"I really appreciate how specific you were, especially with the parts that felt confusing, rushed or inconsistent. It gave me a much clearer idea of what needs another pass."
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"Thank you for taking the time to be so thorough"
Bobae
"Thank you so much for taking the time to read and write this feedback. I really appreciate it."
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"Thank you for understanding how personal this story is."
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"I just went through your pdf comments and I enjoyed reading them. You caught a bunch of errors I had to fix!"
Sabina
"I can see that you genuinely put your heart into your feedback, and I sincerely appreciate that."
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"What you do really means a lot to authors like me. I hope you continue making other writers feel as seen and supported as you made me feel"
Kristina
About me
Hi, I’m Val Elanora, a Melbourne-based professional editor and beta reader who is very passionate about helping authors elevate their manuscripts to the best they can be. I specialise in fiction including fantasy, romance, YA and thriller. I have experience working with indie authors across various stages of their drafts, from line editing or copy editing a rough, early draft, to proofreading for final checks or beta reading prior to publishing. I am highly meticulous about grammar, syntax, and spelling, always providing constructive, actionable feedback alongside a strict no-AI policy for my own work. When I’m not at my desk, I’m usually found baking up a storm or catering to the every whim of my spoiled ginger cat, who is not particularly easy to please. I would love to partner with you to refine your unique voice and help bring your story to its full potential.
Proofreading
Full manuscript review for typos, misspellings, punctuation, syntax & grammar.
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USD 0.001 / word
Developmental Editing
Deep dive and advice into story structure, characterisation & plot
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USD 0.006 / word
Line Editing
Line by line manuscript revision to improve flow, word choice, tone & clarity.
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USD 0.004 / word
Beta Reading
Constructive feedback on plot, pacing, character development & reader engagement.
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USD 0.00013 / word
To ensure we are a great fit, I offer a complimentary 1,000-word sample on my developmental & line edit services so you can test my style before moving forward.
The Services I Offer
The Process
Confirmation
Contract
Credit & Commencement
Completion
After sending the inquiry form we will have a chat through email, sending samples if applicable, to ensure we are compatible and I can provide the service you desire.
When we reach an agreement, we must both sign a contract outlining price, confidentiality, copyright and project specifications.
After the contract is signed and the 20% deposit is paid I will get started on your manuscript.
Once I've finished my review, I will hand over the full edit documents including any readers or editors reports. After the final payment, I stay available for any further discussions or questions.
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