Professional authors use proofreaders before their fiction goes to print.
I’m pleased to offer my fiction proofreading skills at a low price so that all fiction writers can afford this essential last step. As a full member of ACES (American Copy Editors Society) and a graduate of the College of Media and Publishing, I bring quality experience and precision to each project I proofread.
What I do:
I proofread for all typos and errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, consistency, subject-verb agreement, and word usage. I also keep an eye out for overused phrases and words, as well as formatting issues.
What I don’t do:
I do not change “big-picture” elements. I do not content edit or rewrite. I don’t change plot, characters, or your voice. These all remain uniquely yours. If you suspect you need more editing assistance than proofreading, you should seek an editor prior to hiring a proofreader. Proofreading is the final step before publishing or submitting to a publisher.
I accept many fiction genres:
- Action
- Adventure
- Chick Lit
- Clean Romance
- Sweet Romance
- Contemporary
- Christian
- Catholic
- Dystopian
- Fantasy
- Historical
- Inspirational
- Mystery
- New Adult
- Suspense
- Thriller
- Women’s
- Children’s
- Middle-Grade
- Young Adult/Teen
Please note:
I choose to proofread relatively clean fiction only, meaning I choose not to proofread:
Steamy Romance, Erotica, LGBTQ+, Horror, Political, or morally questionable content such as graphic violence, sex, abuse, extreme bad language, etc. If in doubt, email me a sample and I’ll reply within a day or two. I reserve the right to decline any project.
How I work:
I accept electronically submitted files such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PDFs, and plain text. I track my changes clearly so you can see each and every one of them. I’ll then return the document file to you with these changes marked.
I keep all your fiction strictly confidential.
Additionally, at your request, I will sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) before proofreading.