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My Story
My Story
I’m Melanie Quintero, an editor that can help bring your project to new heights.
After a decade spent word-wrangling for myself and other writers, I turned my obsession with crisp sentences and sharp ideas into a freelance career. Today, I help authors bring out the best in their writing through personalized editing services.
Developmental Editing
Focus on the big picture of your project, including plot structure, character arcs, pacing, and overall organization.
Line Editing
Operate at the paragraph and sentence level to enhance the flow, voice, style, tone, and readability of your project.
Copyediting
Correct technical errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax while ensuring consistency with a specific style guide of your choosing.
Proofreading
The final quality check before publication to catch remaining typos, formatting glitches, or minor oversights.
Editorial Assessment/Manuscript Critique
An overarching evaluation/report of your manuscript's strengths and weaknesses without direct line-by-line intervention. A less in-depth edit than developmental editing.
Fact-Checking
Verifying names, dates, statistics, and real-world claims, for historical or other works.
Beta/Sensitivity Reading
Offer an initial reader feedback on general reception or cultural/authenticity representation.
Constructed Language Editing & Critique
An in-depth evaluation of your project’s constructed language from a reader perspective for readability, consistency, and structure.
The Immortal Word, Written
The Immortal Word, Written
Check out my blog! Read my takes on writing, editing, storytelling, and pop-culture moments.
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