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I will provide a developmental and copy edit for your book
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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haleyclark891
United States
I hired Leilani to do a developmental edit of my full manuscript. The manuscript had some complexities, including a longer-than-average word count, and she...
rebecca_meghan
United States
My co-writer and I are deeply grateful to Leilani for the time she dedicated to our fantasy book. After a year of working on multiple drafts, we knew we needed...
jeremyhoman
United States
I had the pleasure of working with Leilani for the second time, and once again, she exceeded my expectations. She initially completed a developmental edit for...
odunarowolo
United States
Working with Leilani was an exceptional experience from start to finish. She was professional, thorough, and delivered everything on time. What stood out most...
missyterrell
United States
Leilani was fast, professional and showed great attention to details. I am using her again to edit the entire manuscript and highly recommend her. She showed...
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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H haleyclark891
Repeat Client
United States
I hired Leilani to do a developmental edit of my full manuscript. The manuscript had some complexities, including a longer-than-average word count, and she was able to deliver the final project quickly and with high-quality, professional feedback. She communicated via updates throughout the project and...
$1,000-$1,500
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?R rebecca_meghan
United States
My co-writer and I are deeply grateful to Leilani for the time she dedicated to our fantasy book. After a year of working on multiple drafts, we knew we needed an objective pair of eyes on our plot development. Leilani was able to provide us detailed suggestions on improving our pacing for traditional...
$600-$800
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?J jeremyhoman
Repeat Client
United States
I had the pleasure of working with Leilani for the second time, and once again, she exceeded my expectations. She initially completed a developmental edit for my manuscript, offering thoughtful, insightful feedback that truly strengthened the overall structure and clarity of my work. After implementing...
$600-$800
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?O odunarowolo
Repeat Client
United States
Working with Leilani was an exceptional experience from start to finish. She was professional, thorough, and delivered everything on time. What stood out most was her collaborative approach — she didn't just edit my manuscript, she worked through every single chapter with me, making sure my voice and...
$200-$400
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?M missyterrell
United States
Leilani was fast, professional and showed great attention to details. I am using her again to edit the entire manuscript and highly recommend her. She showed a great understanding of my project, with great edit ideas, but also very encouraging.
Up to $50
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?
Reviews
393 reviews for this Gig
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| (15) | ||
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
Most relevant
H haleyclark891
Repeat Client
United States
I hired Leilani to do a developmental edit of my full manuscript. The manuscript had some complexities, including a longer-than-average word count, and she was able to deliver the final project quickly and with high-quality, professional feedback. She communicated via updates throughout the project and...
$1,000-$1,500
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?R rebecca_meghan
United States
My co-writer and I are deeply grateful to Leilani for the time she dedicated to our fantasy book. After a year of working on multiple drafts, we knew we needed an objective pair of eyes on our plot development. Leilani was able to provide us detailed suggestions on improving our pacing for traditional...
$600-$800
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?J jeremyhoman
Repeat Client
United States
I had the pleasure of working with Leilani for the second time, and once again, she exceeded my expectations. She initially completed a developmental edit for my manuscript, offering thoughtful, insightful feedback that truly strengthened the overall structure and clarity of my work. After implementing...
$600-$800
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?O odunarowolo
Repeat Client
United States
Working with Leilani was an exceptional experience from start to finish. She was professional, thorough, and delivered everything on time. What stood out most was her collaborative approach — she didn't just edit my manuscript, she worked through every single chapter with me, making sure my voice and...
$200-$400
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?M missyterrell
United States
Leilani was fast, professional and showed great attention to details. I am using her again to edit the entire manuscript and highly recommend her. She showed a great understanding of my project, with great edit ideas, but also very encouraging.
Up to $50
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?
