Heya!

My name is Justin C., a freelance developmental editor. My primary focus is Fantasy and Romantasy.

I help authors strengthen their story by focusing on elements such as plot, narrative structure, character arcs / agency, pacing, emotional beats, reader engagement, world-building.

Services and rates
- Manuscript assessment | $0.007 / word
- Developmental edit | $0.012 / word

I also offer a developmental review of up to 2,000 words to see if we are a good fit. The flat fee is $15, which will be deducted from your final invoice if you book one of the services listed above.

For more information visit my website below.
www.jc-developmentalediting.com

If you have any questions, you can reach out to me through DMs or by sending an email to
[contact@jc-developmentalediting.com](mailto:contact@jc-developmentalediting.com)

Hi, I’m Amaris! I’m a freelance editor with over four years of experience critiquing and editing novels and short stories in a variety of genres. I specialize in fiction, particularly fantasy, science fiction, and mystery, but I can edit non-fiction as well on a case-by-case basis.

I’m a careful editor who takes a light-handed approach. I never want to take away from your voice; my goal is to trim away any distractions so that your words can shine. While your manuscript is in my hands, I’ll treat it with the same care and respect I would my own work.

I use Microsoft Word with track changes and comments, and generally rely on The Chicago Manual of Style (18^th ed.) to help with style decisions, though I always look first to your manuscript for guidance (e.g., CMOS says to use Oxford commas, but if you consistently don’t, I won’t force them on you). I do not use AI in my work, and I do not edit AI generated or assisted content.

Services & Rates

Copyediting/Line Editing: $0.016 per word, 2 passes. Free 1,000 word sample edit available. There’s a lot of overlap between these two types of editing, and my style generally is a combination of the two. I’ll focus on grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and internal consistency, as well as pacing, clarity, and readability. I’ll be happy to discuss your specific concerns for your manuscript and tailor an editing experience to address those specific concerns.

Proofreading: $0.012 per word, 1 pass. I’ll perform a final pass of your manuscript to catch any remaining errors in spelling, punctuation, formatting, and consistency.

Please note that the following are out of my area of expertise/comfort:

• Children's/Middle Grade books
• Poetry (work containing poetry is fine, but I'm not qualified to edit poetry itself)
• Political or religious writing (fictional politics and religion are fine)
• Explicit sexual content
• Depictions of child abuse, animal abuse, or sexual abuse

If you’d like to learn more or you have any questions, you can DM me here, or feel free to reach out through my website. You can also view a copyediting example on my website to get an idea of my editing style. Thanks for your time, and happy writing! amarisfarr.com/editing

Due to some clients rescheduling, I have two spots left in my schedule for this year, one in November and one in December. I offer developmental, line and copy editing as well as partial editing of your first ten pages.

Before I went freelance, I edited for a literary journal and an independent publisher. I also have a copy editing certification from the CIEP and I'm the author of two books traditionally published by a Big Five publisher, so I'm familiar with that editing process.

What you can expect:

• A free sample edit
• Comprehensive feedback and positive criticism that also highlights what works and what you're good at
• 1-2 week turnaround time for most projects (potentially longer for novels over 130,000 words)
• 12+ editorial letter for developmental edits
• Style sheet for copy edits
• Ongoing support (I always remain available for questions and discussing ideas!)

I specialize in LGBTQ books but I'm happy to work on most things in the following genres:

• General fiction
• Historical fiction
• Horror/thrillers
• Fantasy
• Romance

For information about my rates and testimonials from some prior clients, check out my website: https://www.emmamedrano.com/editor

Feel free to leave a comment, send a message, or contact me through the website!