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🖤Editor specializing in Romance (all subgenres and spice levels) and Dark Romance (no triggers)🖤 DM me or check out my website for details!

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Updated the Welcome Packet!

When I complete a sample edit for you, I will also send a welcome packet. This goes over the services I offer, a snippet of the editing timeline, and an introduction to the team!

DM me if you’d like to set up a sample edit. There are a few spots left for November and December. Then booking for 2026!

Thanks for the inspo @chronicledbycait! 😘

#welcome #welcomepacket #information #booking #service #indieauthors #editing #copyediting #proofreading #alphareading #betareading by @melissasmithediting

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a year ago

2026 is completely full for new authors!

Any of my current authors, DM me and I will get you in.

The first half of 2027 is filling up!! Let me know if you need a spot!

Alphas and betas are always open!

#editing #availability #copyedit #indieauthors by @melissasmithediting

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3 months ago

Editing credentials updated!

Editors *should* have some type of formal training before starting their editing business. Like with most professions and trades, you don’t know what you don’t know!!

Always learning, always growing. I can’t wait to take more courses and learn more skills through webinars this year!

I added my bachelor’s in there. It has zero relevance when it comes to editing. But I figured, why not.

If you are looking for a reliable, professional, sometimes silly editor for your romance manuscript, DM me to set up a free sample edit!

Booking for summer 2026!

#editing #credentials #copyeditor by @melissasmithediting

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10 months ago

Sometimes authors have to push back their editing dates, and that’s okay!!

I now have a November spot up for grabs!! DM me to discuss your manuscript!!

#november #editing #copyedit #proofread #indieauthor by @melissasmithediting

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6 days ago

Repetitive phrasing is common! Read the paragraph out loud and try to think of ways to cut the repetitive/redundant phrases from the scene!!

Or if you are in need of an editor, DM me! I have a November spot that just opened up!

#reels #editing #editor #indieauthor #funny by @melissasmithediting

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6 days ago

Me and the team are still going strong! Thank for for the amazing words @sayermarisauthor!! You are a dream to work with, and I can’t wait to see what else you have for us!!

DM me if you are in need of an alpha read or beta read!! @clairsreads and @lulrichediting are always crushing it!! 💕💕

#alpharead #betaread #proofread #testimonial #indieauthor by @melissasmithediting

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7 days ago

I will be out of office again from September 17th to the 21st!

I’ll get back to all inquiries after the 21st.

This does not affect current edits, as I’ve been working nonstop this weekend.

Have a great week!

#outofoffice #california #disneyland #afi #love by @melissasmithediting

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a month ago

Hey friends!! I recently accepted an ABA therapist position to work with children again. Another huge passion of mine. How lucky that I get to do the two things I love!!

I am still editing!! I’m not going anywhere. The only thing that is changing is that my books are closing to new authors. All current authors are still good to go!!

You can expect all correspondence and questions/emails to be answered in the evenings each day! Or early morning hours! 😊

If you’re a new author and would like to work with me, my next openings are spring 2027!

I may have an idea in the works to help expand the business, so stay tuned for more updates!!

Thank you for being amazing authors!!

#editing #aba #passion #love #happiness by @melissasmithediting

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2 months ago

Out of office this Friday to Monday! I will not be answering DMs or emails on this trip. Completely unplugging. I will get back to everyone’s emails and inquiries on Tuesday, July 21!

Thank you! ☺️

#timeaway #love #selfcare #peace #mine by @melissasmithediting

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3 months ago

Thank you for these kind words @tillyridgeauthor!! You were a pleasure to work with and I cannot wait for the next one!!

If you are looking for an alpha or beta reader for your manuscript, DM me or fill out a form on my website!!

Spots are always open with my wonderful team!!

#alphareading #betareading #testimonial #manuscript #indieauthor by @melissasmithediting

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5 months ago

Whenever I get a new manuscript to edit, this is one of the first things I check!

I make sure all the quotation marks and apostrophes are the same!!

Curly is standard, but if you prefer straight, that’s okay too. Just as long as they’re consistent throughout!

#editing #tips #editor #copyediting #copyeditor by @melissasmithediting

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5 months ago

Thank you so incredibly much for these kind words @grpersikauthor!! You’re a dream to work with, and I cannot wait for book 2!!!!

#testimonial #mafiaromance #debut #authorsofinstagram #editor by @melissasmithediting

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