John Irvin

John Irvin – Editor

Helping authors and publishers polish manuscripts with precision and care. I've proofed 150+ books since 2020—your words, ready for readers!

Overview

As a professional proofreader with more than 100 books polished since 2019, I help authors and publishers present their work with confidence. My role is to make your writing shine—free of distracting errors—so your message connects clearly with readers.

I specialize in proofreading self-help, business/entrepreneurship, fiction, and faith-based books, partnering with authors, editors, and publishing houses to ensure manuscripts are publication-ready.

Using Microsoft Word, Adobe, or Google Docs, I carefully review every page for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency. I follow the Chicago Manual of Style (or your preferred guide) and deliver two versions of your manuscript: one with tracked changes, and one clean copy ready to publish.

Clients appreciate my attention to detail, clear communication, and on-time delivery. I believe the proofreading stage should give you peace of mind, knowing your words are polished and your book is ready for its readers.

Client Testimonials:

“It is a pleasure to partner with John as part of our publication process. Our authors are grateful for John’s attention to detail and keen eye for catching errors. He excels at proofreading manuscripts to precision. An excellent communicator, John keeps you informed throughout the proofreading process and meets his deadlines. Honest, reliable, prompt, and hardworking, John is a benefit to any author, manuscript, or publishing company.”

– Christen M. Jeschke, Editorial Director at Freiling Publishing

“John was so flexible to work with! I had a special job that needed some out-of-the-box thinking, he jumped right in and did a super job. I can’t wait to use him again.”

– Marie White, Zamiz Press

“We were in the last stages of preparing our YA book for publication and to ensure we hadn’t missed fine-tuning the grammatical details, we asked John to review the manuscript. I appreciate his timeliness and eye for small items that needed our attention. His proofreading was an important last step in our production process. Thanks, John!”

– Rachel Pellegrino, Little Lamb Books publisher

“I really appreciated working with John! He did an awesome job on my first book! I’m really happy and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a proofreader!”

– Danielle P Harvey, Author of The Prophecy and Age-Old Enemies

“John provides a great proofreading service! He is an honest, affordable, easy-to-work-with professional. He was able to find the tiny mistakes that my editor missed in correcting my manuscript. Be sure to request his proofreading service, he works quickly and effectively. Thanks again, John!”

– Krystal Bradley, Author

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Geography Health & Wellbeing History
Fiction
Historical Romance Humor & Comedy Urban Fantasy
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Certificate of Completion of Editing and Proofreading Made Simple
  • Certificate of Completion of Editing Mastery: How to Edit Writing to Perfection

Work experience

Self-employed

Dec, 2019 — Present

Portfolio

The prophecy (Longing mates Book 1)

Paquette-Harvey, Danielle

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The Good Pastor

Williams, Kelly, M.

Chasing Daylight

Craddock, Katie

Becoming A Kamala

Maddali, Dr Kamala

John has 12 reviews

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Jay S.

Jay S.

Sep, 2025

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John was timely, collaborative, and professional throughout the editing process. He gave thoughtful feedback that strengthened the manuscript while preserving my voice. Most importantly, it always felt like he genuinely cared about the book. I’d recommend him to any author looking for not just an...
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John I.
Thank you so much for that warm and encouraging review, Jay. I really do appreciate you. I'm so happy I could help you with your book and I wish you all the success! Congratulations ahead of time!
Ryan B.

Ryan B.

Sep, 2025

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John did such a fantastic job! This was my first time writing a book and first time using a service to get help with a book. I was so impressed with all the "things" John did that I didn't even think about it. And everything was done consistently. I will definitely use John again in the future!
John I.
Thank you so much, Ryan. I appreciate your kind words and I enjoyed every minute of working with you on your book. I look forward to the next project! Congratulations on getting your book done!
Kloe T.

Kloe T.

May, 2025

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Loved working with John! As someone completely new to the world of publishing, I felt so at ease throughout our collaboration thanks to his guidance and support. He consistently kept me updated and responded to all of my questions and concerns. When I got my manuscript back, it was thoroughly edi...
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Paul F.

Paul F.

Dec, 2025

I highly recommend John for book editing. He did a thorough and professional job taking care of my book. Not only did he deliver the project on time, but his communication throughout the process was excellent. A great experience overall. Thanks.
John I.
I appreciate you, Paul, and your kind words. Thank you so much again for giving me the opportunity to help you. I wish you all the best!
Jenipher Chombela M.

Jenipher Chombela M.

Dec, 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ John was exceptional to work with. His proofreading was precise, timely, and deeply respectful of my voice. He handled the emotional depth of the manuscript with care and strengthened the clarity and flow of the entire book. A calm, professional, and reliable collaborator — highly reco...
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John I.
Thank you so much for that review, Jenipher. I truly appreciate you. I wish you all the best!

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