Thoughtful copy editing and proofreading
Your story deserves an editor who gets it—and gets you. I help indie authors polish and strengthen their work with thoughtful guidance and a hawkish eye for detail.
From big-picture feedback to comma wrangling, I'm here to help with whatever you need in the editing process. You’ll gain confidence and a manuscript that truly shines, word-perfect and ready for readers.
Hi, I'm Sarah!
What I Do
Copy Editing
A deep grammatical edit for overall writing quality.
I ensure the language is polished, clear, and consistent to clear up wordiness, unintentional shifts in verb tense, grammar, and word choice.
Line Editing
A language- and flow-focused edit.
I go line by line to smooth out clunkiness, clichés, and contradictions to help your style shine with maximum clarity and impact.
Proofreading
A technical edit focused on the nitty-gritty.
I deliver a final, word-perfect draft free of all stray commas, typos, inaccuracies, and formatting errors. (Includes no suggestions related to style, sentence structure, or flow.)
Manuscript Evaluation
Not sure which level of editing you need?
Let's chat about your goals, then I'll read your manuscript and give a 1-page editorial feedback summary with my big-picture impressions and advice.
For all my editing services, I offer a free sample edit and Zoom/phone call so we can get to know each other and make sure we're a good fit.
Meet Sarah Schedler
Hi! I’m Sarah—a book-loving, detail-obsessed editor who’s ready to dive into your story and help your words shine. I LOVE to read and geek out about characters, story arcs, and grammar, so this truly is my dream job! I offer editing services for fiction, nonfiction, blog posts, articles, emails, and just about anything else you’ve written.
One of my favorite things about editing for indie authors is reading and editing all kinds of writing, though I have a special soft spot for romance, mystery, memoir, and self-help.
When I’m not editing, you’ll probably find me reading, walking my dog Patti, keeping up with NBA basketball (Go Nuggets!), or experimenting with just how many ways I can combine pasta and cheese before it stops being incredible. (It hasn’t so far.)
Why Choose Me
I've been editing full-time since 2021. I have a Certificate in Editing from the American Copy Editors Society, and I'm proud to maintain a 100% Job Success Score on Upwork. I've worked with authors on a whole host of genres, from self-help guides and goal-oriented calendar-planners to publishing-house nonfiction and self-published WLW ro-mystery fiction.
I know how much trust it takes to hand your writing to someone else, and I don’t take that lightly. Communication is a big deal to me, so I take the time to understand your story, vision, and goals and make sure we’re on the same page.
I believe a great editor is part cheerleader, part guide, part grammar nut. I’m here to encourage you, ask questions to help strengthen your writing (when you want that!), and help you cross the finish line with confidence—and a word-perfect manuscript.
"Great communication & quick turnaround! Sarah was super accommodating and flexible, and she was able to quickly get a feel for my writing style and tailor her suggestions to fit it.
She's so good, in fact, I decided to start another gig for her to do right away!"
– Noi L.
Get in touch
Ready to hire an editor? Fill out my contact form to tell me a bit about your project, and I'll get back to you within 48 hours.