreading package. I cannot provide content editing / rewriting for academic papers.
What does each package include?
Basic: Correction of grammar, spelling, formatting, inconsistencies Standard: Basic package + improving structure, word choice, clarity, and flow (+ one revision) Premium: Heavy content editing + two revisions to further strengthen the writing (plot, characters, theme, POV, setting, etc.)
Do you offer writing services?
No, I'm currently not offering writing services within the scope of this gig.
Reviews
1,773 reviews for this Gig
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livewell100
United States
Madeline did an excellent job proofreading my manuscript. She was thorough, professional, and very careful not to change my voice or the meaning of my story. Her corrections improved the grammar, clarity, punctuation, and flow while keeping the writing authentic. She also went above and beyond by reviewing...
$100-$200
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?J 
johnshermer
United States
Ongoing collaboration⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely outstanding work. We had already proofread this document at least ten times with a fine-tooth comb and still missed well over 100 errors. I honestly couldn't believe how much Madeleine found. As a writer, I could tell immediately that this wasn't just a routine spell check. Her proofreading...
$50-$100
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?S suttonm19
United States
Im a new aspiring author and I’m new to Fiverr. Madeliene made my experience less scary. She was so polite, responsive, great communication and she paid great attention to details. She’s knowledgeable and so helpful. My delivery time was very quick and still of great quality. I enjoyed working with...
$50
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?K kirsybenny95
Switzerland
Madeleine did an excellent job editing my manuscript. She was careful, professional, and attentive to the details, and she helped make the English version much clearer and more polished. I truly appreciate her work, her communication, and the care she put into the project. I am very grateful and would happily recommend her.
$1,000-$2,500
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?J johnshermer
United States
Ongoing collaboration⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great experience working with Madeleine! She did a fantastic job reviewing our quarterly publication and brought a careful, thoughtful eye to every page. We really appreciate her attention to detail and look forward to working with her again!
$100-$200
Price
3 days
Duration
Helpful?
Reviews
1,773 reviews for this Gig
| (1,745) | ||
| (23) | ||
| (2) | ||
| (2) | ||
| (1) |
Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
Most relevant
L livewell100
United States
Madeline did an excellent job proofreading my manuscript. She was thorough, professional, and very careful not to change my voice or the meaning of my story. Her corrections improved the grammar, clarity, punctuation, and flow while keeping the writing authentic. She also went above and beyond by reviewing...
$100-$200
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?J johnshermer
United States
Ongoing collaboration⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely outstanding work. We had already proofread this document at least ten times with a fine-tooth comb and still missed well over 100 errors. I honestly couldn't believe how much Madeleine found. As a writer, I could tell immediately that this wasn't just a routine spell check. Her proofreading...
$50-$100
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?S suttonm19
United States
Im a new aspiring author and I’m new to Fiverr. Madeliene made my experience less scary. She was so polite, responsive, great communication and she paid great attention to details. She’s knowledgeable and so helpful. My delivery time was very quick and still of great quality. I enjoyed working with...
$50
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?K kirsybenny95
Switzerland
Madeleine did an excellent job editing my manuscript. She was careful, professional, and attentive to the details, and she helped make the English version much clearer and more polished. I truly appreciate her work, her communication, and the care she put into the project. I am very grateful and would happily recommend her.
$1,000-$2,500
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?J johnshermer
United States
Ongoing collaboration⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great experience working with Madeleine! She did a fantastic job reviewing our quarterly publication and brought a careful, thoughtful eye to every page. We really appreciate her attention to detail and look forward to working with her again!
$100-$200
Price
3 days
Duration
Helpful?
