Emma

Professional Book Editor & Self-Publishing Specialist

Start Winter Enterprise • Freelance

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024 • 2 mos

I work with independent authors, entrepreneurs, and storytellers to transform manuscripts into polished, publish-ready books. My role involves editing, refining, and formatting manuscripts while ensuring clarity, consistency, and strong reader engagement. I collaborate closely with authors to preserve their voice while improving the structure, flow, and readability of their work. I specialize in preparing manuscripts for professional publishing across major self-publishing platforms including Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, and Barnes & Noble Press, ensuring books meet the correct formatting and publishing standards. Key Responsibilities • Developmental editing to strengthen story structure and content flow • Line editing and copyediting for grammar, clarity, and consistency • Proofreading manuscripts before publication • Formatting ebooks and paperback books for professional publishing • Preparing manuscripts for Kindle, EPUB, and print-ready files • Beta reading and manuscript evaluation with detailed feedback • Assisting authors with publishing setup and submission requirements • Supporting authors with book blurbs, author bios, and publishing guidance Achievements • Helped multiple authors successfully publish books across major self-publishing platforms • Edited and formatted manuscripts across genres including fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, and self-help • Delivered professional publishing-ready files for both ebook and print formats