Your Editor & Writing Coach
Let’s Elevate Your Vision
Welcome Writers.
I'm Jamila-Khanom Allidina, an experienced freelance editor and writing coach dedicated to helping writers of all genres bring their stories to life. Whether you're refining a dissertation, editing a strategic report, or crafting a YA novel, I provide meticulous and passionate guidance to ensure your writing stands out. I specialize in coaching, manuscript editing, and copy editing. Let's work together to elevate your vision and transform your words.
With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, I have dedicated my career to helping writers succeed. I hold a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Columbia University and a B.A. from the University of Toronto. I have worked with various genres and formats, from novels to short stories and everything in between. As a book editor, I am committed to providing top-tier editing services for authors. Whether you're an aspiring novelist or a seasoned non-fiction writer, I can help you bring your manuscript to life.
My goal is to help you craft compelling narratives that captivate readers. I find joy in bringing your vision to fruition. Let’s work together to make your story shine.
Services
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We work together closely to bring your vision to life. Editorial coaching provides one-on-one guidance through the writing and editing process. I offer professional advice to help you develop a manuscript tailored to your needs and goals.
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My developmental editing service provides comprehensive feedback on your manuscript’s structure, plot, characters, pacing, and overall narrative flow. I identify plot holes, inconsistencies, and areas that need improvement, offering suggestions to enhance character development, dialogue, and thematic elements.
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Leave your words in my hands, and I'll polish it up for you. Substantive editing involves in-depth editing of your manuscript’s content and structure; line editing involves editing for clarity and precision of phrasing. I provide feedback on how to strengthen your manuscript’s main points and support them effectively.
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My copy editing service offers a detailed review of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax errors. I ensure your manuscript adheres to language standards and style guidelines while checking for consistency in tense, perspective, and formatting.
As a freelance editor, I offer a comprehensive range of editing and proofreading services tailored to you and your organization’s needs. I pride myself on delivering professional editing services that meet the highest quality standards. See the difference an expert can make.
Contact me today to learn how my services can help you achieve your goals.
Client Testimonials
"Working with Jamila-Khanom Allidina was a transformative experience. Her insights and guidance helped me take my manuscript to the next level. Jamila's generosity, kindness, and exceptional skill as an editor made the process both productive and enjoyable. She provided thoughtful, constructive feedback that improved my work's quality and inspired me to grow as a writer. Her supportive approach and dedication to her clients' success make her an invaluable asset to any writer's journey."
"Jamila copy-edited my doctoral dissertation. She was prompt and professional, and her keen eye helped catch all the small errors that I couldn't see after having spent so long writing. Her thorough, detailed attention to all aspects of the work – grammar, spelling, citations, clarity – helped me feel confident that the final document submitted to my defence committee was as strong as it could be."
— Dr. Julia Chan
"One of the most valuable things I have done as a writer was hiring a copy editor for my doctoral dissertation. Beyond what Grammarly can do, a copy editor can focus on writing mechanics, tone, voice, and overall consistency/quality. I worked with Jamila and cannot recommend her more highly. If you’re writing a dissertation, a book, an article, or anything else where you need a critical eye to double-check your work, consider reaching out to her!”
Let’s Take Your Writing to the Next Level.
Get in touch to discuss your project and explore opportunities to work together.
I live and work on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. This land is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.