The Absent-minded Bookworm LLC
Phone
9184091294

My goals are to be a writer's best resource and a reader's best advocate.

Clients receive personalized guidance and feedback throughout the editing process to help develop a compelling story with captivating characters and engaging language. To build strong relationships, I collaborate closely with clients to understand their writing style, strengths, needs, and writing goals.

My tailored approach includes detailed comments that accompany recommended edits. Clients receive a comprehensive report that includes suggested changes and examples to improve the plot, pace, character development, readability, and flow. I scheduled client consultations to coincide with the delivery of each report to answer questions, discuss challenges, ensure alignment, and establish next steps to help the writer manage their deliverables.

As part of the editing process, I introduce resources and techniques to spark creativity and refine content. I balance technical expertise with good instincts and thoughtful communication to ensure Clients receive ongoing communication and support as needed to answer questions or help them overcome writing obstacles. My efforts are designed to help writers achieve their goals, gain confidence in their skills, and support them on their path to publication.

Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
Writing Services
Book proposals and query letters, Books, Business proposals, Fiction, Magazine, Newsletter, Newspaper, Nonfiction, Rewriting
Other Services
Author coaching, Content review, Manuscript critique, Query, proposal, and/or submission review, Style guide creation
Fiction Genres
Action/adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Mystery, Suspense/thriller
Nonfiction Genres
Autobiography and memoir, Biography, Creative nonfiction, Essay
Age Levels
Young adult, New adult, Adult
End Products
Books, articles, newsletters, corporate communications, blogs, short stories
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Other Memberships
ACES: The Society for Editing, Editorial Freelancers Association, Independent Book Publishers Association