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Contact Name: Ted Hardy
Coaching, Developmental Editing Job Title: Developmental Editor, Story Coach, Beta Reader Email: [email protected] Phone: 503-332-8572 Website: www.manuscript.media Company Description: Early drafts are a lot like romances. They can have awkward moments, misaligned expectations, unexpected behaviors, and rough edges. I specialize in finding unintentional story gaps and friction points and helping romance writers resolve them with clear, actionable feedback delivered with kindness. Whether you’re looking for high-level direction, a detailed manuscript evaluation, a fresh perspective, or you’re not quite sure what kind of editing support you need, I’d love a chance to talk with you about how I can help you shape your story to meet reader expectations and support your publishing goals.
Copyediting, Developmental Editing All That Editing Phone: (425) 890 8139
Website: https://allthatediting.com/ Company Description: I will never tell you that your baby is ugly. I may, however, suggest a different outfit. While writing can be a solitary pursuit, editing is a collaboration, a partnership between the author and the editor. First-time authors are often reluctant to let me look at their work, afraid that it’s not good enough. Which is really what my job is, helping an author make their writing better. Regardless of the level of edit, I will read your story more than once. I read from start to finish while sitting on my hands. Then I go back, read it again, this time with an eye to improvement. Sometimes it’s a matter of incorrect spelling and punctuation, which means a quick turnaround and only two readings. Sometimes it’s a matter of shifting scenes around, sharpening dialogue, and throwing more conflict at the main character. If that’s the case, and a revision is needed, I will read the story a minimum of three times. Proofreading Word4Word Proofreading Phone: (973) 610-5574
Website: word4wordproofreading.com Company Description: The Ultimate Reading Experience: Where Author Intent Meets Reader ImmersionAt Word4Word Proofreading, we operate on a core philosophy: "Authors cannot write without readers. It’s precisely like a kiss—you can't do it alone." This insight serves as our guiding principle because it perfectly illustrates the beautiful, necessary collaboration between the creator and the consumer. While your passion is creating exciting, entertaining stories, our mission is to ensure the bridge between your imagination and the reader's mind remains intact.As a dedicated two-person partnership with years of experience, we bring a meticulous, professional eye to every manuscript. Word4Word Proofreading offers two distinct services designed to support your journey:●Beta Reading Service: We provide a detailed analysis of your manuscript, offering suggestions for important edits to improve various aspects of the story through the eyes of a reader.●Proofreading Service: As the "last call" before your manuscript becomes a printed or electronic book, we identify and suggest spelling, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary, and formatting corrections. We provide that final coat of polish, making your work ready to roll off the presses.We serve the author by standing firmly in the shoes of the reader. By focusing on readability, we transform good manuscripts into awesome, highly readable books that capture readers and turn them into lifelong followers. Copyediting, Developmental Editing, Proofreading Persnickety Editorial Phone: (727) 457-9275
Website: persnicketyeditorial.com Company Description: Persnickety Editorial is a freelance editing and editorial consulting service offering thoughtful, detail-oriented support for authors and publishers. Founded by Paul Flagg, a freelance editor and writing consultant with experience editing 30+ books and academic articles, Persnickety Editorial provides proofreading, copy editing, line editing, manuscript evaluation, and editorial consulting across a range of genres, including romance, fantasy, memoir, nonfiction, and works on witchcraft and esoteric topics. Paul brings a careful, author-centered approach to every project, with an emphasis on clarity, consistency, and preserving each writer’s unique voice. His romance editing experience includes historical romance, contemporary romance, and romantic fiction with speculative or fantasy elements. Whether polishing a manuscript before publication or offering broader feedback on structure, character, pacing, and style, Persnickety Editorial helps writers refine their work while staying true to their creative vision. Developmental Editing, Formatting, Proofreading Contact Name: Tracie Ashman |