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Amanda Shirley

@amanda_sh1rley

Professional KDP Publishing Expert, Beta Reader, and Book Editor

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Englisch, Deutsch, Französisch
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Über mich
Hi! I’m Amanda Shirley, a professional beta reader, sensitivity reader, editor, and Amazon KDP publishing specialist. I help authors turn rough manuscripts into polished, publish-ready books through honest, actionable feedback on pacing, plot, character development, clarity, dialogue, representation, and overall reader experience. I also provide editing, professional formatting, and KDP publishing support. If you're ready to create a book that feels authentic, engages readers, and meets professional publishing standards, I’m here to help.... Mehr lesen

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Meine Dienstleistungen

Buchlayout & Buchsatz
I will be your all in one book editor, formatter and amazon KDP expert and book editing
Korrekturlesen
I will professionally proofread, copy edit and edit your book for publishing

Portfolio

Arbeitserfahrung

Self_employed / Freelance

Developmental Editor and Book Content Specialist

Self employed / Freelance • Freiberufler

Sep 2025 - Present • 1 yr 1 mo

Support authors in strengthening manuscript structure, story development, content organization, and reader engagement. Provide developmental feedback on plot, pacing, character development, chapter flow, and overall manuscript clarity, depending on the project. Also specialize in writing compelling book blurbs and Amazon KDP descriptions that communicate a book's value and appeal to its target audience. Combine editorial insight with reader-focused writing to help authors prepare stronger manuscripts and present their books professionally.

Self-Employed_/ Freelancer

Amazon KDP Publishing Specialist

Self-Employed / Freelancer • Freiberufler

May 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 5 mos

Help authors prepare professional manuscripts for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Specialize in Kindle eBook formatting, paperback interior formatting, manuscript preparation, publishing file checks, and self-publishing support. Focus on creating clean, readable layouts and properly structured book files that meet the requirements of the intended publishing format. Support fiction and nonfiction authors throughout the book preparation process, helping them move from completed manuscripts toward publication-ready files.

Self_Employed

Book Editor and Proofreader

Self Employed • Freiberufler

Jan 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 9 mos

Provide manuscript editing, proofreading, and copy editing services for fiction and nonfiction authors. Review spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, clarity, consistency, and readability while preserving the author's intended voice and message. Help writers identify language issues and refine their manuscripts before publication. Apply a detail-oriented editorial approach to improve writing quality and deliver polished content suitable for the next stage of the publishing process.