I will proofread, format memoir life story book, fiction copy editing, legacy book
Gig Summary
I diagnose revise and restore your manuscript
Level 2
Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.
What people loved about this freelancer
paulahathaway

United States
I worked closely with Cayce on my debut novel and it has been refreshing (as I told her too) to find someone who has a complete understanding of my "Voice"...
paulahathaway

United States
even though we just got going on. this second round with Cayce, I am confident in her work now. she is excellent at her work. I'll know more at the end if this--July 14th
russellverhey

United States
Cayce went beyond my expectations in both quality and efficiency, finishing the copyediting of my 65K-word manuscript to help me meet my deadline. I look forward...
johnspender

Indonesia
Cayce provided a thoughtful and detail-oriented review of Jamie Q’s chapter, with clear attention to improving flow, structure, and overall readability. The...
toddshafer

United States
Working with Cayce has felt the the right choice over and over. She has a deep understand of her art and is very effective at communicating her suggest. I highly recommend.
About this Gig
You've finished your manuscript, but you're not sure it's ready for readers, agents, or publication.
I turn rough, inconsistent drafts into clear, engaging, publish-ready books that hold readers' attention and feel professional from page one.
I'm Manuscript Doctor, a professional book editor focused on making your book clear, compelling, and ready for publication.
What I Do For Your Book:
Editing & Proofreading: clarity, flow, and readability
Not basic spellcheck.
I go line-by-line to:
- Fix grammar and sentence structure
- Remove awkward phrasing
- Improve clarity and flow
- Strengthen pacing
- Comment on weak sections
Formatting & Publishing Support clean, professional layout
I'll prepare your book for real publishing standards:
- Kindle (KDP) formatting
- Paperback interior layout & formatting
- Clean, consistent spacing and typography
- Clickable table of contents
- Upload guidance & publishing support
What You Get:
- Edited manuscript & Clean, final version
- KDP-ready files (eBook + paperback)
- Clear feedback
- Publishing guidance
I'll make sure readers trust, understand, and finish your book. Send your manuscript. I'll review it and fix what's holding it back.
Cayce
Language:
English
Genre:
Education
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Memoir/ biography
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Self help/ wellness
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
How does your “doctor” editing process work?
I diagnose the manuscript to find clarity, structure, and readability issues, revise the text through copy and line editing, then recover it with final proofreading and formatting so it becomes clean and publish-ready.
Will you rewrite my book or change my voice?
No. I improve clarity, flow, grammar, and structure while preserving your tone and intent. You receive Track Changes so you can accept or reject every edit.
Can I publish directly after your work is done?
Yes. The final file is cleaned, proofread, and formatted to meet Amazon KDP requirements, so you can upload without additional corrections.
54 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
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russellverhey

United States
Ongoing collaborationCayce went beyond my expectations in both quality and efficiency, finishing the copyediting of my 65K-word manuscript to help me meet my deadline. I look forward to working with her on my next project. Well done! Cayce! Thank you!
$600-$800
Price
12 days
Duration
Helpful?A a_thousandwords

United States
Ongoing collaborationI was unhappy with the quality of the items delivered. The delivery was two weeks late. I asked for clarification and never got an adequate response. I ended up hiring a new freelancer to do the job right.
$600-$800
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?R r_moore26

United States
She went above and beyond for my manuscript. As a first time author, her experience was so helpful and she was encouraging through the whole process
$800-$1,000
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?M msdiva68

United States
Casey needed an extension to fully address the issues in this manuscript, and she took another 10 days to thoroughly put this together in a fashion that really exceeded my expectations. I am grateful to have stumbled upon her. I would choose her again for any editorial process in the future.
$400-$600
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?A a_thousandwords

United States
Ongoing collaborationCayce got the project done 2 days early, which was very much appreciated since I was on a tight time schedule. Great work. Fair price. I will be booking Cayce for a second project as well.
$600-$800
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
54 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
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russellverhey

United States
Ongoing collaborationCayce went beyond my expectations in both quality and efficiency, finishing the copyediting of my 65K-word manuscript to help me meet my deadline. I look forward to working with her on my next project. Well done! Cayce! Thank you!
$600-$800
Price
12 days
Duration
Helpful?A a_thousandwords

United States
Ongoing collaborationI was unhappy with the quality of the items delivered. The delivery was two weeks late. I asked for clarification and never got an adequate response. I ended up hiring a new freelancer to do the job right.
$600-$800
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?R r_moore26

United States
She went above and beyond for my manuscript. As a first time author, her experience was so helpful and she was encouraging through the whole process
$800-$1,000
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?M msdiva68

United States
Casey needed an extension to fully address the issues in this manuscript, and she took another 10 days to thoroughly put this together in a fashion that really exceeded my expectations. I am grateful to have stumbled upon her. I would choose her again for any editorial process in the future.
$400-$600
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?A a_thousandwords

United States
Ongoing collaborationCayce got the project done 2 days early, which was very much appreciated since I was on a tight time schedule. Great work. Fair price. I will be booking Cayce for a second project as well.
$600-$800
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?

