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Editing and Beta Reader for Novels

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100 per package - Virtual OK - Posted Feb 18, 2017

I will edit and critique your entire novel manuscript. This service focuses on larger issues like plotting, character development, flow, consistency, structure, clarity, and so on, rather than spelling and grammar. (For proofreading, check out my "Other Services.") You will get your manuscript back, fully marked up, within approximately three weeks. depending on length. Speaking of length, I'm an expert at cutting it down if it's too long.

I will use Track Changes in Microsoft Word (please don't send a PDF or Pages file) offer inline commentary on your text. I will summarize my feedback.

I hold a diploma in professional writing, tutored writing for five years at the university level, and interned with a publishing company. I have over a decade of professional editing experience and am a writer myself. I love reading and look forward to seeing your work!

Training & Qualifications


My most relevant qualifications:

Professional writing diploma
10+ years of editing experience
Former intern at a publishing company
BAH and MA in anthropology (great help for both writing and world building)

Availability & Preferences


My time is flexible

Trading Preference: I’m flexible, just hit me up!

Reviews of Marion


Jun 02, 2017
Marion provided a full edit of my 120,000 word book. It is precise and descriptive. Pointing out inconsistencies and weak plot points. I will be using... her again for any future editing I may need.show more
Apr 09, 2017
Marion is a fantastic editor. I sent Marion my first piece of writing, feeling a lot of uncertainty and embarrassment; I did not feel my writing was... even worth being edited. Nonetheless, Marion gave me invaluable advice to set me up for future success and give me confidence in my story. Her suggestions, revisions and even the hard truths were all there to benefit me and I really appreciate all her amazing work. Also, she is a very pleasant person to talk to! P.S. I hope she doesn't edit this review like she did my story! hahahshow more
Dec 30, 2017
As always, Marion is phenomenal at what she does. A great professional that I would recommend to anyone :)
Nov 07, 2017
Marion was very helpful!
Jul 18, 2017
She was very fast and very good at what she did. However, I was expecting an ability to also check for flow, which is a different service from her.
Jun 21, 2017
Really pleasant person, with great feedback delivered in a very timely fashion! A pleasure to work with, would do so again :)
Aubrey provided unit of Beta-Reading by Professional Editor for Marion
May 23, 2017
Excellent to work with and a talented writer with great ideas!

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About Marion Lougheed

My life has nomadic tropes. I grew up in four countries on three different continents and still have a hard time settling down. As an adult, I spent one summer living on a sailboat. I now realize tha...t such things are normal for Third Culture Kids. I'm an editor, writer, and anthropologist. My non-fiction work has been published all around the web, mostly pseudonymously. I've published a handful of short stories, as well. More recently, I founded Off Topic, a literary magazine and small publisher inspired by the co-op model.show more

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