Take your novel to the next level with professional proofreading.
Is your novel the best it can be? How about your spelling, punctuation, grammar, and word usage? Is your novel typo- and error-free? Chances are, your novel could use a fresh pair of trained eyes to catch sneaky mistakes.
High-quality novels stand out from the hundreds of new novels being published every day. Will your novel be one of them?
Let’s make it happen! Allow me to polish your novel with thorough, professional proofreading. As a full member of ACES (American Copy Editors Society) and a graduate of the College of Media and Publishing, I offer affordable rates, timely turnaround, high attention to detail, and quality results: a novel that’s truly ready for publication.
Not sure if you want to commit to full proofreading quite yet?
I understand. That’s why I offer free sample proofreading, which gives you a chance to try out my services and see what I can do for you.
Quality you can trust.
Your novel will be held in the strictest of confidence and never shared with any outside source. Upon request, I will also sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement).
I do not use AI to proofread or edit manuscripts.
Your words matter, and so does the way they’re handled. I believe human discernment, an understanding of nuance, and thoughtful editorial judgment are vital to preserving both the meaning and personality of your work.
Every editorial decision, correction, and recommendation is made by me personally, with careful attention to your voice and intent.
About Tess Marie
I’m a full member of ACES (American Copy Editors Society) and a proud graduate of the College of Media and Publishing. I also hold a Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing.
I provide careful, meticulous proofreading, with a focus on catching the errors others often miss. While my favorite genres are inspirational, romantic suspense, romance, and mystery, I’m delighted to proofread any genre as long as it’s “clean” (content roughly equivalent to a PG or mild PG-13 rating).
My eyes are sharp but my corrections are kind. As a mother of five, I savor peaceful hours proofreading when my kids are at school or enjoying summer activities. I love working with words and consider freelance proofreading to be a dream come true.
My Education and Training
College of Media and Publishing
• Proofreading and Editing course (level 4 diploma), with distinction
– CPD, EIDL, & IADL accredited
Edit Republic
• High-Level Proofreading and Copyediting Pro course
Editorial Freelancers Association
• Copyediting Fiction course
• Proofreading and Copyediting with The Chicago Manual of Style
The Publishing Training Centre
• Editing Fiction course
American Copy Editors Society
• Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing
• ACES Academy Webcast: Grammar Arcana
• ACES Academy Webcast: Small Changes, Big Difference
Proofreading Academy
• Becoming A Proofreader course, with distinction
Training courses by recognized editors
• Editing Fiction at Sentence Level – Louise Harnby
• The Keys to Effective Editing – Jacquelyn Landis
• Copyediting and Line Editing for Fiction – Jennifer Lawler
The PEN Institute
• Editing Romance Novels 201 Lesson Pack
• Copyediting Fiction 101 Lesson Pack
• Proofreading 101 Lesson Pack
University of Wisconsin-Waukesha
• AAS Degree, with focus on English and writing
– 4.0 GPA
– Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
– English department honor award
– Associate editor of the Windy Hill Review literary magazine
Professional praise
“Your performance on this manuscript was exceptional! You have an eye for spotting details like consistency, missing words, formatting, spelling, dialogue tags, and English style. You also did an excellent job of following the style guide and maintaining the writer’s voice and style. I have no doubt you are well-prepared and ready to work on a professional level.”
—Phon Baillie, editor and founder of Edit Republic