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BOOK EDITING

Bookalista • Freelance

Jan 2026 - Present • 4 mos

Book Editing Experience I am an experienced book editor dedicated to helping authors refine their manuscripts into polished, engaging, and professionally written books. I specialize in editing fiction and non-fiction manuscripts with a strong focus on clarity, consistency, readability, grammar, and overall story flow. My experience includes editing novels, self-help books, memoirs, business books, children’s books, and eBooks while preserving the author’s unique voice and writing style. I carefully review manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, word choice, tense consistency, dialogue flow, and readability to create a smooth and compelling reading experience. I provide: Developmental editing Line editing Copy editing Proofreading Grammar and punctuation correction Sentence restructuring Story flow and consistency checks Tone and readability improvement Constructive feedback and suggestions I work with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and editing tools such as Track Changes to provide organized and easy-to-review edits. My goal is to help authors strengthen their manuscripts while maintaining originality, emotional impact, and reader engagement. I am committed to delivering detailed, high-quality editing with professionalism, clear communication, and careful attention to every detail.

BOOK FORMATTING

Book Buddy Media • Freelance

Jan 2026 - Present • 4 mos

I am a professional book formatter with experience preparing manuscripts for publishing across multiple platforms, including Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, and print-ready PDF formats. I specialize in transforming raw manuscripts into clean, visually appealing, and professionally structured books that meet publishing standards for both eBook and paperback formats. My experience includes formatting fiction novels, non-fiction books, journals, workbooks, guides, and eBooks with attention to detail in layout consistency, typography, spacing, margins, chapter styling, headers, footers, clickable table of contents, and page numbering. I ensure every manuscript is properly aligned for a smooth reading experience on all devices and print dimensions. I am skilled in: Interior book formatting for Kindle and print EPUB and MOBI conversion Paperback and hardcover formatting Chapter design and layout styling Clickable Table of Contents creation Margin, bleed, and trim size setup Image and table alignment Error checking and final publishing review I work with tools such as Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Canva, Kindle Create, and Atticus to deliver high-quality, publication-ready files. My goal is to help authors present their books professionally while maintaining the originality and readability of their content. I am committed to delivering clean, accurate, and publishing-standard formatting with fast communication and attention to every detail.