Looking for an experienced editor?
Lee Warren brings over twenty years of experience in the Christian publishing industry, working as a contract editor for a variety of publishers, including Barbour Publishing, Electric Moon Publishing, Bold Vision Books, and others. He also serves on the editorial staff of The Christian Communicator manuscript critique service, where he provides guidance to authors seeking to refine their work.
Services Offered
Copy editing (includes a line edit)
Proofreading
Indie author consulting (via Zoom, Skype or phone)
Availability: Now Booking for November 1, 2025 and Beyond
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Copy Edit
The copy editing process will address spelling errors, typos, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and word usage errors (there / their / they’re, etc.). It will also eliminate redundancies, passive voice, weak words, repeated words, and inconsistencies in verb tenses. Additionally, it will tackle style concerns and ensure a seamless flow.
Standard Fee: 1.5 cents per word
Enhanced Formatting Fee (to industry standards per the Chicago Manual of Style): 2.0 cents per word
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Proofread
Proofreading provides a subtle enhancement to your content, such as inserting missing commas and rectifying occasional typos. Unlike substantive/developmental editing or copy editing, proofreading focuses on projects that have undergone professional editing and are nearly ready for publication, requiring a final meticulous review. Formatting is not included in this package.
Fee = 0.8 cents per word
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Indie Author Consult
When the nuances of indie publishing become overwhelming, having a seasoned author by your side can make all the difference. Gain insights and guidance that will empower you on your author journey to step into the freedom that you crave.
Fee = $99.00 per hour
Let’s work together
What People Are Saying
“My book Rekindle Your Dreams never would have been picked up by a publisher if it weren’t for Lee Warren’s critique of my book proposal. Because of his efforts, I was confident when I submitted my proposal to editors that it was solid and grammatically sound. I recommend Lee to everyone who wants to increase their chances of being published. His corrections, questions and recommendations were invaluable.”
— Trish Porter, Olympian and author
“I had the honor of working with Lee Warren as an editor for my book. He was both thorough and thoughtful. He really took the time to hear where I was coming from and then edited the book accordingly. It is obvious that he is passionate about his work.”
— Colleen Sullivan Clapper, author
“Lee recently proofread two of my books and was very thorough. As well as the normal proofreading, I also asked him to change my manuscript into U.S. English, which was a lot more work than I realized. Yet, Lee completed the task with a level of detail that was well beyond my expectations. He is also very patient—a wonderful quality in a proofreader. My second book had a lot of the same mistakes as the first, which I totally missed, but he didn’t complain. I’d highly recommend his work.”
— Susan Barnes, author