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Skills

  • Copyediting
  • Line Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Book Editing
  • Editing
  • Article Editing
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • Citations
  • English Grammar
  • Rewriting and Revisions
  • Proofreading And Editing
  • Proofreading English
  • Twitter
  • Amazon
  • Book Reviews

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Services

  • Copyediting and Proofreading

    $27/hr Starting at $27 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    Copyediting (double spacing / 7-10 pages per hour) This service includes correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalizations, abbreviations, verb agreement and typographical errors, removing redundancies...

    Academic EditingArticle EditingAuthorBlog CreationBook Editing
  • Manuscript Editing – Canadian, American

    $27/hr Starting at $81 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I can edit for Canadian, British or American spelling and ask that you tell me what you want. I charge CAD 5.00 per page (250 words, double-spaced) and consider anything 5K words or more a manuscript...

    Article EditingBlog CreationBook EditingBook ReviewsChatbot Copywriting
  • Synopses, Cover or Query Letters

    $25/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    Introducing your manuscript to an agent or publisher with a great synopsis and cover letter is imperative.    If you’re self-publishing, writing a clear description introducing your work to readers, such...

    AmazonArticle EditingBook EditingChicago Manual of StyleCitations
  • Book Proposals

    $25/hr Starting at $50 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I will ensure that your book proposal is polished until it sparkles! I will carefully read and follow the agent or publisher’s submission requirements. I can also help you with your cover letter and synopsis...

    Article EditingBlog CreationBook EditingBook ReviewsChatbot Copywriting
  • Book Reviewing

    $6/hr Starting at $60 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I was a book reviewer for HarperCollins Canada and Simon and Schuster Canada for several years. I review literary fiction, science-fiction/fantasy, historical fiction, romance, poetry, memoirs and biographies...

    AmazonAmazon KindleBlog WritingBook ReviewsDocument Review
  • Twitter Marketing for Authors

    $30/hr Starting at $150 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I have fourteen years of experience as a professional social media manager and social media marketer (working with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter), and specialize in strategic Twitter marketing...

    BrandingContent WritingDigital MarketingKeyword ResearchManagement

About

Copy editors see things others don't.

I’m Christine Bode, the founder of Bodacious Copy, a one-stop shop for all your copyediting, proofreading, book reviewing, and Twitter marketing needs. As a seasoned professional freelance copy editor and proofreader with over a decade of experience in independent publishing and over 15 years of copyediting experience, I am known for my attention to detail and ability to spot errors others might miss.

I edit nonfiction, autobiographies, memoirs, anthologies, poetry, fiction, book proposals, website copy, press releases, blogs, and more. In addition, I offer copyediting, line editing, content editing, proofreading services and strategic Twitter marketing plans to help authors sell their books. My most recent project was a fantasy fiction novel for bestselling author, P.L. Stuart.

Since 2012, I’ve been the senior copy editor for Publish and Promote, a small Canadian/Costa Rican company that helps first-time and self-published authors realize their book publishing and marketing goals. I have provided their clients with editorial assessments, hosted an online presentation called How to Write a Book People Will Love—and Sell It!, and edited over three dozen books for them to date. Two books were Amazon bestsellers, and one was awarded the 2022 International Silver Medal Book Award (Readers Favorites) for nonfiction spirituality.

I use Microsoft WORD’s Track Changes, The Chicago Manual of Style as a style guide, and Merriam-Webster as my dictionary. I will not hesitate to ask you questions and leave comments, and I can provide you with a sample of my work.

A love of language has always influenced my life. I’ve been a voracious reader since age five and have read almost 1,000 books. When I was fourteen, I wrote a novella and had my first poem published in 16 Magazine and Scholastic Book Services’ Rock’s Biggest Ten. I recently published my second book of poetry, Eden Redefined.

Work Terms

Hours of Operation: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm EST

Payment Terms: I ask for a 50% deposit into Guru SafePay and the balance upon completion. We’ll confirm that in writing in our Guru agreement before we start, so there are no misunderstandings. Payment is due upon completion of the project.

Preferred method of communication: Email or telephone

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