Dear Writers and Readers,
I am a new editor offering free editing and proofreading services. A few reasons:
As a writer myself, I understand how frustrating it is to look over your final draft only to spot one (or maybe two) pesky little errors you just didn’t catch in time
With all honesty, I am also looking for samples so as to build a reputable profile to show potential clients
I believe it’s something I’m good at.
I am willing to accept your work to edit under the following conditions:
To show future clients looking to hire an editor. As told on Ao3, presenting samples leaves a better impact and give editors a higher chance if they come from real writers — not AI, or whipping up something with Chat GPT.
Original works and blogposts only. For now. As much as I’d love to edit all your fanfictions mixed and baked with love, I’m certain I need to leave them out until further notice. There are fandoms that professional writers may not see as, well, professional.
Authors, no straight-up erotica please. This isn’t to kink-shame anyone, I’m simply not in the market for that genre specifically. If there is a very mild amount lightly sprinkled here and there, I can tweak it enough to make it work. I understand that spicy romance and romanticies are very popular, but for the time being they’re not what I’m looking for. Fluff, angst, hurt and comfort are absolutely welcome.
Authors, whump is debatable. Similar to the erotica condition above, I’m not in the market for straight-up violence. If that’s the whole theme of the work, I reserve the right to refuse. If there is some, I might be able to make it work. EX: rescue scenes, healing/caretaking scenes.
Up to 5,000 words. Typically, I’d love to be flexible and catch all the errors on projects 10k+ words long. For now, though, 5,000 is the maximum for samples.
I will identify you by your pen name if you want.
This is a free service! So, no payment required. I will save your works on my WPS Office files; they will be safe, and used for sample purposes only. If you want me to edit and proofread your work please email me at [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration!
Sincerely,
Alyssa
