Member Directory

Kathy is a trained writer and editor with a B.A. in English from Augsburg College. She is also a certified life coach from Adler Graduate School and Heartmath.

Dick Croy is an award-winning screenwriter, novelist and playwright.

Flexible in providing light, moderate or extensive copyediting and adapting to in-house style standards as required for individual projects

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.

Long-term experience as in-house editor at hobbyist woodworking magazine; skilled at interpreting technical information for a less experienced audience and at portraying artists’ visions

More than thirty years writing and editing in nonprofit corporate business environments, social justice advocacy organizations and publications, and for publishers and individual authors. Ghostwriting for others on multiple topics (Memoir to Business). Professional affiliations include the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Midwest Independent Publishers Association (MIPA), and the National Writers Union (NWU).

Dedicated and experienced eye for detail and organization to help clarify and enhance your vision.

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.

Volunteer editor for the online #RevPit contest. Fiction editor specializing in romance, women’s fiction, young adult (YA), and speculative fiction (SFF).

I’m Kim Robinson and I’m a professional freelance editor living in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. I received formal training in editing at the University of Washington and am a graduate of the rigorous Certificate in Editing program. I’m a member of the Northwest Editors Guild, ACES: The Society for Editing, and the Editorial Freelancers Association.
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Fiction Editor | Nonfiction Editor | Grant Writer
Whether you’re looking for a light copyedit that adheres to house style or a deep dive into the structure and flow of your rough draft, please contact me to discuss your project! I have twelve years’ experience as a staff editor at a publishing company and five years’ experience as a grant writer/editor for an arts nonprofit. I’m unshakably reliable and eagle-eyed, happy to think outside the box when the need arises, and fully committed to the success and professionalism of your work.

Developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading for nonfiction and academic writers

Experienced wordsmith with a demonstrated history of working in the communications industry, including newspapers, magazines, dissertations, theses and novels. Outstanding editing, proofreading and writing skills. Collaborative worker, compassionate spirit.

I have a PhD in social psychology and provide expert academic editing services in psychology and other social sciences for researchers and students. I also provide editing and consulting services for people who are applying for academic positions, graduate programs, and recent graduates applying for jobs.

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.

Experienced editor: non-fiction specialty. Former journalist (newspaper, television, radio, and business publications). Former English teacher (middle school and high school). Years of experience teaching adults creative writing. Developmental editing and book coaching (for non-fiction) are my specialties. Able to quickly understand complex subject matter. I enjoy helping people make their writing clear and compelling.

I offer writing coaching, editing, and publishing consulting for writers looking for support in improving their craft and book authors pursuing both traditional and independent publishing.

I am a freelance developmental editor specializing in children’s and young adult books. Over the course of my nearly 30-year career acquiring and editing books for children and teens at Big Four publishers, including HarperCollins and Macmillan, I’ve worked with many award-winning and bestselling authors, including W. Bruce Cameron, Brandon Sanderson, and Jane Yolen. You can hire me to edit your chapter book, middle grade, or young adult novel.

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

My editorial experience includes journalism, public information for a state environmental agency, freelance environmental writing, academic editing, nonprofit newsletter development, and seven years of teaching writing and literature on the college level.

Experienced editor, editorial manager, and journalist, specializing in nonfiction for kids and adults

writer | editor | voice-over

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.

Kristin Noland — Speculative Fiction Editor — Fantasy, Dystopian, and Apocalyptic Fiction

I work with corporate clients and self-published authors in fiction and nonfiction. Our team of editors can perform end-to-end publishing services for a variety of publications ranging from educational materials to digital assets, and magazines. I am the podcast host of The Editor’s Half Hour.

Let me help you find your story!

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.

Regan Edits helps traditionally underrepresented authors satisfy their editing needs by providing culturally sensitive editing and proofreading.

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.

I have been a nonfiction book ghostwriter and editor for 20+ years. Mainstream publishers and literary agents often call on me to help their authors with their book proposals and manuscripts.

Developmental editor and lifelong writer of speculative fiction. Passionate about story craft and supporting authors in bringing their vision to the page.

Non-fiction manuscript editor skilled in all facets of publishing: writing, developmental editing, and copy-editing, with an extensive knowledge of self-publishing, book marketing, networking, and using social media as a tool to create awareness about your work.

Hi, I’m Lindsay. I am an editor and writer living in Williams Treaty territory in central Ontario. My pronouns are she/her, and my background is in English literature (University of Guelph). I am a graduate of Simon Fraser University’s Editing Certificate.

I love language, story, grammar, etymology, and the Oxford comma. I like nothing more than to work with words in order to find their perfect flow and meaning.

I am a freelance editor who specializes in working with writers on their developmental and substantive needs. I have a deep understanding of story craft and advise my clients on how to make their story come alive. Whether your work needs help blossoming from “idea” to “draft,” or if you need help with your phrasing and grammar before self-publishing or submitting to a publisher, I can help on any part of the process.

I help environmental and public health organizations clarify their message and increase their impact.

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.

If your words are in distress, I will come to the rescue!

As an editor, I work with clients ranging from organic farms to organizational coaches. I have provided comprehensive developmental editing to authors whose work ranges from memoir to near-future dystopian novels, to thesis dissertations. With my extensive experience editing for Esalen Institute, the iconic retreat center in Big Sur, I have a unique perspective on health, wellness and transformational growth topics. As a published novelist, I have an abiding love for literary and historical fiction.

Please refer to my website to learn more about my services, my experience, a free sample edit and more.

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.

I offer manuscript evaluations, developmental edits, line edits, copy edits, and proofreading. My specialties include memoir, personal profiles, personal and academic essays, blogs, travel writing, true crime, fictionalized memoir, WWII historical fiction, literary fiction, mystery, adventure, crime. I consider other manuscripts on a project-by-project basis.

Writer, Evaluator, Word Artist. We specialize in manuscript evaluation, writing and light editing, proofreading, and family stories. With a broad foundation of industry perspective, our imaginative talent serves both creative and corporate geniuses.

The Writing Well provides proven writing support, solutions, and collaborative partnerships for leaders in various fields. You stay the content expert; we provide the support.