Mary B.

Transforming Manuscripts into Publication-Ready Books for Self-Publishing Authors Hundreds of manuscripts have passed through my hands. Novels, devotionals, memoirs, business books, journals, academic texts, across more genres and word counts than I can list here. In the past few months alone, that includes 30+ projects, among them a 90,000-word mystery novel, Christian devotionals, gratitude journals, and eco-sustainability manuscripts. Every single one delivered publication-ready, on time, with 5-star results. Self-published authors come to me when they're serious about getting it right. Not just edited, transformed. If you're ready to stop sitting on your manuscript and finally become a published author, you're in the right place. I'm Mary, a developmental editing and book editing specialist with 5+ years of publishing experience and deep expertise in proofreading, copy editing, and error detection across every stage of the publishing process. I bring the kind of meticulous eye that turns good writing into professional, Amazon-ready work. Most manuscripts fail not because the story isn't good, but because the presentation undermines the content. A misplaced comma loses a reader's trust. A formatting error screams amateur. Weak pacing makes them close the book at chapter three. I don't just fix typos. I breathe life into your story. WHAT I DO FOR YOU Developmental Editing I identify plot holes, flat characters, and pacing issues you can't see because you're too close to the work, then give you clear, actionable solutions. I've strengthened everything from mystery novels to 52-week Bible studies. Copy Editing & Line Editing I polish every sentence until your writing flows smoothly. Dialogue sounds natural. Prose becomes precise. Your unique voice stays intact, just sharper, cleaner, and more powerful. Proofreading & Error Detection I eliminate every typo, punctuation error, grammar inconsistency, and formatting issue before your book reaches readers. Nothing slips through. Industry standards met. Every time. Ghostwriting & Content Writing I ghostwrite across fiction, self-help, Christian books, devotionals, journals, and business books — delivering content that sounds authentically like you and connects with your audience from page one. KDP Formatting & Publishing Support I create clean, professional layouts for Kindle, paperback, and hardcover that comply fully with Amazon KDP standards, and optimize your metadata and book description so your book gets discovered and ranks higher. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT My English and creative writing background gives me a deep understanding of narrative structure, character development, and genre expectations. I've worked across mystery, Christian fiction, wellness, business, and academic writing, with no learning curve on your project. My clients consistently describe me as exceptionally detailed, dependable, and a pleasure to work with. Clear communication, calm professionalism, and results that go above and beyond every time. MY PROCESS Free Assessment — honest feedback before we begin Editing Plan — clear roadmap with timeline The Work — I treat your manuscript like my own Review & Revise — we collaborate until it's exactly right Final Delivery — publication-ready with full KDP formatting Your readers are waiting. Send me your manuscript details today for a free editorial assessment. Whether you need developmental editing, copy editing, ghostwriting, or complete KDP formatting, I'll make sure your book is polished, professional, and ready to succeed. Let's make your book shine. P.S. You've already done the hard part by writing it. Let me help you finish strong. English | Writing | Book Editing | Copy Editing | Line Editing | Proofreading | Editing & Proofreading | Creative Writing | Ghostwriting | Error Detection | Academic Editing | Formatting | Developmental Editing | Beta Reading | Content Writing | Book Cover Design | Graphic Design | AI Content Editing Ebook Design | Book | Microsoft word | Business Editing | Technical Editing | Book Editing | Christain theology | AI content Editing | Travel