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Last updated: 9/4/2025

Leslie Hawkins
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Other Networks: Bluesky
Profile Link: http://community.the-efa.org/member/LeslieHawkins

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North Carolina United States


Pronouns (select all that apply):	She/Her
Gender:	Female
Highest degree or level of education you have completed:	Bachelor's degree

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First Time Author Friendly :	Yes
Availability :	Currently Booking
Affinity Groups:	KidLit
Business Name:	Leslie Hawkins Editorial Services
Member Directory Bio:	Passionately nerdy about words and language, I love books and enjoy providing a fresh perspective, helping you make the most of your manuscript. Previously owner of Spellbound Children's Bookshop and blogger for Publishers Weekly. I have experience with both self-published and traditionally published books. Please reach out if you would like to discuss your upcoming writing project.
Skills:	Beta reading, Copyediting, Developmental/Substantive editing, Line editing, Manuscript evaluation, Proofreading, Writing
Subject Area Specialties:	Business, Health, Psychology, Self-help
Fiction Genres:	KidLit, Literary
Document Types :	Assessments, Blogs, Corporate communications, Creative nonfiction, Essays, KidLit, Memoirs, Newsletters, Novels, Promotional materials, Recipes, Reference materials, Reviews, Short stories, Training materials
Audience Types:	Adult, Children, High school, Middle school, New adult, Pre-K–6, Young adult
Editing Languages:	English
Editorial Styles:	American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software:	Acrobat, Excel, Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, Word

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