April Kelly

April Kelly – Editor

Seasoned copy editor specializing in dystopian sci-fi and epic fantasy, with years of experience working with self-published authors.

Overview

Hi! I'm a copy editor and proofreader with 15 years of experience, specializing in sci-fi and fantasy novels (primarily dystopian sci-fi, and epic fantasy). As a copy editor, I provide my clients with a polished draft, focusing on grammar, syntax, and tone. My goal is to always preserve the author's unique voice as I work. In addition to grammar, I also pay special attention to word flow, character development, and continuity.


My clients are always encouraged to share if there are specific things they would like me to watch for or comment on. I will also create a style guide if requested.


As an avid reader myself, my personal reading list is almost exclusively made up of sci-fi and fantasy, so if you're looking for someone as obsessed with those genres as you are, let's talk!

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Dystopian Epic Fantasy Post-Apocalyptic Space Opera Time Travel Urban Fantasy
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Scribe Media

May, 2018 — Jul, 2020 (about 2 years)

Proofreads final manuscripts to ensure completely error-free copy before publishing.
Completed the final proof for 75+ Amazon Best Sellers

Best Version Media

Jul, 2018 — Jun, 2020 (almost 2 years)

Writes original content, from local calendar events to resident spotlights.

Edits and proofs submitted content from local residents.

Self-employed

Feb, 2007 — Present

April has 77 reviews

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Geoff R.

Geoff R.

Oct, 2024

April was great to work with, and provided valuable feedback that helped improve my manuscript in significant ways. I found her to be highly professional, friendly and approachable, and I would strongly recommend her.
Wesley H.

Wesley H.

Sep, 2024

The way the edit was produced was very clear and easy to run through. I probably didn't help to send an older version of the manuscript, probably creating twice as much work, haha. April did very well in recommending alternative sentence structure and offering more concise wording. I will be sure to contact April for all my future manuscripts :) Thanks again, April!
Genoveva D.

Genoveva D.

Sep, 2024

Great experience! April is knowledgeable, friendly, and highly professional - an absolute joy to work with, and I'll certainly be using her again when I find myself in need of a copy editor.
D P.

D P.

Aug, 2024

April was professional in her communication with me, and she did more editing than I had expected, including a bit of developmental editing even though I was just looking for a proofreader. She brought up great points, although much of the content would have made more sense if she had been more familiar with the first book. Due to this, it most likely confused her. Unfortunately, the document I...
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Aaron S.

Aaron S.

Aug, 2024

All in all, good experience.

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