Dikshya K.
Fiction Developmental Editor and Copyeditor | Top Rated Expert
📘 Top Rated fiction developmental editor helping authors turn strong drafts into polished, compelling novels. ⭐ 30 plus five star reviews, 30 plus completed projects, and over 6K in earnings on Upwork. I am a professional fiction editor specializing in developmental editing, line editing, and copyediting for authors who want their stories to be clear, engaging, and emotionally consistent. In the past year alone, I have copyedited over 14 books, working with authors across multiple platforms. I genuinely enjoy editing fiction. I love working with plot, pacing, character development, structure, and narrative flow, and helping authors shape stories that keep readers invested from beginning to end. What I help fiction authors with: 1. Developmental editing for plot structure, pacing, character arcs, and story logic 2. Line editing to improve clarity, tone, voice, and flow 3. Copyediting for grammar, punctuation, consistency, and style 4. Strengthening storytelling without changing the author’s voice Along with in text edits, I provide a detailed editorial feedback report that includes: 1. plot holes and structural issues 2. character consistency and motivation 3. pacing problems and weak transitions 4. unclear scenes and reader confusion points I have experience editing legal thrillers, crime thrillers, young adult fantasy, cozy murder mystery, adult fiction, and queer novels, which allows me to adapt my editing approach to different storytelling styles and audiences. Clients value my clarity, honesty, and attention to detail. I explain why something is not working and how to improve it, rather than simply marking errors. I am responsive, deadline driven, and treat every manuscript with the same care as my own. If you are looking for a Top Rated fiction developmental editor who understands storytelling, structure, and reader experience, I would be happy to help. Message me with your genre, word count, and editing needs, and I will let you know the best way to move forward.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $2k
Billed in all: $9,477$9.5k
$507 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 13% in Article Writing
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