Give your fiction a final professional polish.
Congratulations! You’re the author of a piece of fiction—a goal many people only dream of achieving. Now it’s time to ensure your manuscript is ready for publication with thorough, professional proofreading.
No one is better positioned to catch errors and refine your work than a skilled proofreader. Writers are naturally too close to their own manuscripts to spot every issue, which is why fresh, objective eyes are so valuable—trained to catch the details that are often missed.
High Quality
Fiction writing and proofreading have been my passion for over twenty years. As a full member of ACES (American Copy Editors Society) and a graduate of the College of Media and Publishing, I know how to blend the nuances of fiction with the requirements of proofreading, while preserving your unique voice and story. Allow me to use my experience to perfect your fiction today.
I’m skilled at identifying and correcting mistakes in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, subject-verb agreement, and more. I also make use of industry-standard references, including The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary.
Rest assured, I will proofread your fiction to a publishable state that you can be proud of.
Affordable
I keep prices low by charging only $.012 per word for first-time clients, ensuring a fair and affordable rate for all authors.
Timely
With my flexible freelance schedule, I’m happy to put in extra hours proofreading as needed. While my turnaround time varies according to the length of your fiction, I work steadily to complete proofreading in a reasonable time frame. For more details, view my time estimate.
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Meet Tess Marie
Ever since I could read and write, I’ve been immersing myself in fictional worlds and loving it! I’ve taken to heart the saying “Choose a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” I’m delighted and privileged to receive proofreading opportunities through this and my other sites, NovelProofreader.com and ChristianProofreaders.com.
In addition to my professional experience, my education includes a level-4 proofreading and editing diploma from the College of Media and Publishing as well as fiction-focused training from The Publishing Training Centre. I enjoy upgrading my skills, as you can see from the list below:
My Qualifications
College of Media and Publishing
• Proofreading and Editing course (level 4 diploma), with distinction
– CPD, EIDL, & IADL accredited
Edit Republic
• High-Level Proofreading and Copyediting Pro course
Editorial Freelancers Association
• Copyediting Fiction course
• Proofreading and Copyediting with The Chicago Manual of Style
The Publishing Training Centre
• Editing Fiction course
American Copy Editors Society
• Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing
• ACES Academy Webcast: Grammar Arcana
• ACES Academy Webcast: Small Changes, Big Difference
Proofreading Academy
• Becoming A Proofreader course, with distinction
Training courses by recognized editors
• Editing Fiction at Sentence Level – Louise Harnby
• The Keys to Effective Editing – Jacquelyn Landis
• Copyediting and Line Editing for Fiction – Jennifer Lawler
The PEN Institute
• Editing Romance Novels 201 Lesson Pack
• Copyediting Fiction 101 Lesson Pack
• Proofreading 101 Lesson Pack
University of Wisconsin-Waukesha
• AAS Degree, with focus on English and writing
– 4.0 GPA
– Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
– English department honor award
– Associate editor of the Windy Hill Review literary magazine
I do not use AI to proofread or edit manuscripts
Your words matter, and so does the way they’re handled. I believe human discernment, an understanding of nuance, and thoughtful editorial judgment are vital to preserving both the meaning and personality of your work.
Every editorial decision, correction, and recommendation is made by me personally, with careful attention to your voice and intent.