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I will provide a developmental and copy edit for your book
Gig Summary
Editing books that impact readers beyond the final page
Hello! My name is Leilani, and I've been editing books for six+ years to help bring the stories that need telling out into the world. I'm a writer myself who graduated from UCSD with a B.A. in Literat...
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azunec
United States
Leilani did an excellent job reviewing the first five chapters of my manuscript. Her feedback was thoughtful, specific, and genuinely useful. She identified...
cate_rayne
United States
Leilani has been exceptional to work with! Her insight and thoughtfulness has made my story so much better. I am a new writer, and her expertise is incredibly...
krisgoldberg
United States
Leilani did a wonderful job of catching any grammatical errors and smoothing over any rough prose. She also made thoughtful suggestions for both the content...
cristina_baron
Romania
Working with Leilani has been an absolute pleasure. She was professional, thoughtful, and incredibly attentive to every detail of my manuscript. Her edits improved...
vava_an
United States
Working with Leilani was an incredibly valuable experience. I was genuinely impressed by her perspective, attention to detail, and the thoughtful way she explained...
About this Gig
As a writer myself, I know firsthand how nerve-racking it can be to place your book in someone else's hands. I hope that my experience can be a comfort to you, and that my services meet the needs of your story. If you would like to receive a first chapter edit for $30, please message me as this can be a great way to see if my editing style matches what you're looking for.
This gig includes:
- Developmental edits: I will look at the actual content of your manuscript and provide in-line comments along with an edit letter after reading the work. This includes characterization, world-building, plot/structure, and dialogue/voice. Note: I do not write new content into the manuscript. These are given as suggestions.
- Copy edits: I will also provide a standard copy edit that checks for grammar, punctuation, spelling and general sentence readability. This will be done in-text via Track Changes on Microsoft Word (or Google Docs if more suitable). Pricing for this is subject to change if more line edits are needed.
Developmental and copy edits are also available individually. All genres are welcome. I offer custom pricing for any word count!
*** Please message me for availability. ***
Language:
English
Audience :
General readers
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Teen / young adult
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Adult
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.
Other Book Editing Services I Offer
FAQ
What genres are you able to edit?
I accept any genre! I have tons of experience editing both fiction and non-fiction and always welcome new projects as I'm constantly aiming to keep learning and growing as both an individual and editor.
What file formats do you accept?
I will accept a Word document or Google Document so I can track all changes and leave comments. If these don't work for you, please feel free to let me know in a message so I can make accommodations as needed.
Do you provide custom orders?
Yes! Please feel free to message me if your word count is not listed, or you have further questions. I try to answer all messages ASAP!
Are you able to read and edit any potentially triggering topics?
While it's always kind if you provide me with this information in your introductory message, I do accept any sensitive topics and will handle the edits with extra care and detail. I will also let you know if you should have a trigger warning at the start of your novel.
Will you write new content for my book or ghostwrite?
Unfortunately, I am not a ghostwriter and don't write new content into your manuscript. However, I do provide detailed edits that will help you add in missing aspects of your story, and I also provide detailed copy edits that help strengthen the writing.
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azunec
United States
Leilani did an excellent job reviewing the first five chapters of my manuscript. Her feedback was thoughtful, specific, and genuinely useful. She identified issues with pacing, character development, and structure while also explaining what was already working well. I especially appreciated that her...
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?C cate_rayne
United States
Ongoing collaborationLeilani has been exceptional to work with! Her insight and thoughtfulness has made my story so much better. I am a new writer, and her expertise is incredibly helpful in the development my skills. Her guidance made my story sharper, the writing crisper, and the impact more meaningful. I would definitely recommend her!
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?K krisgoldberg
United States
Leilani did a wonderful job of catching any grammatical errors and smoothing over any rough prose. She also made thoughtful suggestions for both the content and the flow of the chapters. Leilani delivered her editing early and was communicative throughout the process. I would highly recommend her services.
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?C 
cristina_baron
Romania
Ongoing collaborationWorking with Leilani has been an absolute pleasure. She was professional, thoughtful, and incredibly attentive to every detail of my manuscript. Her edits improved the clarity, flow, and consistency of the story while always respecting my voice as an author. Communication was excellent throughout the...
6 weeks
Duration
Helpful?V 
vava_an
United States
Working with Leilani was an incredibly valuable experience. I was genuinely impressed by her perspective, attention to detail, and the thoughtful way she explained not only what could be improved, but why. Her feedback helped me see my manuscript with fresh eyes while still respecting my voice and the...
5 weeks
Duration
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413 reviews for this Gig
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A azunec
United States
Leilani did an excellent job reviewing the first five chapters of my manuscript. Her feedback was thoughtful, specific, and genuinely useful. She identified issues with pacing, character development, and structure while also explaining what was already working well. I especially appreciated that her...
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?C cate_rayne
United States
Ongoing collaborationLeilani has been exceptional to work with! Her insight and thoughtfulness has made my story so much better. I am a new writer, and her expertise is incredibly helpful in the development my skills. Her guidance made my story sharper, the writing crisper, and the impact more meaningful. I would definitely recommend her!
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?K krisgoldberg
United States
Leilani did a wonderful job of catching any grammatical errors and smoothing over any rough prose. She also made thoughtful suggestions for both the content and the flow of the chapters. Leilani delivered her editing early and was communicative throughout the process. I would highly recommend her services.
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?C cristina_baron
Romania
Ongoing collaborationWorking with Leilani has been an absolute pleasure. She was professional, thoughtful, and incredibly attentive to every detail of my manuscript. Her edits improved the clarity, flow, and consistency of the story while always respecting my voice as an author. Communication was excellent throughout the...
6 weeks
Duration
Helpful?V vava_an
United States
Working with Leilani was an incredibly valuable experience. I was genuinely impressed by her perspective, attention to detail, and the thoughtful way she explained not only what could be improved, but why. Her feedback helped me see my manuscript with fresh eyes while still respecting my voice and the...
5 weeks
Duration
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