Hello, As a native English speaker (U.S. citizen working in France) I have over 15 years of experience in proofreading, editing, teaching and translation. My previous editing work includes articles, essays, novels (fiction and non fiction), dissertations, etc. My perfect command of the language will serve to amend any improper grammar, syntax, spelling or punctuation, while my insight, attention to detail, experience and creativity will work towards sharpening and enhancing your novel, making sure all the pieces tie in coherently. My role as your editor would not be to rewrite the novel (which is an entirely different talent), but rather it would be to make your voice and unique style shine. It is the collaboration of both creative writing and thorough, pertinent editing that makes a novel truly compelling. I always provide both change tracked and final version for your convenience. This way you can easily visualize where I have made alterations, and also have the final version for easier reading.
I'm currently working with an American author to get his fiction novel ready for publication (You may find several of his reviews on my profile page, along with client feedback from previous editing projects). Unlike many freelancers, I choose to work on only 1 or 2 projects at a time, to provide full focus and maximum quality to each of my clients. What kind of novel is it ? Is this your first ? Do you have a deadline ? Thank you for considering my proposal.
Warm regards, Laure