Hello, and congrats on being nearly finished with your romance novel! This is the first in a series? Sounds like you have an exciting vision. My name is Jackie, and I would absolutely love to be your editor.
I'm a native English speaker with impeccable grammar skills and a hawk eye for detail. I also have a keen ear for characterization, voice, flow, sentence structure, story arc, and plot. My passion is well-polished, great writing -- over the past year alone, I've edited more than twenty-five published works, including novels, nonfiction books, children's books, screenplays, magazine articles, and business publications. I am currently a staff writer and editor with my city's monthly family magazine, and I have worked in the past as a newspaper journalist and editor. My BA is in English with a concentration in creative writing.
On average, I edit 2,300 words of text in one hour. I typically charge between $.01 and .025/word, depending on how intensive the editing need is. I know my bid is above your budget range, but when it comes you editing, you will absolutely get what you pay for.
I'd be more than happy to edit a sample free of charge in order for you to determine whether I'm a fit for your needs.
I hope to hear from you soon!