#proofreading services

I have put up commissions for proofreading, developmental editing, and writing! Especially anyone writing or wanting a fic about family Vees and/or Staticmoth!

I'll also proofread Chaggi, Chaggidoll, Radiodust, Huskerdust, Radiohuskerdust, Cherrisnake or any platonic relationships. Ratings from G to Explicit are all okay with me. Further explanation on my kofi!

I run a beta reading service dedicated to helping authors refine and improve their manuscripts before publication.

I provide detailed feedback on both fiction and non-fiction works, focusing on clarity, structure, and reader experience.

Services include:

Plot and structure analysis (fiction)

Argument clarity and flow (non-fiction)

Character and content development

Pacing and readability

General reader feedback and suggestions for improvement

I work with manuscripts at various stages, from early drafts to near-final versions. Feedback is clear, honest, and aimed at helping strengthen your work while preserving your voice.

Hi dear friends,

I've given my carrd a much needed update! You can now find all my commission info on there, as well as my editing/proofreading/sensitivity work.

I'm a new-to-the-industry proofreader looking for samples to add to a portfolio for prospective clients. For this reason, I'm inviting work from writers who would benefit from free proofreading, with the following guidelines:

No smut - it's okay if there's a little spicy bit here and there, because I can edit it out to make it work for a professional context, but if the work is just straight up erotica, I can't use it. Not kinkshaming, it just isn't suitable for my purpose right now. This may change in the future because proofreading/editing for steamy romance is absolutely a thing, it's just not what I'm aiming for at this moment.

Intended for (or already) public publishing - I would like to be able to reference back to, for instance, the piece published on AO3 or someone's blog or in print. Sample pieces have more impact if they are demonstrably from a real writer and not just something I cooked up with chatgpt to make myself look good.

I may wish to "sanitize" overt fandom content - this is something I might do for a fandom that (sigh) doesn't strike people as professional (like some kind of extremely horny anime). This would be a step I would take only for my version of the document, and I would only do this with the permission of the writer. I know it doesn't feel good to have your work scrubbed of its context, but this would only be for the version shown in my portfolio. You will receive my proofreading services (a tracked edit or annotated document, your choice, with fandom content intact) just like everyone else, it's just for the version displayed in my portfolio I might (with your permission!) like to change character and place names to make it generic.

At least 1000 words - I am happy to do longer pieces up to 10k, though I would be choosing specific pages or excerpts for my portfolio. I'm flexible on this, honestly. I could go through a website to catch spelling and grammar problems on, for instance, a series of blog posts. I'd just like a given project to be worth the effort and yield something for my portfolio.

In English - I can wholeheartedly offer my services in US English! I can do my best with UK/AUS/NZ etc English, but I'm hesitant due to, y'know, wanting to make myself look good in my own portfolio. I'm not good enough in any other language to offer proofreading. Sorry!

Willing to be identified by at least your pen name - again, what makes these samples helpful for me is that I can demonstrate that they were real things published by real authors, even if just a username or pseudonym. All works must attributed to someone.

My upwork profile, which is where my portfolio will be housed, is here: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0110e1c5d1d446b2c8

This is a free service. You don't need to pay me or hire me on my Upwork profile, I'm just linking it for transparency about where your work will be displayed. If you'd like to tip, I can provide payment details when we talk.

I'm offering copyedit commissions for any writers who want them. My rate is $.01 USD/word. I’m also available for proofreading.

I will do a free 1,000 word sample so you can get a feel for my editing style and so I can get a feel for your manuscript. This way we can see if we’re a good fit.

I work according to the Chicago Manual of Style guidelines, and I use the track changes or suggestions feature of Microsoft Word or Google Docs, depending on which one you send me. I also work with one author at a time so I can ensure your book receives the attention it deserves and so I can do my best work. If I don't have an opening when you message me, I'll get you in as soon as I can, and I'll provide an estimated time of when that will be. I will also touch base periodically so you know where I'm at on your manuscript. I average about 33,000 words in nine business days.

If you hire me, I will correct typos, punctuation, and grammatical errors, ensure syntax is used, remove unneeded words, and rework clunky sentences for easier readability all while maintaining author voice and consistency throughout the manuscript.

Proofreading means I will do typos, punctuation, grammatical errors, and ensure proper syntax.

Once you have received the edited copy, you will be sent a PayPal invoice due within two business days.

I'd love to work on YA, NA, queer, romance, fantasy/sci-fi, horror, or humorous books. I won't work on erotica or books dealing with eating disorders. I also don't do theses.