I'm an editor of full-length novels, non-fiction, and memoirs, and have been doing this for more than twenty years. Since 2012 I have worked almost exclusively with Thumbtack, editing more than 150 books during that time. All the while I have maintained the highest 5 Star rating, earning the designation of Top Pro for the last three consecutive years. This is a title awarded to only 2% of Thumbtack's professionals. In addition, I was recently named Thumbtack's top editor in the southwestern US area. I provide a full edit including review of punctuation, grammar, spelling, content, flow, sentence structure, character development, word usage, as well as minor rewrites. I edit manually on hard copy and return the completed work to you. This is the method preferred by most serious authors. You can reach me through my email address: yeeditor@cox.net, or my cell phone: 480 528-01771 for more details and pricing. I'm a published author myself, so I'm thoroughly familiar with the difficulties facing writers. I provide a full report with each edit, which also includes advice on obtaining agents and publishers, and avoiding the pitfalls and disappointments of this very competitive industry. I prefer not to charge by the hour because that leaves the author not knowing what the total project will cost. My fees are based on word count, genre, and a brief review of a writing sample. I then provide a firm quote that will not change. Please visit my website: familyshadows.com for samples of my writing, and hellgate.com to see my latest book: "The Frost Weeds" by James Oliveri, an account of my experiences while serving with a US Army advisory team in Vietnam.