
Amanda Shirley
Professional KDP Publishing Expert, Beta Reader, and Book Editor
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Developmental Editor and Book Content Specialist
Self employed / Freelance • Freelance
Sep 2025 - Present • 1 yr 1 mo
Support authors in strengthening manuscript structure, story development, content organization, and reader engagement. Provide developmental feedback on plot, pacing, character development, chapter flow, and overall manuscript clarity, depending on the project. Also specialize in writing compelling book blurbs and Amazon KDP descriptions that communicate a book's value and appeal to its target audience. Combine editorial insight with reader-focused writing to help authors prepare stronger manuscripts and present their books professionally.
Amazon KDP Publishing Specialist
Self-Employed / Freelancer • Freelance
May 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 5 mos
Help authors prepare professional manuscripts for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Specialize in Kindle eBook formatting, paperback interior formatting, manuscript preparation, publishing file checks, and self-publishing support. Focus on creating clean, readable layouts and properly structured book files that meet the requirements of the intended publishing format. Support fiction and nonfiction authors throughout the book preparation process, helping them move from completed manuscripts toward publication-ready files.
Book Editor and Proofreader
Self Employed • Freelance
Jan 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 9 mos
Provide manuscript editing, proofreading, and copy editing services for fiction and nonfiction authors. Review spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, clarity, consistency, and readability while preserving the author's intended voice and message. Help writers identify language issues and refine their manuscripts before publication. Apply a detail-oriented editorial approach to improve writing quality and deliver polished content suitable for the next stage of the publishing process.