Ashlyn Harmon Author & Editor

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Editing services for indie authors 🩵

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Interested in working together? I offer:

✨FREE sample edits up to 2,000 words

✨FREE quotes long before a contract is signed

✨FULL transparency, that way you know what to expect

✨Payment plans because quality editing is an investment

Ready to work with someone who's as passionate about your story as you are? Visit www.ashlynharmon.com for more information or send me a message.

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2025/6/20 Edited to

For indie authors looking to elevate their manuscripts, various editing services are essential. **Developmental Editing** dives deep into your manuscript, examining plot structure, character arcs, and dialogue to enhance overall narrative quality. This service is ideal for authors seeking comprehensive feedback on their stories. **Manuscript Evaluation** offers a less intensive option, where detailed feedback is provided through an editorial letter. This approach focuses on key elements while allowing authors to retain creative control. **Proofreading** is the final step in the editing journey, ensuring that lingering typos, grammatical errors, and consistency issues are polished before publication. Each of these services supports authors in delivering a high-quality reading experience that resonates with their audience. Leveraging these editing options can be a pivotal move for indie writers aiming to succeed in a competitive landscape.

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Support indie authors

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I’m an indie author

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Book 9 of reading indie authors in May

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10 Editing Hacks (part 2)

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My Auto-buy Romance Authors

These are some of my favorite romance authors who I will buy from, no matter the genre of book. My favorites from each author. 📘Lauren Asher: Throttled 🏎️ 📘Scarlett St. Clair: A Touch of Chaos 🥀 📘 Kennedy Ryan: Before I Let Go ⏱️ 📘 Ana Huang: Twisted Lies 🌴 📘 Ali Hazelwood: Love Theoretica

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Local & Indie Authors (1/2)

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