Breyer Editorial Services

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Responds in about 3 hours

Introduction

I have twenty years of experience as an editor. I've worked in house at several Bay Area publishing companies and know what publishers are looking for in a book project. I have studied the craft of writing and taken numerous editing classes. Since I am also a writer I am sensitive to the author's side of things as well as the editorial side. I also work as a ghostwriter and have ghostwritten 6 published books, mostly memoirs, personal finance, and self-help. PLEASE DON'T CONTACT ME FOR FICTION GHOSTWRITING, BUSINESS OR SCHOOL WRITING. I love to help authors create their best possible books. I've worked with bestselling authors and academy award winners as well as very novice writers. I'm super organized and enjoy the challenge of helping authors out of structural dilemmas.

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Hired 50 times

Serves Shingle Springs, CA

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19 years in business

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Charles g.

Apr 19, 2024

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Miss Breyer is a joy to work with. She not only does excellent work editing my writings, she goes above & beyond in advise and suggestions to help me further. Her working system is quite fluent and easy to work with. Her cost per hour is extreemly reasonable.

Details: Editing • Non-fiction manuscripts • 2,000 - 10,000 words • A variety of projects • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Michael D.

Sep 8, 2024

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Belinda was one of a few editors I was considering for a book project. I had to make the difficult decision on choosing one of four fantastic people. Though I didn’t select Belinda, I would consider her in a minute for future projects. The sample edits she provided were spot on and helpful. She was super gracious, very courteous and extremely professional.

Details: Editing • Substantive or developmental editing • Fiction manuscripts • 50,000 - 100,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Lauren B.

Mar 9, 2019

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Belinda is very professional and goes above and beyond. She did more then just edit my manuscript. She helped really make it look and feel professional and ready for the world. A pleasure to work with. If I write another book I will definitely be asking for her services again.

Details: Editing • Proofreading • Substantive or developmental editing • Formatting and fact checking • Copyediting • Non-fiction manuscripts • Technical writing • Healthcare • 10,000 - 30,000 words • A single project • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Kimberly S.

Jan 22, 2024

I've been searching for a copy editor for a long time that I felt comfortable working with. Belinda far exceeded my expectations. She is very responsive and easy to communicate with. Her editing and suggestions really elevated my manuscript. I look forward to working with her again in the future. I highly recommend her services!

Lisa Marie J.

May 11, 2023

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Belinda was exceptional in leading me through my writing. We would talk, and I would get a clearer picture of the next steps. She helped me develop my ideas and move forward with them. She is exactly what I needed to help me bring my project to completion!

Details: Writing • Editing • Substantive or developmental editing • Non-fiction manuscripts • 10,000 - 30,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Belinda Breyer

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Prices will vary considerably depending on the type of editing, writing or service. A general idea is copy editing .02/word, ghostwriting $1300/10,000 words, administrative tasks such as filing copyright, sending queries, agent/publisher searches $30/hour, manuscript evaluation and developmental editing priced individually (subject matter, manuscript condition, length, all influence these prices).
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We discuss the project. I like to find out what the author is looking for in the way of editing. I review the manuscript, and provide them with a sample edit. When I've done the sample edit I give them an estimate and we go from there.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Creative Writing. I have a certificate in publishing from UC Berkeley, which was awarded with distinction.