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I am a graduate of the Denver Publishing Institute with 15-plus years of editing experience on more than 200 published books.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
Other Services
Production
Subjects
Middle school and young adult novels, adult trade novels, and a wide variety of nonfiction topics, including lifestyle, food and cooking, health, Christian and inspirational, self-help, wedding, conservative politics, business and marketing, legal issues, and general interest.
End Products
Fiction and nonfiction books, gift books
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Share your writing pain–The Text Doctor can diagnose and heal your texts! I am a meticulous copyeditor with 30+ years of providing scientific, medical, technical, and non-fiction editing services to a wide range of clients. I focus on improving the language, flow, structure, clarity, and correctness of your texts.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Technical
Subjects
Medical, medicine, science, scientific, technical, healthcare, health care, consumer education, academic, biotechnology, cardiology, medical devices, education, training
End Products
I copyedit books, textbooks, monographs, clinical submissions, medical trial protocols, conference materials, journal articles, proposals and grant applications, medical newsletters, patient and physician materials, research reports, nonfiction books, training materials, training curriculum, PowerPoint presentations, test items, website pages, podcasts, memoirs
I have 15 years of experience and am well versed in both AP and Chicago style. I spent nearly six years as a book editor, working extensively with freelancers, so I know how to be the freelancer you want: accurate, timely, not overbearing, asking questions when needed.
I’ve edited a very wide range of subjects, including books on travel, nostalgia, Americana, music, and sports; cars, motorcycles, trucks; agriculture and machinery; home improvement and crafts.
End Products
books (illustrated and narrative), newsletters, brochures, catalog copy, press releases
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, QuarkXPress
I have written and edited for Penguin Random House and edited for the United Nations and the China-Britain Business Council; I was an arts journalist in China for 15 years at Time Out Beijing and Shanghai magazines and have written over a thousand articles at home and abroad. Please let me know how we can work together.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Books, Copywriting, Ghostwriting, Magazine, Nonfiction, Web
Subjects
Areas of specialization include China, Asia, arts and culture, social sciences, and travel. Am equally comfortable using US or UK English, as well as the Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press Stylebook.
End Products
Editing: fiction and nonfiction books, website copy, magazine articles, newsletters, marketing materials, bios, profiles, white papers, and policy papers. Writing: nonfiction books, website copy, feature magazine articles, bios, profiles, and marketing materials.
Eagle-eyed proofreader and meticulous editor with more than 25 years of experience. Will edit on screen or on hard copy. Familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style, American Medical Association Manual of Style, American Psychological Association style, and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
Writing Services
Nonfiction
Other Services
Editorial project management
Subjects
Medical, sports and leisure, marketing and advertising, education and self-help, young adult fiction and nonfiction, general interest
End Products
Powerpoint presentations; websites; catalogs; business marketing, promotional, and incentive materials; tradeshow materials
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, QuarkXPress
I’ve been working as a freelance editor since January 2007, and have taught writing at the college and university level for over 15 years. I have a Master of Arts degree in English/Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Science in Corrections with a minor in Psychology. I am also an investigator, a trainer and a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114. I write monthly articles for Connections and College Crossings, and my short stories for middle grade and young adult readers have been published in Learning Through History and by Aria Kalsan. I edit hardcopy documents, and electronic documents using Word’s Track Changes tool. My turn around time always meets the deadline. You can find more information about me and my services at www.rlweditorial.com.
Academic, Fiction, Nonfiction, Technical and instructional
Subjects
I specialize in editing master’s theses, doctoral dissertations, other scholarly publications, and in editing fiction and creative nonfiction for writers planning to self-publish or who plan to seek traditional publication. I edit literary fiction, general fiction, genre fiction (sci/fi fantasy, mysteries, thrillers, and middle grade and young adult books), and creative nonfiction in the areas of education, environment, history, spirituality, child and family development, mental and behavioral health, human resources and conflict resolution.
End Products
Doctoral dissertations, master’s theses, short stories, articles, novels, nonfiction books, manuals, white papers.
Software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Editing: Web Site Copy; Nonfiction (Essays, Book Chapters, Books); Brochures; Company Reports; Recipes; Nutrition Databases; Grant and Academic Applications; Theses; Academic Journals (Child Development). Writing: Profile Interviews; Parent Engagement Materials; Digital Content; Book Reviews; Policy Papers; Quantitative and Qualitative Reports (Voting Trends); Strategic Plans.
End Products
Culinary Arts; Health and Wellness; Medicine and Sociology; Public Policy (Public Education, Community Engagement, Politics); English Literature.
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Over 30 years experience as a magazine editor, writer, content developer, copyeditor, and proofreader; BA in English (summa cum laude); academic study in literature, theater, and film. Skilled communicator. Terrific work ethic. Respectful feedback with a variety of service levels; quick turnaround at a competitive rate. Free estimates and first-project discount.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive, Technical
Writing Services
Book proposals and query letters, Books, Content marketing, Copywriting, Fiction, Magazine, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Script, Technical and instructional, Web
Dot and Dash LLC serves independent women author-entrepreneurs through positive-minded and collaborative book editing and coaching to empower them to meet their publishing dreams.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
Writing Services
Content marketing, Copywriting, Newsletter, Rewriting, Web
Other Services
Author coaching, Publicity and marketing, Social media
Subjects
I specialize in romance, women’s fiction, and young adult fiction.
My name is Ethan Ray. I am a full-time freelance copyeditor. I am equipped and ready to make your writings clear and free of errors. I will work hard to examine all facets of your written language and rectify any discrepancies on your terms and in your style. My email is ethan@ethanrayeditorial.com.
I am a copy editor with over a decade of professional experience of editing academic and nonfiction books, chapters, journal articles, and dissertations by native English and international/ESL authors across diverse disciplines. I also have writing (proposal development and grant documentation) and editing experience in the nonprofit sector.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive, Technical
International development and nonprofit, natural resource management and environmental studies, anthropology, gender studies, sociology, psychology, health, urban and rural studies, economics, tourism, social work, history, philosophy and many more.
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Essay, History
Age Levels
Young adult, New adult, Adult
End Products
Articles, books, chapters, theses and dissertations, grant and technical reports, policy briefs, blog articles.
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
I’m a wordaholic and work with clients to make their finished writing product the best possible. It’s important to me to edit to a client’s desired level—proofreading, copyediting, or line editing. My specialties include spotting discrepancies, updating passive language to active language, finding the right word replacement, and reorganizing sentences and paragraphs to create a more cohesive writing piece. I offer a free, four-page edit so you can see if my editing style meets your project needs. Let’s talk about your upcoming book or project. I’d love to partner with you—your words and ideas, enhanced.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Business proposals, Magazine, Newsletter, Nonfiction
Fiction books, nonfiction books, e-books and business-related works. (See subjects.) I ask questions for clarity, when needed, and deliver an edited end product that has a strong structure, flow, and logic, as well as correct grammar and punctuation. This results in a polished piece–your words and ideas–enhanced by my attention to detail.
Style Manuals
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Gregg Reference Manual
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
With years of experience across genres and a professional’s knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style, I would be honored to help your manuscript on its way to publication.
Volunteer editor for the online #RevPit contest. Fiction editor specializing in romance, women’s fiction, young adult (YA), and speculative fiction (SFF).
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing
Writing Services
Book proposals and query letters, Books, Copywriting, Fiction, Ghostwriting, Magazine, Newsletter, Rewriting, Web
Fiction editing at The Detail Devil. Developmental editing and copyediting for women’s fiction, historical fiction, suspense, and more. Let this devil take care of the details. www.thedetaildevil.com
American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
More than twelve years’ experience in book publishing as a developmental editor, currently working as a freelancer. Detail-oriented and able to edit to the level you specify–proofreading, copyediting, or substantive editing.
Edit all fiction and nonfiction/general interest subjects. Specializing in educational publishing, experienced with biographies, how-to manuals, textbooks, and study guides. Also edit academic papers.
End Products
Fiction and nonfiction books, textbooks, online study guides, how-to articles, manuals
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Hi! I’m Kimberly Schebler and I provide copyediting, developmental editing, and coaching services to help writers of the marvelous, fantastical, and strange harness their literary magic and create their best work.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Copywriting, Fiction, Grant writing, Newsletter, Poetry, Rewriting
I’m a writer, editor and digital content strategist based in Minneapolis. I’ve been working in digital spaces since the era of the blogosphere, through the rise and fall of the pivot to video, and now in an age where we’re seeing the power of reader-funded independent media.
I work remotely with writers, freelancers, designers, fundraisers and others to make digital creative work and journalism, as well as creating community experiences online. My scope of work includes content & editorial strategy, newsletters, digital editorial, digital copywriting, social media, line & developmental editing, and managing teams of writers and freelancers.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Substantive
Writing Services
Content marketing, Copywriting, Ghostwriting, Magazine, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Web
Other Services
Editorial project management, Social media
Nonfiction Genres
Autobiography and memoir, Creative nonfiction, Essay
I am a linguist-turned-editor here to help you bring your world to life, polish your writing, and craft a well-rounded final product. I can provide you with technical linguistic insight into the mechanics of English via copyediting and proofreading, conceptual development in the areas of fantasy/sci-fi and academic writing, and expert consultation on the social use of language, conlangs, and social media language.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading
Writing Services
Academic
Other Services
Fact-checking, Research, Social media
Fiction Genres
Action/adventure, Fantasy, Science fiction
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Essay
Age Levels
Young adult, Adult
End Products
Books, articles, social media posts, essays, dissertations
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Google Sheets, LaTeX, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
I’m a developmental editor and book coach who specializes in working with writers of fantasy novels. Whether you intend to self-publish or publish traditionally, I will work to ensure your story has a “beating heart”—a theme or relevance that draws readers in and resonates deep within them. I aim to build honest, lasting relationships with writers who want their novels to reach their full potential.
Story construction has always fascinated me. After graduating summa cum laude in 2010 with a B.A. in English Education, I taught English and creative writing for six years. Currently, I co-organize a writing critique group and am a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association in addition to PEN.
“Nicole’s first editing and big-picture report blew me away. Her talent for reviewing a story goes beyond practice and schooling. There is a level of insightfulness that strikes me as innate.” -Barbara L., Iowa
Non-fiction and memoir. Niche: psychotherapists, counselors, hypnotherapists, and business consultants. My specialty is copy/line editing. However, I have done a number of developmental editing projects which then flowed into copy/line editing. I also enjoy proofreading.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series
Writing Services
Book proposals and query letters, Business proposals, Nonfiction
Other Services
Author coaching, Content review, Publicity and marketing, Publishing, Social media
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Autobiography and memoir, Business, Creative nonfiction, DIY/how-to, Reference, Self-help
kids nonfiction, YA nonfiction, curriculum, science, social studies, pop culture, STEM, literature, English Language Arts, history, biography, how-to, instructional, social-emotional learning
Freelance editor for more than twenty years. I offer developmental editing and manuscript review, copyediting, author coaching, and editorial production and project management services for book-length works of creative nonfiction and memoir, LGBTQIA+ interest, professional and personal development, and select fiction manuscripts of speculative fiction, adventure, and genre-bending. Experienced with trade, academic, and independent publishing; familiar with Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, and AP stylebooks and comfortable with house style. Keen eye for design consistency as well as language. Available for electronic or hardcopy editing.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Series, Substantive
Other Services
Author coaching, Editorial project management, Manuscript critique, Production
Subjects
An eclectic background including biography, memoir, women’s literature, spirituality, and self-help; literary writing; genre fiction, especially thrillers and science fiction/fantasy; young adult fiction and non-fiction; and picture books
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InCopy, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Experienced fiction editor teaming up with authors and publishers ⦁ Specializing in Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Romance Stories ⦁ Novels, TTRPGs, and Web Series ⦁ Booking for Summer 2023
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive, Technical
More than 10 years as a freelance copy editor and proofreader, specializing in business, healthcare, and education.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Technical
Writing Services
Newsletter, Nonfiction
Other Services
Fact-checking, Research, Style guide creation
Subjects
Medicine, the arts, business, health and wellness, law, and general nonfiction
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Business, Textbooks
End Products
Projects include newsletters, textbooks, online teaching materials, water quality reports, medical and nursing textbooks, entries for a dental dictionary, a law book on case reviews, marketing collateral, corporate communications, and financial reports.
Style Manuals
American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Bluebook, Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Mandi Andrejka is an experienced full-time editor specializing in romance, sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary YA, new adult, and adult fiction (and more). She uses CMOS 17 style and is a die-hard Oxford comma fan.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
My specialties include romance, science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, comedy, and contemporary lit for YA, NA, and adult fiction, however I’m open to hearing about whatever fiction project you may have in mind for me. I also have experience in working with children’s fiction and nonfiction.
As an editor, my focus is on making it clear and getting it right. People hire me for my attention to detail, organizational skills, thoroughness, and years of editing experience and talent.
I am a full-time freelance editor, proofreader, and fact-checker with experience in general interest nonfiction, education materials (middle school through college, adult ELL), magazines, newspapers, marketing materials (websites, newsletters, catalogs, letters, etc.), and fiction. I have more than 20 years of experience and work in Google Docs and Sheets, Word, Acrobat, PowerPoint, Access, InDesign, and Excel and with the following style guides: Chicago, AP, and APA.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
Niche areas include: classic rock, instructional (self-help and DIY/how-to, such as crafts), business/personal finance, collectibles, gardening, decor, sports, biography, and more. Experience in primary grades through early college: social studies, English language arts (ELA), adult English language learner (ELL).
Infant and toddler, Early elementary, Middle grade, Young adult, Adult
End Products
Books, magazines, websites, marketing materials, newspapers, social media posts
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Gregg Reference Manual
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InDesign, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, QuarkXPress
Shannon (they/she) is a native Virginian/current North Carolinian resident. They have been writing and editing in one way or another since sixth grade, but they’ve had a love of words since they were four years old. Growing up with a mother who constantly read to them, and with shows like Reading Rainbow and Sesame Street, it’s no wonder they fell in love with the English language, how it works, and the ways it can be used to tell a myriad of stories across both fiction and nonfiction.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Technical
Welcome to my world of words! As a meticulous copyeditor and proofreader, I bring precision and finesse to the written word. With a background in IT and foreign languages, I possess a unique blend of technical expertise and linguistic prowess.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Proofreading, Substantive
Nonfiction Genres
Business, Essay, Self-help
Age Levels
Adult
Style Manuals
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Copy editor, proofreader, and developmental editor for horror, romance, and other genres. More than 350 books edited, with experience working for Big 5 publishers and indie authors.
Do you need clear, compelling content for your magazine, website, annual report, brochure, or news site? I provide quality writing and editing for mission-driven organizations. Versatility is one of my strengths: I have 15 years of experience working with higher education, nonprofit, healthcare, and government institutions, and I’ve written and edited everything from online news stories to gallery labels.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Fact-checking, Interviewing, Manuscript critique, Research, Social media, Style guide creation
Subjects
academia/higher education; arts and design; data science; democracy; diversity, equity, and inclusion; environmental health; healthcare/medical; history; government and policy; neuroscience; psychology/mental health
Style Manuals
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
I’m a full-time freelance writer and editor specializing in copyediting genre fiction—science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery—for both traditional publishers and independent authors who are self-publishing.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Proofreading
Writing Services
Books, Fiction, Magazine
Subjects
Genre fiction including science fiction, horror, fantasy and mystery.
Fiction Genres
Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Science fiction
Nonfiction Genres
History
Style Manuals
Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Apple Pages, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Fifteen years of experience: B.A. in English; exacting attention to detail; on-time turnaround; I edit hard copy, electronic documents using Word’s Track Changes feature, or PDFs using Acrobat’s Comment and Review feature; very familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style, The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, and The Associated Press Stylebook.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
Writing Services
Newsletter, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Technical and instructional, Web
Subjects
Website content, elementary and secondary education, advertising and marketing, health/medical publications and marketing material, corporate communications, scholarly publications, literary fiction, home improvement, early childhood education and development, self-help
End Products
Trade books, textbooks, journals, newsletters, annual reports, websites, advertising and marketing materials, cookbooks, and manuals
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
I have been freelancing as a nonfiction book editor for more than twenty years, for both university and trade presses as well as individual authors. I work as a developmental editor, copyeditor, line editor, and substantive editor. I also edit academic journal articles as well as those aimed at a more general audience – in my previous incarnation I was a newspaper editor at metro dailies, including Newsday and the San Jose Mercury News. Thanks to my journalism training, I am fast, have a reverence for deadlines (I have a clock in my head), and an eagle eye for problems—authors marvel at my ability to catch discrepancies, inconsistencies, and redundancies often hundreds of pages apart. My motto is “Never give a critic a free lunch.”
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
Writing Services
Business proposals, Rewriting
Other Services
Author coaching, Content review, Fact-checking, Manuscript critique, Research
Subjects
Humanities and social sciences only, esp. American history, politics, government, journalism, international relations, and memoir
I am an independent Editor, Writer, and Proofreader who is ever-learning. I have a BA in English & Creative Writing/Publishing from the University of Iowa, a specialized certificate in Publishing from Denver Publishing Institute, and a specialized certificate in Copyediting from the University of California San Diego. I am working on an MA in Professional Creative Nonfiction Writing from the University of Denver. In January 2024, I began a new role as the Managing Editor for PENs Networking News. I have edited for Indie publishers as well as self-publishers, and I would be honored to help you polish your manuscript for publication.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive, Technical
Writing Services
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Books, Content marketing, Copywriting, Fiction, Ghostwriting, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Newspaper, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Technical and instructional, Web
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Support for fiction writers rooted in commitments to inclusive storytelling and to your unique vision. I offer writing lessons and story coaching, developmental editing and manuscript feedback, copyediting and line editing, and help at the outlining or planning stage. Specialities include romance, fantasy, and interactive fiction. I’d love to hear about your project!
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
I am a friendly and experienced editor, helping multilingual and English-speaking researchers polish their academic manuscripts for journal publication and dissertation defense. I also copyedit and proofread ELT texts, and trade nonfiction and fiction.
Clients include Big Five and other publishers, Oxford and Cambridge University Presses, SkyMed Care, academic editing agencies, and independent authors.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Technical
Journals, books, articles, white papers, green papers, toolkits, training materials, website copy, marketing and promotional materials, presentations, blogs, newsletters
Style Manuals
American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
Madison is a freelance editor who provides services in beta reading (developmental edits), copywriting, and proofreading. She has editing experience in both short stories and books, working with literary fiction, fantasy, and young adult manuscripts. She also has experience in technical writing and academic writing.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading
Writing Services
Academic, Books, Fiction, Nonfiction, Technical and instructional
Fiction Genres
Action/adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Science fiction
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Creative nonfiction, Essay
Age Levels
Middle grade, Young adult, New adult, Adult
End Products
Books, Papers, Short Stories, Articles
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, PerfectIt
I offer constructive, high-quality, affordable content/developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, and manuscript critiquing for most genres and projects.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
I combine high-quality, professional editing and production services with a positive personal connection built on trust. My specializations include copyediting, line editing, and proofreading, and I’ll soon also offer book coaching, developmental editing, and manuscript evaluation. My editorial work is informed by experience in graphic design, providing a more wholistic understanding of the publishing process—I’m able clean up and edit messy manuscript files, making the transition to print and ebook all the smoother. I also offer interior design/formatting, limited cover design, ebook conversion, and consultation on various self-publishing tasks and processes.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Technical
I edit both fiction and nonfiction. My favorite fiction genres include thriller, romance, speculative fiction, mystery, and historical fiction. With regard to nonfiction, I love editing self-help books, memoirs, and cookbooks. If you’re not sure if your manuscript fits into any of those categories, please ask!
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading
As a copyeditor and line editor, I help academic authors in the arts and humanities (especially music) get through the final steps to a polished, consistent, and publisher-ready text. I also give virtual workshops and presentations on topics related to academic writing, editing, and publication.
I am a line editor, copy editor, proofreader, and prize-winning Spanish-to-English literary translator who values relationship with the people I work with.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive, Technical
Writing Services
Content marketing, Copywriting, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Web
American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Google Docs, Google Sheets, LaTeX, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
Copy editor, proofreader, manuscript evaluator, and beta reader with years of experience open to all forms of written work. I prefer working on book projects, which most of my work consists of, whether fiction or nonfiction (though my favorite is urban fantasy). My favorite fiction genres are science fiction, fantasy, and mystery, while my favorite nonfiction genres are metaphysical and mind-body-spirit. I enjoy copyediting or proofreading all of those genres. Essays, blogs, articles, academic papers, business/marketing materials, and more are all welcome too. I prefer the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), but I am also familiar with MLA, APA, and AP styles. I’ve worked with indie authors and publishers and would be happy to work with you to polish your prose. I have editing and proofreading certificates from the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), the Society for Editing (ACES) and Poynter, Editorial Arts Academy, Proofread Anywhere, and more.
I will work on the following: grammar, punctuation, syntax, sentence structure, consistency, flow, and more. Contact me so we can discuss your project! My website is www.ozeditorialservices.com, and you can email me at ceylano@ozeditiorialservices.com. Feel free to check out my LinkedIn profile at https://www. linkedin.com/in/ceylanozguner. If you’d like to see your book improve, then please reach out so we can work together to make that happen. I’m happy to do a sample edit of up to 1000 words for book-length projects. I also offer a free 30-minute consultation.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Series
Writing Services
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Books, Content marketing, Fiction, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Technical and instructional, Web
I hold a master of divinity (MDiv) degree from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), and served as a pastor for 14 years. If your writing has to do with faith, theology, Bible, and/or church, my professional experience in those areas offers you value not commonly found in a copyeditor.
My passion and strengths are in matters of Christian faith (Lutheran; mainline or progressive), Bible, church, theology (down-to-earth; not overly academic). In addition to the style manuals noted below (CMOS and AP), I am accustomed to working with the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) Handbook of Style.
Nonfiction Genres
Autobiography and memoir, Biography, Creative nonfiction, Essay, Self-help
Age Levels
Pre-K, Early elementary, Middle grade, Young adult, New adult, Adult
End Products
Meticulously copyedited manuscripts of books (fiction/nonfiction; children’s/middle grade/YA/mainline adult), children’s/youth/adult Christian Education curriculum; devotional/inspirational materials for individuals and churches; adult Bible study lessons
Style Manuals
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
I have worked as a freelance editor since 2015, with a resume that includes literary fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, LGBTQ+ literature, romance, mystery/thrillers, academic publications, creative nonfiction, and film and television. I work with indie authors and traditional publishers alike, from small presses to the big five, and am the copyeditor of the International Journal of Islamic Architecture.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
I’m an award-winning fiction writer, editor and book publisher (Queen of Swords Press) and I can help you get your work ready for submission ad publication.
Amy Farrar is a published book author and professional editor. She edits a wide range of materials, including fiction and nonfiction books for both individuals and publishers. Amy’s other clients include magazines, trade publications, newspapers, marketing companies, nonprofits, and other organizations.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive, Technical
Writing Services
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Books, Content marketing, Copywriting, Fiction, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Newspaper, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Script, Technical and instructional, Web
Editing: Books, marketing materials, website copy, online content, articles, etc. Writing: books, articles for magazines, newspapers, and other publications, annual reports, medical papers and publications, etc. Author of four published books: A Jersey Girl’s Guide to the Universe (A Memoir), ADHD, Global Warming: Essential Viewpoints, and The Indispensable Field Guide to Freelance Writing. See my website for more information.
Style Manuals
American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
I’m a copy editor, line editor, and proofreader, and it’s my job to take care of the minutiae that creep in when the creative juices are flowing and getting the idea down is more important than comma usage. I look for inconsistencies of spelling, capitalization, character naming, and descriptions; give suggestions for unclear or confusing passages; correct grammatical errors, and much more. Basically, you wrote a great story, and now it’s my job to help you polish it up for the readers!
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading
Fiction Genres
Action/adventure, Historical, Suspense/thriller
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Autobiography and memoir, Biography, Creative nonfiction, History, Reference
With 13 years’ experience, I strive for clarity in your text, logic in reasoning and general flow. I work meticulously, immersing myself in one project at a time so that it shines. My rates are reasonable.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading
Freelance proofreader and copy editor for books. Clients have included Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Coffee House Press, Beaver’s Pond Press, Wise Ink, and Gray Wolf Press.
Developmental Editor, Copyeditor, and Proofreader.
PEN All Booked Up Column Editor.
Photographer.
Graduate of the University of Washington’s Certificate in Editing program (UW Scholarship Recipient), with a Specialization in Developmental Editing.
Background in film production and photography; I worked as a script supervisor/continuity on feature films, video projects, and commercials for many years.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading
Writing Services
Book proposals and query letters, Copywriting, Journal, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Script
As a writer and editor with more than 30 years of experience creating high-quality content, I can help ensure your content is clear, accurate, and engaging. Experience with associations, nonprofits, and others. Deadline driven. Reasonable rates.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Content marketing, Copywriting, Magazine, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Web
End Products
Articles, books, web content, newsletters, reports, marketing materials, and more.
Style Manuals
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
During my 15 years in real estate and finance, I earned a bachelor’s degree in business management, but then returned to my childhood Word Nerd calling; I’ve been a happy freelance copy editor, proofreader, and indexer (creating back-of-the-book and embedded/hyperlinked indexes) for the last 12 years. I’m not happy unless my client is happy.
Pre-K, Early elementary, Middle grade, Young adult, New adult, Adult
End Products
Books, blogs, articles, essays, newsletters, ads, educational and instructional materials, websites, and more.
Style Manuals
American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe InDesign, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
