Sarah Smith

Perfect Pages Editor LLC

Providing copy editing and/or proofreading services for authors of Christian fiction.

Member of the Christian Editors Association

One mark of a great editor is someone who can sharpen your writing without changing your voice. Sarah does this for me and much more! She makes working on my manuscript effortless and enjoyable. Not only does Sarah possess a solid grasp on the mechanics of writing, she also provides wise suggestions and spots what is lacking that needs to be present. She's skillful, thorough, and dependable. I feel confident in my work after Sarah has gone through it and made it ready for the world.
-Sondra Kraak, author of Love That Counts series
I can't speak highly enough of Sarah's proofreading skills and how beneficial it was in cleaning up my final manuscript. I expected her to find a few typos, but she made so many valuable observations, and I'm so grateful. My book is stronger because of her input!
- New York Times bestselling author Courtney Walsh
Sarah’s insightful guidance and meticulous attention to detail transformed my manuscript into a masterpiece. Her dedication and expertise exceeded my expectations, making her an indispensable partner in my creative journey. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to any author, aspiring or otherwise.
-Urcelia Teixeira, award winning author of faith-filled suspense that won’t let you go! ™️
I am beyond thrilled with the editing work done by Sarah. Not only did she catch the expected typos and grammatical errors, but she put great thought into my progression of ideas and logical flow. Her recommendations were consistently on point and not only improved the technicalities of my work, but the overall quality as well. Sarah's input on my application of scripture was well-formed and sound. I probably accepted 99% of her recommendations. I love that her edits enhanced and clarified my writing, but in no way sacrificed my voice.
-Kim Gilson
An author pours their heart and soul into the printed words on the pages of their book. Yet many heartfelt words alone do not necessarily make a great book. A good editor can help you make improvements that will perfect your manuscript. Placing your work into trustworthy hands is of utmost importance. Sarah Smith is that person. However, "trustworthy" is not the only word that depicts Sarah; knowledgeable, dependable, reliable, and capable also describe her. In addition to her excellent language skills, Sarah is exceptionally organized and has outstanding interpersonal skills. Your first draft may reveal your heart, but revision reveals the full message.
~ Malinda K. Oakes, Managing Editor National Publications

My Services

Exceptional copy editing and proofreading skills
Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency
Detail oriented

Copy editing includes checking for inconsistencies, correcting grammatical issues, and making changes to sentence structure and word choice, ensuring your writing is pleasurable to read. This could mean suggestions in rewriting awkward sounding sentences, proposing alternative word choices, or questioning sentences with unclear meaning.
Proofreading checks for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. This includes checking for accuracy in text and layout, ridding the document of cosmetic errors.

Pricing

About Sarah

With high school English teachers as parents, it was only natural for reading and writing to be an integral part of my life. I have always been a voracious reader and early on discovered the joy of expressing myself through words, winning young authors contests and being published in the local newspaper. While in college, I tutored other students who needed help with grammar. I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in magazine journalism and worked as a writer for a weekly business publication, transitioning to a freelance writer with the birth of our first child. As our children grew, I chronicled our activities and family vacations, wrote newsletters for various organizations, and edited school papers and essays for scholarship applications. In 2020, I joined a national publishing company as a writer and editor assistant, contributing to eight monthly magazines. After beta reading and proofreading a book in 2023, the award-winning author encouraged me to consider freelance editing and proofreading. Perfect Pages Editor was founded a few months later and it is a fabulous career! I live in Northeast Ohio and am a wife, mother, Christ-follower, and scrapbooker, and enjoy traveling, hiking, taking photographs, and eating dark chocolate.