Proofreading
For adult fantasy and romantacy manuscripts, my proofreading services provide a final, detail‑oriented pass to ensure your story reads cleanly and professionally. I focus on correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors while maintaining the tone, atmosphere, and emotional intensity that define the genre. This stage also includes checking for small inconsistencies in terminology, character details, and world‑building elements so your prose feels seamless from page to page. My goal is to preserve your voice and the story’s magic while giving your manuscript the polished finish it deserves.
Proofreading Sample
Below is a short excerpt showing the kinds of mechanical corrections I make during a proofreading pass, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and consistency checks.
Before: Raw Excerpt
The torchlight flickered along the cavern walls, throwing strange shadows that made Elara feel like something was watching her. She tightened her grip on the dagger, wishing she’d brought the bigger one, but Kael had insisted it would only slow her down. “Its fine,” he’d said, though she hadn’t believed him then and she certainly didn’t now. Somewhere deeper in the tunnels, water dripped in a slow, uneven rythm that set her teeth on edge. She took a step forward, trying to ignore the feeling that the darkness itself was breathing.
After: Polished Proofread
The torchlight flickered along the cavern walls, throwing strange shadows that made Elara feel as if something were watching her. She tightened her grip on the dagger, wishing she’d brought the bigger one, but Kael had insisted it would only slow her down. “It’s fine,” he’d said, though she hadn’t believed him then and she certainly didn’t now. Somewhere deeper in the tunnels, water dripped in a slow, uneven rhythm that set her teeth on edge. She took a step forward, trying to ignore the feeling that the darkness itself was breathing.
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If you’re writing an adult fantasy or romantacy manuscript and have questions about developmental editing, line editing, or proofreading, feel free to reach out. I’ll get back to you within a few days with availability and next steps.
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