Proofreading and Copy Editing
As a longtime proofreader and copy editor, I am passionate about working with writers to deliver a finished product that is polished and refined. With dedication, mindfulness, and a thorough attention to detail, my goal is to help your work be the best it can be, while retaining your voice.
Praise
“At first, I didn’t think my novel needed a proofread. Between my agent, publishers, and the copyeditor, surely everything was A+ perfect, right? But a little voice in my head was unsure, and Elaini’s work had been recommended to me by an industry veteran who I trusted absolutely. Thank goodness I listened to that little voice, because despite my naive confidence, I was wrong about how A+ perfect ready my book was. Elaini caught mistakes, errors, and oversights that still have me shaking my head in disbelief. With all the stress that comes before your book fully launches into the world, it is a great relief to know that at least one piece of the puzzle is perfected. Thank you, Elaini.” — Michael Cox, author of Montecito
“Elaini was seriously such a pleasure to work with. She’s incredibly reliable, detail-oriented, easy to collaborate with, and always delivered great work. One of the biggest things that stood out was how proactive she was. She would anticipate needs or catch things before we even realized them ourselves, which was huge for our team and timelines. She constantly helped us stay ahead of deadlines and made fast-moving projects feel so much more manageable.
Beyond being amazing at what she does, she’s just a genuinely great partner to work with. She handled feedback seamlessly, always had a positive attitude, and became someone we all trusted and loved working with. We were constantly singing her praises internally. I’d work with her again in a heartbeat and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic freelance partner.” — Lindsy Geary, Senior Project Manager, BPD Healthcare
“I have worked with Elaini Caruso for several years and she never fails to go above and beyond expectations. She’s meticulous, professional, and always a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her services.”
— New York Times Bestselling Author Melissa Foster
“Elaini Caruso’s meticulous care and keen attention elevated the manuscript, bringing clarity, consistency, and polish that allowed the language to move as smoothly as the journey it tells.” — Randy Stollar, author of The Secret of Tu’ku’s Peak: A Tortoise Odyssey
“Elaini is a human. And a damn good one. And such a razor-eyed creative partner that it will truly free up your whole Creative Team. Knowing we have her overlooking the work gives us confidence to do it right.
Elaini isn’t just a master of grammar, she’s an encyclopedia of knowledge. Especially when it comes to Brand Guidelines, seamlessly remembering every minute detail...of, seemingly everything! We worked together on a client with an exhaustive list of rules, and Elaini quoted them so effortlessly it felt like she carried a mythical monk scroll with her at all times.
10/10, would work with again in a heartbeat!” — Patton Smith, Associate Creative Director, Brown Parker Demarinis