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Hi! My name is Sandi.

I'm a proofreader and editor from South Florida.

My background in performance and painting is what I bring to the art of writing books.

For the creative, I provide awareness and organization. For the sage, I offer ideas that keep your target audience engaged.

In fact, it's all about your target audience, whether you're writing fiction or nonfiction.

I specialize in both US and UK English.

I have worked with a variety of clients from all around the world, including:

Canada
Colombia
England
Ireland
Scotland
New Zealand
Nigeria
Ethiopia
India
Germany
Croatia
Estonia
Romania
Kazakhstan
Egypt
Poland
China

Style Manuals:American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)

Software:Adobe Acrobat Pro, Apple Pages, Google Docs, Microsoft Word

Services

My signature 3-Step Process ™ is designed to make my authors' books the best they can be.

1. Developmental edit:

The first step is the developmental edit, centered around the manuscript's structure and ensuring it aligns with the target reader of your choice and your goals. This package includes 3 free calls.

$0.01 per word

2. Copy + line edit package:

My copy + line edit package is next, which is the sifting through, refining, and elevating of the language to speak directly to your target reader. This package includes 2 free calls.

$0.02 per word

3. Proofreading:

Lastly, the book must be proofread to ensure consistency and that the book is error-free before publication. This package includes a free call.

$0.005 per word

Let's set the date for our work together!


I offer a free sample edit of 5 pages to give you a feel for my style. Write me at sandi@proofreadersandi.com

Fiction Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Science fiction

Nonfiction Genres: Academic, Autobiography and memoir, Biography, Business, Creative nonfiction, DIY/how-to, History, Reference, Self-help, Textbooks

Tell me about your book!

"Sandi is an absolute genius when it comes to shaping a book that both shows your genius AND speaks to a specific person. Working with her will be the best investment you can make for yourself and your future readers.”

—Ben McLellan, author of Ethical Scaling

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“Sandi was very professional and in addition made practical suggestions to improve my writing. Thank you, Sandi! Rating: five stars!”

—Paul E. Cranley, author of Marian Confirmation Companion

What People Are Saying

Sherwette Mansour, author of Why No One Is Buying Your Product mentioned me in Vince Warnock's podcast episode about writing a #1 best-selling book! Listen to it at 17:30-18:50 here for the section about our work together. Funny story...😂

“Choosing Sandi was the best decision of my self-publishing journey.”

—Emmanuella Ofurie, author of PRAY this...

Emmanuella interviewed me about my editing & proofreading process on her YouTube channel Nuella's Nuggets! Watch here.

Some of the published books I've happily helped bring to publication:

The Tenth Muse: How Maria Antonia Advanced the Pastoral Opera by April Lynn James

A Little Dog’s Adventures in a Big Dog’s World by Suzanne Catalano

Rabbit Holes & Pepper Spray: Book One of the Team Orange Saga by Z. B. Meshenberg

African Born: An American Story by Bold Mary

The Cost of Citizenship: A Family’s Battle Against Persecution and Sacrifices for Freedom by Andres Gamboa Barrera

You Can Turn This Around: A Memoir, How I Learned to Be My Own Fairy Godmother by Lazara Canton

Brave Wise Woman: Transform The Fallout of Your Breakup into Your Power by Jen Legaspi

The Art of Slow Travel: See the World and Savor the Journey on a Budget by Bhavana Gesota

Conquer Your Summit: How to Build a Five-Year Plan & Live Your Best Life by Aliki Samone

Be Anxiety Free Forever: Reawaken the Brilliance of Your Subconscious in 7 Easy Steps and Find the Lasting Freedom That’s Meant for You by Emma Upton

Winning the Silent Battle: Exposing 8 Lies Hindering Your Mental Health by Desiree Theassa Young

Grow to Your Fullest: Four steps to rise above the crowd, bloom and bear fruit by Ling Qin Zhang

The Unbelievable Truth of Narcissism: Reclaiming Your Life After Experiencing Narcissistic Dysfunction by Sasha Campbell

Broken Star: My Self Love Journey (Serendipity) by Iva Tarle

Master the Art of Learning: A Practical Guide to High Performance Memory Skills to Advance Your Career by Peter Szczensny

The Smarter Exit: A strategic plan to scale and exit your business by Cliff Spolander

The Ultimate College Admissions Guide: Learn How to Get In, Go Through, & Graduate College (Almost) Debt Free by Diana Barbu

Conquer CSS: Master the Fundamentals of Cascading Style Sheets and Create a More Beautiful Web Presence by Ryan Boddy

Delicious and Doable: The straightforward guide that guarantees a permanent successful transition to plant-based eating by Anne Hoffman

Antidote: My Commitment to Thrive with Kidney Disease by Hiral Patel

The Wealthy Airbnb Superhost: How to Escape the 9-to-5 Grind and Create Long-Term Wealth Using Airbnbs by Patryk Swietek

"I have known Sandi for more than a decade. Among her many gifts is her ability to proofread and edit documents and books. She has a strong artistic bent and sensibility and a bubbly personality to boot. She understands writers, whether that writer is aspiring to be Hemingway or is a business professional looking to up-level a work-related document. Sandi has edited two of my books, each from distinctly separate genres, and was spot-on, expedient, and professional. Her ability to spy errors in spelling, grammar and word usage is phenomenal. She is able to work under pressure and meet deadline demands without compromising the integrity of her work. Sandi has a magpie eye for spotting other errors such as repeated phrases, paragraphs, or sections. Her rates are extremely fair given her effort, proficiency and results. I look forward with excitement to working with Sandi in the future and recommend her without reservation or hesitation."

—Scott W. Allen, author of Were They Ever Here at All? More Epic Tales of the Grateful Dead

"During the process of getting my book ready for sale, I used Sandi's proofreading and editing services. I must say I feel I made the best possible choice. Her ability to analyze the subject matter and create dialogue in hopes of keeping things authentic but relatable was amazing. I believe she loves what she does, which in my book, is a recipe for future business to be conducted between her and I for sure. People, do not miss out on one of the best editing services your money can buy.”

—Deletrie Roshawn, author of F.I.F. Element: A Deep Dive into the Still Waters of a Man's Soul

"Last summer, dealing with his serious illness, I was driven to write about my youngest brother. Having no childhood dreams of authorhood, nor any cathartic desire to share our troubled childhood with the world, I began writing/dictating memories respectfully in a journal and on my phone. Now, what to do with these writings. Fortunately, I found Proofreader Sandi who, with a written sample and brief conversation, appreciated my needs and personality. Even though the expert in her field of editing and proofreading, she was ever ready to listen to my concerns or confusion, never pushing me, only using gentle persuasion.

The biggest feat of accomplishment was convincing me to write an introduction after having just written the book. 'Really?' I thought, 'After writing 30,000 words?' After reading her editing suggestions, I realized I had to write more, which at first I thought preposterous. She soothed me by saying I did not have to, the story spoke for itself. 'I never dreamed of writing this!!! Writing does not make me feel better,' I grumbled ungraciously. Always the professional, she replied, 'And that’s your introduction.'

The proof of Sandi’s perfection was during the publishing phase as Amazon and IngramSpark approved the manuscript immediately because the proofreading was flawless. Readers have commented on the structure of the book, appreciating the independent, dated milestones/memories within organized chapters, which could only have happened with Sandi’s guidance. Thank you, Sandi, for your support and unwavering dedication to this story."

—Lynne Podrat, author of Listen to Me: How My Down Syndrome Brother Saved My Life

"Editing with Sandra was fantastical from beginning to end; fantastical being part of my book title, a word in her bio and our experience working together! She is professional, talented and inspiring. Sandi was outstanding at finding the voice of the story and the writer, making sure they were both consistent and clear throughout. She approached my complex and abstract storyline with an open mind and fully embraced it, honing it into something so much more than when I thought it was first “done”. The way she inspected and shifted the details ultimately turned my rough stone into a polished jewel. Sandra's work style provided me the perfect combination of feedback, instruction, boundaries and encouragement, making her an invaluable addition to my team. This is only the beginning! I look forward to working with her on the rest of my books in the series.”

—Terra Nicolle, author of Spiraling Up

"I came across Sandi while I was writing my first ever book with SPS. I was very new and didn't have a clue how to do anything. I was struggling to find an editor who had experience writing a memoir about domestic abuse. Sandi and I emailed back and forth many times before I decided to use her services. I chose to work with her as her prices were reasonable but also because I was very encouraged by her and how quickly she would respond to my many emails. It was very reassuring to have someone on my team who was also excited about my work and communicated well. This is very important to me. Throughout the process Sandi would communicate what she was doing with my manuscript and how it was going. She went over it many times and very thoroughly. She did a great job at changing what needed to be changed without changing the tone or message of my story. This memoir is obviously near and dear to my heart and I was very vulnerable in writing it. She made me feel safe. I highly recommend Sandi. I am so happy that I chose her as my editor and look forward to working with her again."

—Desiree Joy Arias, author of The Monster in Him: One Woman’s Story of Surviving Domestic Abuse

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