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Do you need a Copy Editor or Proofreader?

I am a lifelong book nerd, turned writer. I am blessed to have been able to copyedit and/or proofread short-stories, full length novels, and anthologies. These projects have spanned several genres, including horror, fantasy, romance, and sci-fi. My own (true) short story was included in an audiobook, Haunted: True Tales of the Paranormal, published by Gestalt-Media. Another of my short stories, "I Did This For You", also published by Gestalt-Media, can be found in the Gestalt Media Best of 2020 Short Story Collection. Outside of the writing field, I work professionally as a Certified Medical Coder (CPC)—assigning billing codes to medical documentation for billing purposes—which also requires an eagle eye for details that easily transfers to editing.


RATE: Starting at $0.01/word (aka $10/1,000 words) - rate depends on editing level


As your OptimisticEditor, I look forward to having the honor of working with you on your project!


My intention is to help you make your writing SHINE and achieve the goals YOU have set. Being a writer myself, I know how nerve-wracking it can be to take something so near and dear and send it to someone else—let alone a stranger—knowing that they will pick it apart. Rest assured that I will do so. Not out of judgement (goodness knows I make mistakes, too!), but out of a true desire to make your piece AMAZING.



Here's what a few of my clients are saying:


"I hired Alain to edit my Romantic Suspense novel, Chugach Shadows. Her highly professional editing skills helped polish up my manuscript and take my story to the next level. She was even able to turn around comments fast when I received an unexpected full-request for this manuscript. I plan on using her again." 

— DM Shepard, Author



"My only regret about contracting with Alain Davis as my primary editor is that I didn't find her sooner. She is thorough, highly skilled, and has not only a superior command of the mechanics of English, but a fantastic ear for phrasing and diction. Since the right word or phrase can make or break your writing, it literally pays to have someone else proof your work, and Alain is absolutely wonderful.


It's a risk to hire your first editor, I know. I hesitated and fought it for more than a year, but I am so glad I found Alain Davis. I think you'll feel the same way, too, whether you're about to send your first query letter or publish your tenth novel."

David A. Voyles, Author

(You can find more reviews at the bottom of this page.)


When you contract my services, you will receive (choose one-price depends on selection): 


  • Proofread: grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting


  • Copy Edit: grammar, spelling, punctuation, flow, continuity, and overall readability


  • Line Edit: ensures your language is clear, fluid, and conveys a sense of atmosphere, emotion, and tone • redundancies, overuse of words/sentences, confusing action or scenes, unnatural phrasing, clarify meaning, and bland language use • generally does not focus on manuscript with purpose of finding technical errors 

  • Beta Read/Critique: Flat rate > $120 for novels; $60 for short stories

In addition to the edits, I will give you feedback and lots of comments from a reader's perspective. This will help you know whether you are hitting the marks you intended at the moments you meant to. I'll tell you what I love about a line, a character, and the story itself. If you'd rather I didn't do this, that's totally fine, too. I can stick to the facts just as easily. The end result will be a story that you love more than you did when we first started!


You will receive your original document with suggested changes and comments utilizing MS Word. If you have a different software you'd like to use—let me know!


I love supporting new and independent authors. I will work on any size piece and nearly any genre. Let's work out the details!!


Please contact me for a sample and quote on your project. 



Here's what some other clients are saying:



"Alain is by far the most thorough and attentive editor I've worked with recently at Gestalt Media. She is prompt, professional and catches mistakes even after other professional editors have done their pass. I can't possibly recommend her services high enough. She will be our go to on every project from here out."  

— Jason Stokes, Owner-Gestalt Media 

 

"It is a joy to work with Alain, and I so greatly value the contribution she's made to my books. Her beta reads are insightful, detailed and encouraging, and her manner is reliable, professional and friendly. I feel very fortunate to have connected with Alain, and I can't wait to work with her on the upcoming books in my series."

— Samantha MacKenzie, Author



"Alain is a top rate proofreader and editor that goes beyond the call of duty to help no matter what project!"

— Plaid Dragon Publishing



I look forward to working with you!


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optimisticedits1@gmail.com



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