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Shaun

@shaunbaines
5.0(403)

Level 2

Taking your writing to the next level

United Kingdom
English
About me
I turned my lifelong passion for reading into a career as an editor and author. I have worked with many authors in the editing of their manuscripts whilst also publishing and self-publishing my own novels.... Read more

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Developmental Editing
I will be your developmental book editor and beta reader
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Copy Editing
I will provide line edits and rewrites of your text
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    knidhi1

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4.7

    Shaun did the development edit of my fiction manuscript. His inline comments and suggestions were very helpful in improving the quality of the manuscript.

    $200-$400

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

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    impressionse

    US

    United States

    5

    Shaun is a wonderful developmental editor. He helped me see things in my manuscript I hadn’t seen myself, providing actionable feedback that I know will make the next version of my draft even better. I would definitely work with him again in the future!

    $200-$400

    Price

    6 weeks

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

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    emglenn

    US

    United States

    5

    I ordered to get a sample draft to get an idea of how we'd work together. I appreciate the level of detail, reminders not to head hope in the POV, explaining what might work better, and what does work. This allowed me to see if I want to go all in for the developmental edit. I do, fantastic job!

    Up to $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

    Helpful?
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    nicolakhyser

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    "The Bondswoman: A Life" is my first novel, and Shaun is my first editor. If possible, I don’t want to work with anyone else. He’s not only been an excellent professional in his field, he’s also been a valuable teacher. I respect him, his opinions and his skills. Additionally, he’s personable and has...

    Up to $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

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    knidhi1

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Shaun development-edited the first chapter of a novel. His work was very professional, and his suggestions greatly improved the manuscript.

    Up to $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No