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Shelia S

@shelia_success
4.7(31)

Level 2

Beta reading, Book editing, Book formatting, Book layout design

United States
French, Spanish, German, English
About me
Hello, I'm Shelia, a professional book editor offering expert editing, formatting, layout design, and beta reading services. I help authors polish their manuscripts for clarity, flow, and reader impact. Whether you're self-publishing or preparing for submission, I deliver clean formatting, professional layout, and honest, constructive feedback. From fiction to non-fiction, I’ll ensure your book is ready to impress. Contact me now!!!... Read more

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Beta Reading
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Work experience

Memoir Proofreader & Developmental Editor

Fiverr marketplace • Freelance

Nov 2025 - Dec 20251 mo

I worked with memoir and nonfiction authors through the Fiverr marketplace, providing professional proofreading and developmental editing services. Assisted clients in shaping compelling personal narratives while maintaining authentic voice and emotional clarity. Reviewed manuscripts for structure, coherence, grammar, tone consistency, and readability. Helped authors strengthen storytelling flow, refine chapter organization, and prepare manuscripts for self-publishing or submission. Delivered clear revision notes, tracked changes, and editorial summaries to guide authors through the revision process. Maintained professionalism, confidentiality, and high client satisfaction ratings.

Beta Reader & Developmental Editor (Romance & Fantasy)

Reedsy (Publishing Marketplace) • Freelance

Sep 2025 - Sep 20250 mos

I worked as an independent beta reader and developmental editor for authors publishing romance, fantasy, and romantasy novels through the Reedsy marketplace. Provided in-depth manuscript evaluations focusing on plot structure, pacing, world-building, character development, romantic tension, and emotional payoff. Delivered detailed reader reports highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and actionable revision suggestions tailored to genre expectations. Assisted authors in improving narrative flow, strengthening character arcs, refining dialogue, and ensuring consistency across multi-chapter works. Supported both traditionally aspiring and self-publishing authors preparing manuscripts for Amazon KDP and other platforms. Maintained confidentiality, met tight deadlines, and communicated clearly to ensure a smooth editorial process.

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.8
  • Quality of delivery
    4.7
  • Value of delivery
    4.7
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    thomastea

    US

    United States

    5

    Really appreciate the level of detail that went into this. Shelia found several things that could be changed, and a few things that really needed to be changed. She looked at continuity, character development, any inconsistencies that may have crept in, etc. Pleasure to work with and well done, highly...

    $50-$100

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    6 days

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    isalinedupiejos

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4.7

    Shelia has done incredible work for me. She understands her craft and is very knowledgeable. Her insights and suggestions are on the money. She gets 5 out of 5 in my book. This is the second project she has done for, and I will continue using her services in the future.

    $50-$100

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    7 days

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    evacamdenauthor

    NZ

    New Zealand

    5

    Shelia was a joy to work with and reading her beta notes to my partial manuscript was not only fun and frankly a bit emotional (powerful to get the reader reaction to the characters I’ve developed!), but highly insightful and useful as I move into Act3. Thank you Shelia :)

    Up to $50

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    4 days

    Duration

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    Beta Reading

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    guyberlin

    Repeat Client

    BE

    Belgium

    5

    Shelia did an outstanding job editing our manuscript. Her work was professional, detailed, thoughtful, and delivered incredibly fast without sacrificing quality. She clearly understood the atmosphere and preserved the emotional tone of the story while improving the overall readability and flow. What...

    $100-$200

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    13 days

    Duration

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    guyberlin

    Repeat Client

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    Belgium

    5

    Absolutely outstanding experience from beginning to end. The manuscript came back dramatically stronger, smoother, and far more immersive while completely preserving the original atmosphere and voice of the story. What impressed us most was the editor’s instinct for readability, pacing, scene flow, and...

    $100-$200

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    8 days

    Duration

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    Book Layout Design & Typesetting

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