You’ve taken care of the big picture, and your story is structurally sound—the plot, characters, and themes are solid. Now it’s time to focus on the details. That’s where I come in. As a line editor, copyeditor, and proofreader, I help refine your manuscript—line by line, word by word—without losing your voice.
✏️ Experienced Copyeditor & Proofreader
I’ve been helping writers bring their stories to life since 2016. My clients include indie authors, publishers (including a Big Five publisher), Fortune 500 companies, and even fellow editors. But fiction is my passion—especially young adult, contemporary, sci-fi, and fantasy.
✏️ Trained & Always Learning
My BA in English has been invaluable in my editing career, but a formal education is just the foundation—in order to become an editor, I had to build on it. Training (and continual training) is required! My first professional job that required me to work as an editor was at a regional magazine, and I am proud to say that I’ve grown as an editor since then. I keep up to date on industry trends as a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), ACES, the Editors Tea Club (ETC), the Publishing Professionals Network (PPN), and CIEP.
✏️ What I Do
My expertise lies in line editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
• Line Editing & Copyediting: I help ensure your story is polished while retaining your unique style. I catch grammar slips, smooth out phrasing, and help refine consistency so your readers stay immersed in your world.
• Proofreading: I catch any lingering errors that might have slipped through—whether in Word or PDF format.
✏️ When to Reach Out to Me
✅ Your story structure is solid and needs no further edits on the overall story.
✅ You’re looking for an experienced editor to refine your manuscript—not rewrite it.
✅ You want a collaborative, detailed-oriented approach that respects your style and vision.
If this sounds like you, let’s chat! I’d love to help you bring your book closer to publication—one edit at a time.
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Contact me if you’re seeking a copyeditor and proofreader with over a decade of experience. To learn more about me and about how I can help you get your story out, visit my website at www.proofitwithrita.com. If you’re ready to have your story told, contact me at www.proofitwithrita.com/contact.
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Testimonial:
“Rita was one of the freelance copyeditors I contracted during my role as Senior Fiction Editor for Inkitt, Inc. and GALATEA Fiction. She aced our extremely tough editing test and completed nearly a dozen assignments for Inkitt during my time with the company. She’s a fantastic editor whose keen eyes catch even the smallest of errors, and she also provided great developmental and sensitivity notes. I would be thrilled to work with her again when I’m next in a position to hire freelance editors!”