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Copy editing focuses on clarity, grammar, and consistency to polish text before publication, and targeted edits often avoid full rewrites. Hiring pros can help prevent repeated revisions and catch errors that lead to corrections. They may keep costs in budget by reducing redo time.

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Avatar for Larice Addamo | Eagle Eye Editing
Avatar for Larice Addamo | Eagle Eye Editing
Larice Addamo | Eagle Eye Editing
Larice Addamo | Eagle Eye Editing

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Excellent 4.9

(30)

Excellent 4.9

(30)

  • Online Now - responds in about 2 hours

    Online Now - responds in about 2 hours

  • 24 hires on Thumbtack

    24 hires on Thumbtack

Eric N. says, "I hired Larice because my book consultant said that I must get a professional edit. When the edited manuscript was returned to me, I was at first shocked at the number of mistakes I had missed, even after multiple drafts and several read throughs by colleagues and friends. Some might find this discouraging—and it was humbling—but the whole point of editing is to generate an improved manuscript, which means correcting grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. Larice delivered this. And she did it on time and in a professional and friendly manner. By request, Larice also provided much appreciated feedback on my book. She is a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend her."

Eric N. says, "I hired Larice because my book consultant said that I must get a professional edit. When the edited manuscript was returned to me, I was at first shocked at the number of mistakes I had missed, even after multiple drafts and several read throughs by colleagues and friends. Some might find this discouraging—and it was humbling—but the whole point of editing is to generate an improved manuscript, which means correcting grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. Larice delivered this. And she did it on time and in a professional and friendly manner. By request, Larice also provided much appreciated feedback on my book. She is a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend her."

Avatar for Lynne Feldman
Avatar for Lynne Feldman
Lynne Feldman
Lynne Feldman

Exceptional 5.0

(112)

Exceptional 5.0

(112)

  • Online Now - responds in about 53 min

    Online Now - responds in about 53 min

  • 140 hires on Thumbtack

    140 hires on Thumbtack

Roseller H. says, "I was writing a letter to a family member while awash in resentment and bitterness, and asked Lynne to edit it, especially the sections where rage had overtaken clarity and coherence. She did far more than simply refine the language; she shared a deep and perceptive insight into how the letter could affect our family relationships and long-standing dynamics. Her perspective prompted me to rethink not just the wording, but the intent itself. When I asked her to tone it down once more, she did so with the same impressive judgment and sensitivity. Thanks in large part to her guidance, my sister and I have reopened communication. Thanks so much Lynne! *****"

Roseller H. says, "I was writing a letter to a family member while awash in resentment and bitterness, and asked Lynne to edit it, especially the sections where rage had overtaken clarity and coherence. She did far more than simply refine the language; she shared a deep and perceptive insight into how the letter could affect our family relationships and long-standing dynamics. Her perspective prompted me to rethink not just the wording, but the intent itself. When I asked her to tone it down once more, she did so with the same impressive judgment and sensitivity. Thanks in large part to her guidance, my sister and I have reopened communication. Thanks so much Lynne! *****"

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