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Leyla A.

Editor & Beta Reader | Developmental Edits, Line & Copyedits

You have finished the draft. Now you need an attentive, honest reader and editor who can help make sure the story lands as intended. I am a fiction and non-ficition beta reader, proofreader, and developmental editor with experience in women’s fiction, romance, fantasy, historical fiction, and emotionally complex narratives. I provide specific, practical feedback while protecting the author’s voice, emotional tone, and stylistic choices. I can help with: What I offer: -Developmental editing: structure, pacing, plot logic, character arcs -Line editing: voice, flow, and prose-level clarity -Proofreading: grammar, consistency, and a final polish before submission or publication -Custom beta reading reports: tailored feedback on the specific questions you have about your manuscript I work in Microsoft Word with track changes and comments, and I am comfortable applying Chicago-style conventions where appropriate. My feedback is direct but encouraging, detailed without being overwhelming, and always aimed at helping you produce the strongest possible version of your book.

🇺🇸Madison, United States$30/hr100% JSS4.95 (14)Since Jan 2017

Earnings and projects

MRR
$129

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#127,836 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#17,518 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $777

Total earnings
$23k

Billed in all: $23k

World#131,113 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#21,961 / 62.1k
Per project
$1.1k

$155 in the last 6 months

World#118,219 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#20,130 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
5
80% fixed20% hourly
World#41,746 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,872 / 62.1k
Projects in all
21
90% fixed10% hourly
World#128,798 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#18,743 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$22.7kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$22,250$22,500$22,750$23,000Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 25% in Copywriting

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #229Social Media Copy776 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #75Top 30%
  2. #258Project Management Professional892 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #59Top 29%
  3. #1,390Copy Editing5,372 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #643Top 26%
  4. #2,867Editing & Proofreading11,045 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #854Top 26%
  5. #5,284Copywriting21,052 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1,266Top 25%