Hi! I'm Sandi.🏝
I'm a full-time freelance book editor & proofreader. 📚
Software: Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Apple Pages 💻
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My ideal client is someone who has a business book, nonfiction book, or memoir & they want to make sure it doesn't come off dry. I've been a huge business/self-help/leadership book nerd since I was 12! My life in the fine arts has shown me the power of story.
⮑ Nonfiction Genres: Academic, Autobiography, Biography, Business, Creative Nonfiction, DIY, History, How-to, Memoir, New Age, Reference, Self-Help, Textbooks
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When I edit fiction, I think of it in terms of cinematography. My ideal fiction client is someone who wants to strengthen their character development and dialogue. My background in acting & theater enables me to identify where authors can raise the stakes to keep their reader hooked and where they can make their characters more realistic, thus more relatable—especially "the bad guy."
⮑ Fiction Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Science Fiction
☕🍵 I edit and proofread both US & UK English.
🌐 I have worked with authors from the US, England, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Scotland, Ireland, Colombia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, India, Germany, Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Estonia, Romania, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Poland, China, Mexico, Ecuador, and Portugal.
Pre-Order Your Editing!
✨My 3-Step Process✨
Step 1:⭐The Developmental Edit⭐
This edit is centered around the manuscript's structure & ensuring it aligns with the target reader of your choice & your goals.
2 cents per word
Step 2:⭐The Copy + Line Edit⭐
This next step is where I zoom in. Here, I make sure your words are clear & speak directly to your target reader.
3 cents per word
Step 3:⭐The Proofread⭐
Lastly, the book must be proofread to ensure consistency and that the book is error-free before publication.
1 cent per word
✉ Pre-order editing or proofreading via email.
✆ Each revision includes 2 free calls as needed.
✐ I offer a free sample edit of 2 pages from the middle of your book to give you a feel for my style.
✉ Write me at sandi@proofreadersandi.com
↝ These are books I've edited that are published. The rest are in the works!
Self-Help🧘🏾
Brave Wise Woman: Transform The Fallout of Your Breakup into Your Power by Jen Legaspi
Conquer Your Summit: How to Build a Five-Year Plan & Live Your Best Life by Aliki Samone
Be Anxiety Free Forever: Reawaken the Brilliance of Your Subconscious in 7 Easy Steps and Find the Lasting Freedom That’s Meant for You by Emma Upton
Winning the Silent Battle: Exposing 8 Lies Hindering Your Mental Health by Desiree Theassa Young
Grow to Your Fullest: Four steps to rise above the crowd, bloom and bear fruit by Ling Qin Zhang
The Unbelievable Truth of Narcissism: Reclaiming Your Life After Experiencing Narcissistic Dysfunction by Sasha Campbell
A Creator's Guide to Stopping Self-Harm by Maggie Parr
The Creative Force: Permission to Unleash your Unique Creativity by Cayla Pothan
Inspirational Memoir & Poetry 🙌🏾
Alive in the Fire by Rachel Warmath
African Born: An American Story by Bold Mary
The Cost of Citizenship: A Family’s Battle Against Persecution and Sacrifices for Freedom by Andres Gamboa Barrera
You Can Turn This Around: A Memoir, How I Learned to Be My Own Fairy Godmother by Lazara Canton
Antidote: My Commitment to Thrive with Kidney Disease by Hiral Patel
Broken Star: My Self Love Journey (Serendipity) by Iva Tarle
A Little Dog’s Adventures in a Big Dog’s World by Suzanne Catalano
Healing is for ALL: A collection of poetry, marking the path to healing the heart by Patricia Marquez-Singh
Business & Leadership 📈
How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy: A Practical, Comprehensive Guide for Business Leaders by Lee Stewart
Master the Art of Learning: A Practical Guide to High Performance Memory Skills to Advance Your Career by Peter Szczensny
Agency Recruitment 101: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to This Business and Career by Dandan Zhu
The Smarter Exit: A strategic plan to scale and exit your business by Cliff Spolander
The B.E.S.T. Hiring Strategy: A Sustainable Staffing Solution by Nicole Phommanorat
The Wealthy Airbnb Superhost: How to Escape the 9-to-5 Grind and Create Long-Term Wealth Using Airbnbs by Patryk Swietek
Food & Lifestyle 🍱
Favorite: Recipes To Inspire The Home Chef by Nanette Smalley
Delicious and Doable: The straightforward guide that guarantees a permanent successful transition to plant-based eating by Anne Hoffman
The Art of Slow Travel: See the World and Savor the Journey on a Budget by Bhavana Gesota
Educational 📊
The Tenth Muse: How Maria Antonia Advanced the Pastoral Opera by April Lynn James
The Ultimate College Admissions Guide: Learn How to Get In, Go Through, & Graduate College (Almost) Debt Free by Diana Barbu
Conquer CSS: Master the Fundamentals of Cascading Style Sheets and Create a More Beautiful Web Presence by Ryan Boddy
Fantasy 🧙🏼
Rabbit Holes & Pepper Spray: Book One of the Team Orange Saga by Z. B. Meshenberg
New Age🔮
The Opening: The Sacred Nature of Being Human by Misha Frankel
💬 Reviews 💬
❝ I have known Sandi for more than a decade. Among her many gifts is her ability to proofread & edit documents and books. She has a strong artistic bent & sensibility and a bubbly personality to boot.She understands writers, whether that writer is aspiring to be Hemingway or is a business professional looking to up-level a work-related document. Sandi has edited two of my books, each from distinctly separate genres, & was spot-on, expedient, and professional. Her ability to spy errors in spelling, grammar & word usage is phenomenal.
She is able to work under pressure & meet deadline demands without compromising the integrity of her work. Sandi has a magpie eye for spotting other errors such as repeated phrases, paragraphs, or sections. Her rates are extremely fair given her effort, proficiency & results.
I look forward with excitement to working with Sandi in the future & recommend her without reservation or hesitation. ❞
━ Scott W. Allen, author of Were They Ever Here at All? More Epic Tales of the Grateful Dead
❝ During the process of getting my book ready for sale, I used Sandi's proofreading & editing services. I must say I feel I made the best possible choice. Her ability to analyze the subject matter & create dialogue in hopes of keeping things authentic but relatable was amazing. I believe she loves what she does, which in my book, is a recipe for future business to be conducted between her & I for sure. People, do not miss out on one of the best editing services your money can buy. ❞
━ Deletrie Roshawn, author of F.I.F. Element: A Deep Dive into the Still Waters of a Man's Soul
❝ Last summer, dealing with his serious illness, I was driven to write about my youngest brother. Having no childhood dreams of authorhood, nor any cathartic desire to share our troubled childhood with the world, I began writing/dictating memories respectfully in a journal & on my phone. Now, what to do with these writings. Fortunately, I found Proofreader Sandi who, with a written sample & brief conversation, appreciated my needs and personality. Even though the expert in her field of editing & proofreading, she was ever ready to listen to my concerns or confusion, never pushing me, only using gentle persuasion.
The biggest feat of accomplishment was convincing me to write an introduction after having just written the book. 'Really?' I thought, 'After writing 30,000 words?' After reading her editing suggestions, I realized I had to write more, which at first I thought preposterous. She soothed me by saying I did not have to, the story spoke for itself. 'I never dreamed of writing this!!! Writing does not make me feel better,' I grumbled ungraciously. Always the professional, she replied, 'And that’s your introduction.'
The proof of Sandi’s perfection was during the publishing phase as Amazon and IngramSpark approved the manuscript immediately because the proofreading was flawless. Readers have commented on the structure of the book, appreciating the independent, dated milestones/memories within organized chapters, which could only have happened with Sandi’s guidance. Thank you, Sandi, for your support & unwavering dedication to this story. ❞
━ Lynne Podrat, author of Listen to Me: How My Down Syndrome Brother Saved My Life
❝ Editing with Sandra was fantastical from beginning to end; fantastical being part of my book title, a word in her bio and our experience working together. She is professional, talented & inspiring.
Sandi was outstanding at finding the voice of the story and the writer, making sure they were both consistent and clear throughout. She approached my complex and abstract storyline with an open mind and fully embraced it, honing it into something so much more than when I thought it was first “done”. The way she inspected and shifted the details ultimately turned my rough stone into a polished jewel.
Sandra's work style provided me the perfect combination of feedback, instruction, boundaries and encouragement, making her an invaluable addition to my team. This is only the beginning! I look forward to working with her on the rest of my books in the series. ❞
━ Terra Nicolle, author of Spiraling Up
❝ I came across Sandi while I was writing my first ever book with SPS. I was very new & didn't have a clue how to do anything. I was struggling to find an editor who had experience writing a memoir about domestic abuse.
Sandi & I emailed back and forth many times before I decided to use her services. I chose to work with her as her prices were reasonable but also because I was very encouraged by her & how quickly she would respond to my many emails. It was very reassuring to have someone on my team who was also excited about my work & communicated well.
This is very important to me. Throughout the process Sandi would communicate what she was doing with my manuscript & how it was going. She went over it many times & very thoroughly. She did a great job at changing what needed to be changed without changing the tone or message of my story. This memoir is obviously near & dear to my heart and I was very vulnerable in writing it. She made me feel safe. I highly recommend Sandi. I am so happy that I chose her as my editor & look forward to working with her again. ❞
━ Desiree Joy Arias, author of The Monster in Him: One Woman’s Story of Surviving Domestic Abuse