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Mindy Nicole
@mindy_nicole
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United States
English
About me
I am a developmental editor located in the United States. I am a published author with Penguin Random House, hold a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing from Boise State University, and a Specialization in Developmental Editing from the University of Washington which I earned in Spring 2024. With a decade of hands-on experience in the book world, I've actively participated in editing for dozens of fiction writers and authors. I have a passion for storytelling, character development, and finding the heart of a story. Let's work together on your manuscript!
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Mindy Nicole
$20/hour
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Average response time: 4 hours
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Beta Reading
I will beta read and critique your novel
Developmental Editing
I will provide big picture editorial feedback for your manuscript
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hourWork experience
Freelance Developmental Editor and Beta Reader
Mindy Thompson Editing and Development • Self-employed
Aug 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 9 mos
I have worked with over 250 manuscripts in the time I've been working as a Developmental Editor and Beta Reader. My goal is to bring out the best in my clients work, to see them for who they are, and to help teach what I can about the writing process.
Agented Writer
Sterling Lord • Self-employed
Feb 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 3 mos
I am currently an agented author, and have been since 2019
Author
Viking Books For Young Readers • Self-employed
May 2019 - Dec 2022 • 3 yrs 7 mos
I published a novel with Viking Books for Young Readers at Penguin Random House. In the process I worked with several developmental editors, line editors and proofreaders. I learned the ins and the outs of working on a manuscript.
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dean56871
Repeat Client
United States
This is my second time using Mindy's beta services, and she continues to impress. She provides everything a serious author needs: inline comments, a detailed report, and a thorough questionnaire. I thought I had already identified everything that needed fixing, yet she caught things no one else had....
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alishaachavez
United States
As a brand new author who just needed some feedback to know if what I was trying to write was even worth continuing, I got all of that and so much more. I actually cried happy tears reading her feedback because I was struggling so hard with imposter syndrome. Thank you so much, and I look forward to using her again after edits are made.
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mhhggg
Repeat Client
United States
Mindy was an exceptional beta reader, and I truly valued her perspective throughout the entire process. Her feedback was thoughtful, detailed, and emotionally perceptive in a way that went far beyond surface-level critique. She didn’t just read the manuscript—she engaged with it, challenged it, and helped...
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melkaven
United States
Mindy was a fast reader, absolutely no use of AI, extremely helpful and she noticed a few things that were edits waiting to happen. She gave some helpful advice and wisdom in how to fix a prominent problem with the plot and completed my questionnaire of 15 questions after she was finished. Mindy is...
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wendy_krauss1
United States
Mindy Nicole provided excellent comments within my manuscript. They were very helpful in my revision process. She had a good handle on the characters, the setting, the dialogue and the overall structure and concept of my book. She made great overall suggestions about things in the book that she felt...
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