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“I bring common sense editing and years of experience.”

Lourdes Venard, Comma Sense Editing

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Lourdes Venard, Comma Sense Editing

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Fiction | New adult | Mystery

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: $4.00–$7.00/page


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Pronoun Says Lourdes has 30+ years of writing, editing, and journalism experience.
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copy editor

“My goal is to help the heart of your story shine through.”

Kelley Frodel

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Kelley Frodel

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Pricing

$

Best for

Young adult | Fantasy | Sci-fi

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Pricing

$

copy editing: ~$3.05/page


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copy editor

“With my expert guidance​, you’ll have a smooth editing experience.”

Arlene Prunkl, PenUltimate Editorial Services

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Arlene Prunkl, PenUltimate Editorial Services

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Pricing

$$

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all genres

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: ~$5.00/page
proofreading: ~$5.00/page


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copy editor

“My attention to detail is an asset to any author.”

Leigh Morgan

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Leigh Morgan

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Pricing

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Best for

Horror | Romance | Fiction

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: $3.75/page
proofreading: $0.50/page


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Pronoun Perk 15% off copy editing
10% off proofreading
Pronoun Says Leigh offers 48-hour turnaround for proofreading projects of up to 400 pages (depending on her workload).
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copy editor

“Specializing in speculative fiction and independent authors.”

Tammy Salyer, Inspired Ink Editing

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Tammy Salyer, Inspired Ink Editing

Portfolio | Website



Pricing

$

Best for

Action & adventure | Fantasy | Sci-fi

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Pricing

$

copy editing: $3.25/page
proofreading: $2.25/page


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Pronoun Perk Repeat authors get 10% off
Pronoun Says A speculative fiction writer herself, Tammy has been freelance editing a wide range of books for 15+ years.
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copy editor

“Don’t let your readers find any errors—let me find them instead.”

Karen Robinson

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Karen Robinson

Portfolio | Website



Pricing

$$$

Best for

Young adult | Fantasy | Sci-fi

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Pricing

$ $ $

copy editing: ~$2.50–$12.50/page
proofreading: $1.25/page


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copy editor

“Down to the last detail.”

Tricia Callahan

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Tricia Callahan

Portfolio | Website



Pricing

$$$

Best for

Fiction | New adult | Young adult

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Pricing

$ $ $

copy editing: $6.00–$8.00/page


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Pronoun Perk Discount available for Pronoun authors with multiple projects
Pronoun Says A published writer herself, Tricia works with independent authors as well as publishers like Penguin Random House and Hachette.
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copy editor

“Your imagination. Your vision. Your voice. Better.”

Free Range Editorial

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Free Range Editorial

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Pricing

$$

Best for

Thriller & suspense | Mystery | Fantasy

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: ~$4.25/page


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Pronoun Perk 10% off your first project
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copy editor

“There’s nothing to fear when your book is in the right hands.”

Jennifer Zaczek, Cypress Editing

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Jennifer Zaczek, Cypress Editing

Portfolio | Website



Pricing

$$

Best for

Fiction | Mystery | Thriller & suspense

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: ~$5.75/page
proofreading: ~$3.30/page


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Pronoun Perk 25% off
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copy editor

“Help your book shine with professional copyediting.”

Kira Rubenthaler

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Kira Rubenthaler

Portfolio | Website



Pricing

$$

Best for

All genres

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: $3.75/page
proofreading: $1.25/page


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Pronoun Says Kira is part of Bookfly Design, which offers Pronoun-recommended covers.
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copy editor

“Polishing your manuscript while retaining your unique voice.”

Michael Mandarano

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Michael Mandarano

Portfolio | Website



Pricing

$

Best for

Fiction | Mystery | Thriller & suspense

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Pricing

$

copy editing: ~$2.50/page
proofreading: ~$2.00/page


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copy editor

“Working with indie authors to make stories shimmer & shine.”

Faith Williams, The Atwater Group

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Faith Williams, The Atwater Group

Portfolio | Website



Pricing

$

Best for

Romance | Sci-Fi | Fiction

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Pricing

$

copy editing: $2.00/page
proofreading: $1.50/page


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Pronoun Says Faith specializes in proofreading.
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copy editor

“An experienced editor, I offer a new perspective on your manuscript.”

Mahak Jain

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Mahak Jain

Portfolio | Website



Pricing

$$$

Best for

Fiction | New adult | Young adult

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Pricing

$ $ $

copy editing: ~$6.67/page
proofreading: ~$3.75/page


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copy editor

“Helping you put your best book forward.”

Anne Victory, Victory Editing

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Anne Victory, Victory Editing

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Pricing

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Best for

Young Adult | Urban fantasy | Romance

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: $5.00/page
proofreading: $1.38/page


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Pronoun Perk 20% off proofreading when paired with a full-price line edit
25% on oops detection when paired with a full-price line edit
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copy editor

“I make your story the best it can possibly be.”

Melinda Fulton

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Melinda Fulton

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Pricing

$$$

Best for

Romance

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Pricing

$ $ $

copy editing: $10.00/page


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Pronoun Perk 50% off copy editing

Additional discount available for Pronoun authors who purchase multiple services.
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copy editor

“Editing is a craft that seeks to hone the writer’s art.”

Maya Packard

copy editor

Maya Packard

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Pricing

$$

Best for

Young adult | Middle grade | Fiction

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: $4.00/page
proofreading: $3.50/page


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copy editor

“I help you transform your ideas and manuscripts into riveting books.”

Ruth Strother

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Ruth Strother

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Pricing

$$

Best for

Biography | Middle grade | Science

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: ~$4.00–$7.00/page
proofreading: ~$3.50–$6.50/page


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copy editor

“I work hard to make your writing stand out.”

Margie Aston

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Margie Aston

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Pricing

$$

Best for

Romance | Women's fiction | Erotica

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: ~$5.50/page
proofreading: ~$5.00/page


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copy editor

“I help your writing reflect your true self.”

Steph VanderMeulen

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Steph VanderMeulen

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Pricing

$$$

Best for

Historical fiction | Women's fiction | Fiction

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Pricing

$ $ $

copy editing: ~$6.00-$8.00/page
proofreading: ~$4.50/page


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Pronoun Perk 10% off copy editing
10% off proofreading
Pronoun Says Steph has 10+ years of editing and writing coaching experience. She also runs the blog Bella's Bookshelves.
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copy editor

“Three decades of expert service to highly satisfied authors & clients.”

Rachel Hockett

copy editor

Rachel Hockett

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Pricing

$$

Best for

Fiction | Nonfiction | Memoir

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: ~$6.00/page


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copy editor

“Clear, candid feedback and assistance customized to your needs.”

Robin J. Samuels

copy editor

Robin J. Samuels

Portfolio | Website



Pricing

$$

Best for

Women's fiction | self-help | Young adult

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: $5.00/page
proofreading: $2.50/page


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copy editor

“Collaborative word-polishing. Your story, my shine. Let’s edit.”

Andrew Lowe Editorial

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Andrew Lowe Editorial

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Pricing

$$

Best for

Fiction | Mystery | Thriller & suspense

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: $3.50–$4.00/page


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copy editor

“Constructive support to bring your ideas and characters to life.”

Luann Reed-Siegel

copy editor

Luann Reed-Siegel

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Pricing

$$

Best for

Sci-fi | Mystery | Romance

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: $3.50–$5.00/page
proofreading: $3.50–$5.00/page


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Pronoun Perk 5% off for new customers
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copy editor

“You’re passionate about your work. I will be too.”

Starr Waddell

copy editor

Starr Waddell

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Pricing

$$

Best for

All genres

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Pricing

$ $

copy editing: $3.50–$5.00/page


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copy editor

“Editing to make you look good.”

Gallant Editorial Services

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Gallant Editorial Services

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Pricing

$$$

Best for

Academic & technical | Historical fiction | Nonfiction

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Pricing

$ $ $

copy editing: $4.00–$10.00/page


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copy editor

“Polishing your writing so that your voice can shine through.”

Louann Pope

copy editor

Louann Pope

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Pricing

$$$

Best for

All genres | Fiction | Memoir

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Pricing

$ $ $

copy editing: $5.00–$8.00/page


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Pronoun Perk 5% off for new clients
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