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My job is to recognize, respect, and amplify your unique voice to make your work shine in the slush pile. I OFFER: ✍️ Developmental Editing ✍️ Line Editing ✍️ Copyediting ✍️ Proofreading ✍️ Beta Reading ✍️ Plot Reviews ✍️ Book Blurbs & Author Bios ✍️ Editorial Assessments & Critiques ✍️ Plot Outline Assistance & Creation ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Kristian did an amazing job, delivering more than I expected.... For the biggest problem areas, she provided a very detailed solution that could be implemented. I will definitely be back!" WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE: ✔️ An unmatched knowledge of genre conventions and tropes in science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and romance. ✔️ Detailed editorial assessments and critiques that point out every area where your writing has room to grow — and offer strategies to help you get there. ✔️ Comments that go above and beyond to teach you what you need to know to produce cleaner drafts every time. ✔️ Intimate familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, MLA 9, and the AP Stylebook. ✔️ Unparalleled experience professionally blurbing, reviewing, writing, and editing fiction. ✔️ Award nominations and wins for fiction, poetry, and teaching/advising. ✔️ A deep appreciation for the hard work involved on both sides of the slush pile. I find the plot holes, structural issues, sentence-level errors, and punctuation mishaps that distract readers, agents, and acquiring editors from understanding and appreciating your protagonist's journey. YOU SHOULD HIRE ME IF YOU... 🤝 ... just finished your first manuscript and don't know where to go from here. 🤝 ... received a plot outline from a ghostwriter and want to know if it's any good. 🤝 ... aren't sure what genre(s) and subgenre(s) best fit your work. 🤝 ... have a genre-bending project that needs a second pair of eyes. 🤝 ... read a review that made you reconsider writing as a hobby or career. 🤝 ... haven't written in a long time and want an unbiased critique of your work. 🤝 ... need help with macro-level tasks, such as plotting a series, developing strong characters, writing convincing dialogue, etc. 🤝 ... want to develop a style sheet to ensure consistency across multiple writers, editors, and books. 🤝 ... speak English as a second language and want a copy editor to double-check your work. 🤝 ... composed your query letter and need a final review of your manuscript to make sure all the t's are crossed and i's are dotted. 🤝 ... don't know the difference between proofreading and beta reading, but are certain your book needs a doctor TODAY. Editing is a collaborative process, and I look forward to working with you to bring out the best in your fiction. WE WON'T BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU... ❌ ... have a screenplay, poetry chapbook, or work of nonfiction that needs assessment. ❌ ... are looking for someone to write your academic essay or circumvent plagiarism detectors for you. ❌ ... use AI writing and editing tools to create a product. ❌ ... want someone to tell you only what you want to hear. ❌ ... aren't interested in constructive criticism. 📚 Ready to get started? Have more questions? Feel free to reach out! 📬

I’ve built my reputation on precision, reliability, and results, earning the trust of writers across multiple genres. From manuscripts to educational material to business content, I bring careful attention and professional polish to every project. Ready to build your legend?

I have more than 30 years of experience in both an editorial capacity and in various office environments and would make a good candidate for your position. These jobs have been as varied as media (newspapers, magazines, and Internet), search engine marketing (Microsoft and Google), and construction. These positions have required me to be very detail-oriented and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. My current specialties include editing for products (including descriptions and reviews), content related to small businesses of all types, including real estate, insurance, accounting, and banking, health and fitness, and niche businesses and startups. My clients in this area have included notable companies like Fit Small Business, Forbes Advisor, Forbes Global Properties, Fortune Recommends, Centerfield, Digital.com, Homefield Health, eZdia, Amazon and Amazon Web Services, eBay, Walmart, and many others. Additionally, I also have a culinary arts degree, have worked as a chef, and copy edited and proofread several cookbooks and diet-related books. From my newspaper days, I have a great deal of experience related to sports content of all types - both team and individual. I also have extensive multimedia experience and even publish a music-related blog on a daily basis.

Over 14 years of writing, editing, and proofreading experience, including: *Working in Word, Google Docs, and Adobe Acrobat *Implementing AP, Chicago Manual, and internal style guides *Collaborating with large, medium, and small businesses, marketing agencies, and individual writers *Consistently meeting deadlines I have a bachelor's degree in English and specialize in customer-facing content, especially making the complex simple for B2B and B2C audiences. Whether you need a blog written or proofreading for marketing materials, I can help.

I have developed engaging and easy-to-read content for firms and individuals for over 13 years. In every content creation role, I endeavor to create high-value content by leveraging painstaking research with purposeful sequencing of ideas, excellent grammar, and a thorough editing/proofreading process. I also know how to optimize content for SEO. I value hard work, diligence, and creativity, and I aim to exceed the expectations of every client I encounter. Here is what you will get from me: - Exhaustively researched and detailed content - Professionally edited content that achieves a 99% score on Grammarly Premium. - 100% original content - Content that is well-targeted to capture and convert your website's visitors. Let's get started on your next content project. ------- Here is some feedback from my clients: "Mark came to the rescue when I was facing a tight deadline. He worked diligently into the night to deliver high quality writing. He’s highly skilled, an excellent researcher, and a fantastic addition to my team. I’ll definitely work with him in the future, and you should, too." "Excellent writer with quality and well researched content. Would highly recommend!" "Mark was great to work with. He adhered to tight deadlines and was easy to communicate with. He also did a great job implementing some feedback I had for him. Would certainly work with him again." ----------

I have experience writing content in a variety of niches. I have excellent research skills that allow me to write on any topic. I also have experience in proofreading and editing business proposals and articles. I am highly skilled in English grammar and spelling. I also have experience reading and reviewing books for publishers.