I am primarily a copyeditor, which means that I focus on making sure the writing is clear and correct, which includes grammar, spelling, and syntax (sentence structure). I am also experienced in line editing and content editing, both of which are more about analyzing the writing itself for flow, readability, overall cohesion, etc. I can offer assistance in helping a client find other professionals for the publishing process (publishers, illustrators, graphic designers, etc.) when I cannot fulfill those needs myself.

While I mostly work on books, I am willing to work on any kind of written piece: articles, essays, short stories, etc. I am also happy to work with most genres, both fiction and nonfiction. I would not recommend seeking my services for screenplays, scripts, or poetry except for basic copyediting, as I am not particularly skilled in working with these types of writing.

Absolutely! In fact, most of my clients so far have been people I've never met face-to-face.

For books, I charge $0.008 per word. (Word count is based off of pre-editing.)

For articles and essays, I charge a flat fee of $30.

For projects in which I am expected to do more than simply copyedit and content edit (i.e. if you are more in need of a ghostwriter or co-writer), I charge $15 per hour.

I am relatively flexible with these prices and will gladly work with a client to determine any adjustments to the price range before beginning work.

I believe that everyone has the ability to write a story, and it is my greatest honor to help writers see their stories come to life. My goal in editing is nothing more than to make your writing the best it can be.

I make a special effort to keep the author's voice true to their original writing. You won't have to worry about me attempting to rewrite your book for you. I give you all of my suggestions for grammar, spelling, syntax, and content based on my schooling and experience, but you are the one ultimately in control of your book.

Google Docs is ideal for the technology I use, but I am perfectly capable of working with Microsoft Word, as well as physical copies.

"[Odessa] was the first person I found who focused on the story as a whole and where it was going."

- Alexis Flitton, current client

"[Odessa] was so kind and so professional! She was very thorough with my manuscript and caught a lot of my mistakes."

- Elizabeth Ruth, past client

"Odessa Taylor ... is intelligent, innovative, capable, dependable, and very patient. I could not have written my book without her dedicated contribution and support."

- Tricia Grimsman LCSW, current client

"Working with Odessa Taylor was an absolute pleasure. She edited my book with both professionalism and efficiency, delivering high-quality work on time and with clear attention to detail."

- T.K. Gordon, current client