Heartfelt Editorial Services Llc

Hello! I'm Kourtney Schmiedeke, the owner and sole editor of Heartfelt Editorial Services LLC. Experience: With over 24 years of writing experience and one and a half years of editing experience specializing in fiction, I deliver comprehensive editing services with a focus on empathy. Services I offer : Copyediting: Ensuring clarity, consistency, and precision in language usage. Proofreading: Thoroughly reviewing manuscripts to catch errors and inconsistencies. Line Editing: Enhancing readability, coherence, and narrative flow. Manuscript Evaluations: Providing constructive feedback to refine storytelling and strengthen plot, characters, and structure. Alpha Reading: Offering valuable insights and perspectives as an early reader. Beta Reading: Enhancing plot, pacing, and reader engagement. Book Proposal Edits: Assisting in editing compelling proposals that showcase your project's vision and marketability. Additionally, I offer two tailored editing packages: Basic Package: Includes copyediting, proofreading, line editing, and manuscript evaluations. Premium Package: Includes all features of the Basic Package plus referral to a book publisher and developmental editor, blurb editing, and referral to a book cover designer and formatting. I BELIEVE THAT: Editing is a delicate balance of honesty and empathy. At Heartfelt Editorial Services LLC, I prioritize preserving the author's voice while providing compassionate and insightful feedback, empowering writers to tell their stories authentically. Community Engagement: I am deeply involved in fostering a supportive literary community. Having managed 3 successful online Facebook groups for eight years, I transitioned into a business owner in March 2023. Additionally, with a vibrant Bookstagram presence, I passionately champion authors. Avid Reader: As an avid reader, my favorite genres include romance, fantasy, and YA books.