O. Marie Dosier

O. Marie Dosier – Editor

Meticulous editor and proofreader with experience working with both new and established authors. Specializing in genre romance.

Overview

As a seasoned copyeditor and proofreader, I have a passion for crafting message architecture that empowers authors and entrepreneurs to connect with their audiences both online and offline, ensuring their communication is consistent and relevant. After taking a personal leave in 2022, I am now accepting new clients and excited about the opportunity to help more authors achieve their publishing goals.


With over 20 years of experience in writing, editing, and proofreading for independent publishing companies, media outlets, marketing campaigns, and production companies, I bring a wealth of expertise to every writing project.


If it's written, I can help! From first drafts to final revisions, I am committed to delivering high-quality editorial and proofreading services for authors and content creators who want to produce clear, concise, and compelling content.


My editing style is conversational and collaborative. I offer suggestions for rewrites, ask many questions, and focus on maintaining the author’s voice. I take detailed notes to pinpoint inconsistencies and ensure accuracy. Think of me as that slightly annoying but well-meaning friend who always corrects your grammar, dedicated to making your writing the best it can be.

Services
Fiction
African American Fiction Chick Lit Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance Romantic Comedy
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2008 — Present

Experienced copy editor and proofreader with expertise in AP, APA, and Chicago styles. I have edited a variety of genres, with a strong focus on contemporary romance and women's fiction. Collaborated with multiple authors and production editors to deliver high-quality substantive editing, copy editing, and proofreading within tight deadlines. Highly skilled in fact-checking and reference citation.

Portfolio

Songs of Lost Things: Sonata for the Sun

McCollough, Monica

The Writing Tree LLC

Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
The Many Dates of Indigo

Samuel, Amber

W by Wattpad Books

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
The College Route

Essex, Denise

B. Love Publications

Copy Editing
My Freedom Journey: Be Free. Be Brave. Be Radical

Melanie Dillett-Dukes

Mynd Matters Publishing

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Lunch With Maria -- A Sicillian Odyssey

Orlando, Maria

Prometheus Books, LLC

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Queen's Surrender: To A Higher Calling (The Jamieson Legacy Book 11)

Simmons, Pat

Christian Reads Press

Copy Editing
Passion's Fool

Craft, Francine

Proofreading
Fallen Angel

Ray, Francis

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading

O. Marie has 10 reviews

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Tyler K.

Tyler K.

Jun, 2022

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I am very glad to have had O. Marie's help in editing my novel. She has had an eye to edit things I never would have noticed or knew to pay attention to.
Tabitha A.

Tabitha A.

May, 2022

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Ms. O. Marie did a wonderful job on editing my work. She asked for clarity where there may have been confusion and didn’t make assumptions. She also gave me the freedom to say yay or nay to her suggestions. She stayed in communication with me as much as was possible. I happened to send her an incomplete copy of my manuscript on accident, instead of the completed one and she took the time to sti...
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Shakuur A.

Shakuur A.

Sep, 2021

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It was an absolute pleasure working with O.Marie. She explained why she felt certain changes should be made, and left it up to you to make those changes. The collaboration was concise and to the point. I look forward to working on other projects with her in the future.
Scarlet Ibis J.

Scarlet Ibis J.

Oct, 2024

I worked with O. Marie to proofread my debut novel, and I have to say, they were amazing. They caught so many grammatical errors that Grammarly didn’t even flag them, which enhanced several of my chapters. They also gave me great suggestions for word choices, recommending better options that improved the overall flow. On top of that, they provided a helpful summary that made it easier to see wh...
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Monique C.

Monique C.

Aug, 2022

Unfortunately, my experience with Octavia has been poor to say the least. From the start at every point a response, submission of work was due from her, there was always an excuse to justify the delay. Tactics ranged from emails left in drafts, misunderstanding of dates/timelines, attachments not included in email. It started to become clear as being tactics because of the frequency emails were...
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