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Hey, hi, hello! I'm Chelsea, the proofreader/editor/book nerd behind Starlight Editorial. You can read a bit more about me in the "About" tab, but I thought I'd just take this more informal space to more fully introduce myself. 

Working with books has been my dream since childhood. Every time I sat down with a new or favorite book felt special, and I remember as early as seven or eight years old wanting so desperately to be a part of that. In college, my goals focused more toward working in the news sector—magazine and newspapers and such—but I never lost my love for fiction. And, a few years into my supposed dream job at an easygoing local lifestyle magazine, I realized that that wasn't really the life I wanted after all. 

As I was coming to that realization, I stumbled across the website Proofread Anywhere. At the time, it specialized in training people to proofread legal transcripts for court stenographers. I lunged at the chance to leave my magazine job and freelance full-time. Over the last nearly five years now, I've been fortunate enough to build my freelance business to a place where I'm now—finally—ready to expand back to my first love of books and stories. 

I'll say the thing I'm probably not supposed to say: I realize I'm untested in the world of fiction editing. You're an independent author, paying for a dozen or more services for your book out of your own pocket. I know your time and your budget are precious. Even though my experience thus far is across other industries, I know I have insight and passion to contribute to your publishing journey. When I say that good stories change lives, it's no exaggeration. Books saved my life in childhood, whether I was curled up with them in bed after midnight or co-writing a laughably bad urban fantasy via email with my best friend in high school. There is no comfort, no catharsis like escaping into a character's life for a bit. 

If you're looking for a true partner in publishing your story—someone who will challenge you even while they build you up—then look no further.

Wishing you a safe and wonderful holiday season!