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THE EDITOR
Jaimie-Rose Brewer, a.k.a.
For authors, content creators, academics, and job seekers
Whether you're looking to self-publish your novel, fine-tune your latest article, or polish up your thesis, my job is to help you shape the strongest version of your voice. With formal training in copy-editing and proofreading and an editorial internship through The Writers' College, plus 20 years of writing fiction, I understand editing from both sides of the page.
(read more about my background here)
What's your project?
Here are some examples of the types of writing I work with:
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Fiction and non-fiction manuscripts:
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All audiences, from Adult and New Adult to YA and Children’s Literature
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Contemporary and genre fiction, including Romance (spice-friendly), Speculative Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Crime, Dystopian, and Psychological Fiction
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Memoirs
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Digital and professional content:
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Short- and long-form blogs, articles, and web content (including social media bios)
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Websites, landing pages and marketing copy for businesses and creators
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CVs and resumes
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Academic work:
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For essays, theses, or research papers (APA, Harvard or Harvard-Anglia styles), I offer proofreading to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy
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A quick note: I only work on English-language texts in UK (South African) or US style conventions.
How can I help you?
I can help you with the following editing services:
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Copy-editing:
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Line-by-line corrections for grammar, spelling, punctuation, repetition, and clarity
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Light feedback on style, voice, tone, paragraph flow, and narrative consistency
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Proofreading:
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Final quality check of a finished project focusing on surface-level errors, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting
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Citations and reference checking:
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Ensuring structural and formatting consistency in academic work
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CV design and formatting:
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Professional layout and focused summaries to improve clarity, readability, and presentatio
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My editing philosophy:
To me, editing is an investment and a collaborative process that requires clear communication and shared understanding of your goal.
That's why I offer a free Sample Edit to all new clients, up to 1,000 words. This gives us both a sneak peek into each other's working styles. If it turns out we’re not the right fit creatively, that’s okay. The goal is always to ensure your writing is in the best hands for what it needs.
As a novelist who works with my own editor, I also understand the importance of finding someone whose editing approach matches your vision.
Why choose me over AI?
Yes—tools like ChatGPT and Claude can fix up sentences, and more advanced apps can even provide large-scale feedback on your manuscript. But these systems are just that—systems.
As a human editor, I don’t just adjust words ... I help shape meaning. How? By collaborating with you, the human writer. By interpreting your work with my human emotions, not linguistic patterns. My feedback is based on context. On you, and your broader vision for the project.
In short, I don't edit based on the voice of eight billion people. Just yours.
“[Jaimie] demonstrated a sound grasp of technical editing by accurately correcting grammar and punctuation. She consistently aimed to meet the requirements of the briefs she was given.”
— Nichola Meyer, principal of The Writers' College
“Jaimie-Rose has an excellent command of the English language and a keen eye for detail. Throughout her copy-editing and proofreading studies, she consistently demonstrated strong editing skills, accuracy, and professionalism. As her tutor, I have no hesitation in highly recommending her services as an editor, copy-editor, and proofreader.”
— Di Smith, tutor for the Copy-editing and Proofreading Course at The Writers' College
Where I can’t help:
Just so we're aligned, while I've been trained in substantive editing, I don’t currently offer the following services:
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Developmental, structural, or substantive editing
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Rewrites and revisions of full manuscripts or sections
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Ghostwriting
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Academic editing beyond proofreading and reference checking
If your work needs this more in-depth attention, I'm happy to refer editors who can help, as well as share some excellent free resources.
Getting started:
Before we begin, it helps to get some context about your project so I can understand what stage you’re at in the writing process. This includes a few specific details about your project like:
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The full word count
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Whether your project is complete or still in progress
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Whether you’ve done any self-editing
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A short description (genre, topic or purpose)
For some projects, I may also request a sample or full document for an editorial assessment. This helps me recommend the most suitable editing approach and provide an accurate quote. For new clients, a Sample Edit may also support this process where appropriate.
Pricing guide:
Every project is unique, so final quotes are based on the scope, length, and editorial requirements. As a general guide:
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Proofreading: from R0.15 per word (minimum charge R150 per project)
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Copy-editing: from R0.25 per word (minimum charge R250 per project)
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Citation and reference checking: from R150, plus R10 per reference
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CV design and formatting: from R250
Founding Client Discount: Available for a limited number of projects while I build my freelance editing portfolio and collect client testimonials.
(You can also find me here)
Request a quote or free sample edit
I'd love to hear more about your project and how I can help. You can either fill in the form below or email editor@jaimiedashrose.com, and I’ll get back to you within 1–2 days.
(If you haven't received a response by then, check your spam box!)
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