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Hi, I'm Sarah. I started freelance ghostwriting and editing in 2018. In 2020 I turned my side hustle into a full-time endeavor. Developmental editing is my strength as an editor, and I am also adept at proofreading, copyediting, and line editing. My goal for projects I take on is to make the writing stronger and more concise; I do this by mitigating adverbs, adjectives, and other superfluous wording. I offer clients with a 10,000+ word project a free three page sample edit. This allows us to see how we will work together, and it gives you a chance to see my approach to your project. For writing projects, I am a thorough researcher and enjoy learning about new topics for written tasks. I am knowledgeable in a plethora of subjects, and I am able to write intelligibly about almost anything. My strongest subjects are faith, mental health, and finance. I also enjoy administrative assistant work. I am a fast and efficient worker. I love finding ways to automate processes for quick turnaround times.
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Hired 22 times

Serves Garland, TX

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7 years in business

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2021

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Substantive or developmental editing

Formatting and fact checking

Copyediting

Proofreading

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Fiction manuscripts

Non-fiction manuscripts

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Joy L.

May 22, 2025

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I had the best experience working with Sarah. She got my vibe with my manuscript. Then she cleaned it up and made it shine. For my first experience with a editor she took care of all my blood sweat and tears in my novel. She was the best. I will be working with her again. Thank you so much Sarah.

Details: Editing • Copyediting • Fiction manuscripts • 50,000 - 100,000 words • A variety of projects • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Tyler T.

Mar 16, 2021

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To say the least, Sarah took on a mess when editing my book. I’m a creative and not an avid reader, sad to say. She brightened my book with a broader vocabulary, eliminated unnecessary scenes, changed redundant sentence structures, fact checked, and line edited. Because of her I am now more than an author of a book, I am a writer and it’s because of Sarah. Thank you Sarah.

Details: Editing • Formatting and fact checking • Substantive or developmental editing • Proofreading • Fiction manuscripts • Ghostwriting • 50,000 - 100,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Lisa V.

Jan 27, 2021

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Sarah is wonderful! She was very responsive and had such great insight for my story. I will definitely be hiring her again for all my story Editing needs :)

Details: Editing • Substantive or developmental editing • Fiction manuscripts • Fewer than 2,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Tania Dsouza A.

Nov 8, 2020

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Sarah was excellent and exceeded my expectations. She delivered quality work and was very helpful turning around work in a short time. She did a great job understanding my work needs and delivered impactful writing with flair. I highly recommend her for your business needs.

Details: Editing • Substantive or developmental editing • Formatting and fact checking • Copyediting • Proofreading • Non-fiction manuscripts • Web copy • Blog writing • Corporate copy • 2,000 - 10,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Katie R.

Aug 1, 2020

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Sarah has been so wonderful to work with. She was so positive and encouraging! I appreciated her enthusiasm and excitement for helping me with my project. She worked very quickly and did an amazing job editing my book. I absolutely loved her edits! She didn’t change it or alter it from what I had written, but transformed it into a more polished and complete manuscript. I am so incredibly proud of my little book. And, so thankful I found Sarah here on Thumbtack. She is a gem and well worth the money. I couldn’t be more pleased!

Details: Editing • Proofreading • Copyediting • Fiction manuscripts • Fewer than 2,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Thank you! It was so great working with you as well. Best of luck on the publishing of your book!
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SARAH MICHELLE WILLIAMS