Amanda Oraha

Amanda Oraha – Editor

Copy editor and proofreader with 12+ years in fantasy, action/adventure, sci-fi, litRPG, romance, and cozy mysteries. No AI used to edit.

Overview

I am a freelancer editor with a bachelor's degree in English, concentration in Creative Writing. Member of ACES: The Society for Editing.

Throughout high school and college, I edited for friends and family and knew I wanted to continue. I spent five years at a law firm proofreading and fact-checking. In 2019, I took a chance and left my job to make a career out of freelance editing.

My deep love for the written word has compelled me to soak up all the knowledge I can about it. With my love of reading and years of experience editing, I offer a service stemming from my passion for polishing and perfecting the creative words of others. I want to help you elevate your writing and produce something as close to perfection as humanly possible.

I do not use AI to edit and never will.

Let me help you turn your manuscript into a novel.

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Chick Lit Cozy Mysteries Gaming & LitRPG Romance Science Fiction
Languages
English (AUS) English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in creative writing

Work experience

Aethon Books

May, 2022 — Present
Aethon Books is an independent science fiction and fantasy publisher operating out of the United States. I started working with Aethon Books as a proofreader and began copy editing shortly after. I mainly edit fiction sci-fi, fantasy, and action/adventure (LITRPG/GameLit) for them.

Self-employed

Aug, 2019 — Present
I left my "safe job" in July 2019 to freelance when I realized that I wanted my path to be paved by the creative words of others and not contracts and legalese at a law firm.

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis

Aug, 2014 — Jul, 2019 (almost 5 years)
I started this job proofreading documents and doing data entry. It gave me valuable skills and the experience necessary to become a freelancer. Skills like professional organization, working with others in a professional setting, patience, the ability to adjust when needed, and working independently without micromanagement.

Portfolio

Cross the Stars

Grotepas, Nicole

Aethon Books

Copy Editing
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Fakecation

Rivers, Elle

Proofreading
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Man of Action

Rivers, Elle

Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
PRESENT FUTURE: It Begins: A healing of a planet and a journey of the heart and soul.

Holgate, Jeffrey E.

Blanc Ursa Publishing

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Knight on Time

Batten, Randy B.

Randy B. Batten

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Strung

Roske

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Past: Decider's Bane

Holmes, Shauna

Copy Editing
Copy Editing

Amanda has 28 reviews

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Kristy S.

Kristy S.

Sep, 2024

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Being new to the book writing and copy-editing world, I really appreciated Amanda's willingness to answer questions. She provided examples of her work prior to being selected which I found helpful in making my decision. Her final product was on time and easy to follow. Additionally, she continued...
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Elle R.

Elle R.

Mar, 2024

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Amanda was fantastic to work with! She proofread my manuscript and polished it before publishing. She was responsive when I brought forth questions. Will definitely work with you again!
Lo D.

Lo D.

Nov, 2023

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Amanda was very communicative and the edit letter was so helpful. Her comments were thorough and easy to understand. She provided specific examples and, where necessary, suggestions of how things could be improved. I would definitely use her again!
Amanda F.

Amanda F.

Oct, 2025

I cannot thank Amanda enough for her incredible work on my debut novel. She had a remarkable ability to see what I couldn't, and she patiently broke down her suggestions to help me understand and improve my writing. Her insights truly elevated the entire manuscript. When external issues caused a ...
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Robert B.

Robert B.

Sep, 2025

Amanda was amazing! I had no idea where to start or what to expect. She gave me tons of information and was very patient with me (which I really needed). We learned a lot along the process and she provided plenty of information. She was clear on what was next and delivered when she said she would...
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