Elegant Editing

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Responds in about 4 hours

Introduction

Certified Editor from UC Berkeley, we provide services without your having to leave your office. We proofread and copyedit novels, ebooks, academic papers, blog posts, and resumes. We also format for Kindle and Createspace. What sets us apart from others is our prompt turnaround and attention to detail. We have been in business for ten years! We use tracked changes in Word or Google docs to provide you clear feedback. Our clients praise our work with excellent reviews regarding our trustworthiness and accuracy. We enjoy helping people become successful students and authors! We also help people with financial services from life insurance to investments, financial planning, wills, and trusts, etc. Licensed in 25 states!

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 93 times

Serves Los Angeles, CA

Background checked

12 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.

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2024

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and value.

Very good 4.6

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Jacenta C.

Jan 8, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Elegant Editing was timely when responding to my request. The edits recommended improved the quality of my work. I recommend Elegant Editing to anyone looking for editing services.

Details: Editing • Copyediting • Academic papers and journals • Education • 10,000 - 30,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Tabitha B.

Jun 8, 2024

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I am so happy with the proofreading I received! Melanie was incredibly affordable and her response time and turn around are astounding!

Details: Editing • Copyediting • Proofreading • Substantive or developmental editing • Formatting and fact checking • Academic papers and journals • 2,000 - 10,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Steve J.

Aug 5, 2018

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As a first time author I was tentative about reaching out to a stranger to evaluate something so personal. Melanie made the experience incredible and exceeded all my expectations. Anyone who writes should appreciate the need to render the services of a professional to edit their work. Melanie is smart, punctual and very good at what she does. I would recommend her highly!

Details: Nonfiction novel • No preference • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the editor • The editor travels to me

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Anupama V.

Nov 1, 2024

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Melanie was very responsive and completed the job on time

Details: Editing • Substantive or developmental editing • Formatting and fact checking • Academic papers and journals • Education • Fewer than 2,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Josh S.

Dec 15, 2019

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I’m a little disappointed, I wasn’t able to select all options that described Elegant Editing as it should be. Simply put, if you’re looking to get a beautifully done manuscript for a great price, fantastic assistance, overall quality, superb finished product timing, and just a great experience, then Elegant Editing is probably the best choice to pick for your manuscript.

Details: Editing • Copyediting • Fiction manuscripts • Non-profit • 30,000 - 50,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Melanie Grunwald

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Usually 2-3 dollars per page or 25 dollars an hour.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Survey their project Provide estimate Go through for spelling and grammar Go through line edit Use tracked changes. Keep customer informed. Submit document.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Editing certification, UC Berkeley BA, Liberal Studies

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