Yes, my bid is higher than some. But making the magic that sets your book apart doesn't come cheap! Send me a chapter to edit for free, and I think you'll see why it's worth paying a little more for my expertise. As an award-winning wordsmith with 38 years of editing experience, I have sharpened to a high degree my ability to choose the most accurate, the most scintillating words to make anyone's writing stand out. Imagery, imaginative phrasing, a sense of humor, and creative insights are my hallmarks for helping writers succeed. In the past year, I've edited eight books -- a children's story, a self-help book, an illustrated handbook aimed at the entrepreneurial crowd, two personal journals about spirituality, one thriller set in Africa and the UK and another set in the Mideast, and a young adult romance novel. I have a gift for making dialogue resonate with readers, and my keen eye for characterization in fiction is highly developed. I would love to help you with your project. Talk to you soon!