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Hi, I'm Leslie Aldridge, a detail-oriented editor and writer with a passion for clarity, consistency, and engaging storytelling. With a Certificate in Editing and years of experience in developmental editing, stylistic editing, copy editing, and proofreading, I enjoy helping authors bring their manuscripts to life and ensuring every piece is polished to perfection. I have a strong background in fiction editing, manuscript formatting, and digital publishing, and I'm skilled in working with Chicago, MLA, and APA style guides. When I'm not editing manuscripts, I also write marketing copy and social media content to promote books. I'm proficient in tools like Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, Grammarly, AutoCrit, and ProWritingAid, making me well-equipped to handle projects of various kinds.…Hi, I'm Leslie Aldridge, a detail-oriented editor and writer with a passion for clarity, consistency, and engaging storytelling. With a Certificate in Editing and years of experience in developmental editing, stylistic editing, copy editing, and proofreading, I enjoy helping authors bring their manuscripts to life and ensuring every piece is polished to perfection. I have a strong background in fiction editing, manuscript formatting, and digital publishing, and I'm skilled in working with Chicago, MLA, and APA style guides. When I'm not editing manuscripts, I also write marketing copy and social media content to promote books. I'm proficient in tools like Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, Grammarly, AutoCrit, and ProWritingAid, making me well-equipped to handle projects of various kinds.

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Hi, I'm Leslie Aldridge, a detail-oriented editor and writer with a passion for clarity, consistency, and engaging storytelling. With a Certificate in Editing and years of experience in developmental editing, stylistic editing, copy editing, and proofreading, I enjoy helping authors bring their manuscripts to life and ensuring every piece is polished to perfection. I have a strong background in fiction editing, manuscript formatting, and digital publishing, and I'm skilled in working with Chicago, MLA, and APA style guides. When I'm not editing manuscripts, I also write marketing copy and social media content to promote books. I'm proficient in tools like Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, Grammarly, AutoCrit, and ProWritingAid, making me well-equipped to handle projects of various kinds.…Hi, I'm Leslie Aldridge, a detail-oriented editor and writer with a passion for clarity, consistency, and engaging storytelling. With a Certificate in Editing and years of experience in developmental editing, stylistic editing, copy editing, and proofreading, I enjoy helping authors bring their manuscripts to life and ensuring every piece is polished to perfection. I have a strong background in fiction editing, manuscript formatting, and digital publishing, and I'm skilled in working with Chicago, MLA, and APA style guides. When I'm not editing manuscripts, I also write marketing copy and social media content to promote books. I'm proficient in tools like Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, Grammarly, AutoCrit, and ProWritingAid, making me well-equipped to handle projects of various kinds.

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Hi, I’m Leslie Aldridge, a detail-oriented editor and writer with a passion for clarity, consistency, and engaging storytelling. With a Certificate in Editing and years of experience in developmental editing, stylistic editing, copy editing, and proofreading, I enjoy helping authors bring their manuscripts to life and ensuring every piece is polished to perfection.

I have a strong background in fiction editing, manuscript formatting, and digital publishing, and I’m skilled in working with Chicago, MLA, and APA style guides. When I’m not editing manuscripts, I also write marketing copy and social media content to promote books. I’m proficient in tools like Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, Grammarly, AutoCrit, and ProWritingAid, making me well-equipped to handle projects of various kinds.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Editor & Independent Author

January 1, 2011 - Present

Wrote, edited, and proofread multiple manuscripts, approximately 400 pages each, ensuring grammatical accuracy, consistency, and stylistic clarity. Edited worldbuilding details for continuity, logic, and immersive storytelling. Formatted manuscripts for print and digital publication, ensuring industry standards for font, margins, front/back matter, and chapter layout. Wrote marketing copy, social media content, and promotional blurbs for books. Published and distributed books through multiple major retailers.

Proofreader (Volunteer) at Distributed Proofreaders Canada

December 31, 2017 - July 20, 2025

Proofread and corrected scanned historical texts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standardized formatting guidelines. Verified consistency between digital text and original documents.

Freelance Editor & Independent Author at Self-Employed

January 1, 2011 - Present

Proofreader (Volunteer) at Distributed Proofreaders Canada

December 31, 2017 - July 20, 2025

Proofread and corrected scanned historical texts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standardized formatting guidelines. Verified consistency between digital text and original documents.