Courtney Elsberry
Iowa, United States
Academic and creative researcher, writer, and editor with 9+ years of experience.
Experience Summary
After spending the last nine years researching, writing, and editing academic papers and fictional works, I began offering paid freelance editing services at the tail end of 2019. Since then, I have copy edited two published novels, two short stories, and carried out the copy edits of individual chapters for writers who post their works online, as well as entire stories for authors who aren’t quite sure of the path they want to take just yet.
Of my own works, I’ve written seventy-one stories, ranging from novella-length to novel-length, from 2017 onward. In the same period of time, I have edited sixty-nine of my own drafts.
I’m a dedicated and organized writer and editor, and I can work well with most timelines on the majority of projects. I do my best to make sure everyone walks away happy with the final product, especially the client.
Services Offered
Copy editing
Proofreading
Genres Worked With
Horror
LGBTQ+
Mystery & Crime
Paranormal
Romance
Supernatural
Science Fiction
Thriller & Suspense
Zombie Fiction
Editing Rates
- per word
- per word
This means that a 50,000 word novel will cost $200 USD for a copy edit and $100 USD for a proofread.
Generally, I request half of the cost upfront and the second half upon completion. However, I am more than willing to work with any budget and any payment plan you may need.
I also offer a free sample of up to 2,500 words on any manuscript that is 50,000 words or above. If your manuscript has a lower word count than that, don’t worry! I still offer a free sample of 1,000 words.
During my edits, I do my best to explain the reasoning behind the suggestions I make, but in the end, as the author, the changes you make are entirely your choice.
Testimonials
Portfolio
The Dance – Keira Lane
Historical Romance, Short Story
Quiet Hearts – Keira Lane
Tragic Romance, Short Story
Stella has been fighting her heart for years, refusing to reconnect with Stephen, her childhood sweetheart. Will her heart betray her and everyone she loves when she sets on a path to finally put an end to their story?
The Hollow Ones – Jayne Bannion
Horror, Romance, Short Story
Nadine falls for Thomas, a young man who was captured by cave-dwelling monsters called the Hollow Ones.
The Star Holder – Keira Lane
Short Story
Eves – Gent Adams
Science Fiction
The Garden has one rule everyone must abide by or face the death penalty. Almost twenty years ago a war began, leaving the military the only people left on Earth. The rest were sent to a space station called The Garden to preserve what was left of humanity. Most of the teens have never been on Earth, only seen it through the windows of the Garden.
Rage – Gent Adams
Science Fiction, Zombie Fiction
Standing up means rebelling against the Alpha Society and facing the undead. Complying means becoming a mindless artificial intelligence soldier.
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