PEN’s members include copyeditors, writers, proofreaders, indexers, translators, and many other wordsmiths. Find an experienced professional to work on your book manuscript, article, website copy, newsletter, grant proposal, marketing plan, training manual, or other project.
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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
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.
Clients include: small businesses, entrepreneurs, fiction writers, people in transition, job seekers. Specialties include: updating resumes, formatting classroom and other materials, in depth research on a topic, political speeches, coaching on manuscripts of fictional writing. Knowledgeable in metaphysical and paranormal topics.
End Products
resumes, book drafts, speeches, reports
Software
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 hold a Professional Editing Certificate from UC Berkeley. I also have a graduate degree and I am fluent in Arabic, French, and Spanish. I have years’ experience working in healthcare editing. I am passionate about helping clients create polished, well-written text that is clear and memorable. I look forward to working with you!
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Substantive
Other Services
Fact-checking, Research, Translation
Subjects
healthcare, dermatology, patient information, ESL documents, research papers, essays, thesis, political science, social science, annual reports, marketing brochures, articles, website copy, app copy, press releases, video transcripts, blogs, proofreading, multiculturalism, colloquial language, cultural nuances
End Products
healthcare newsletters, press releases, transcripts, apps, websites, Arabic-English and French-English translation and editing
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
I copyedit digital and print marketing materials, newsletters, brochures, direct mail, websites, online content, Power Point presentations, video scripts, and more. I proofread all those items, as well as nonfiction and fiction manuscripts.
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Other Services: I am a writing coach, a self-efficacy coach, and an herbalist.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Proofreading
Writing Services
Ghostwriting
Subjects
Alternative Medicines, Herbs, Running, Education, Academic Papers and Research, Teaching, Gardening, Vegan Lifestyle, Travel, Literature, Writing, Trail Running, Animals, Pets, Health and Wellness, Spirituality, Aging, Philosophy, Love, Ethics, Sustainable Lifestyle, and anything else you may desire.
End Products
Theses, dissertations, lesson plans, newsletters, admission letters, nonfictional and fictional books and chapters, blogs, Powerpoint presentations, magazine and journal articles, instruction manuals, technical papers, press releases, pitches and proposals, abstracts, white pages, and case studies.
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.
A licensed secondary language arts teacher, with a BS in secondary English education, MA in literature, MA in theology and Ed.D. in education, Rosemary has taught at both the secondary and college levels. Rosemary is also a visual artist with strong layout skills.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Academic, Web
Other Services
Content review, Layout
Subjects
Education, literature, biography, genealogy, social sciences, general business, the arts, public policy, health care, spirituality
End Products
Books, fiction and non-fiction pieces, academic papers, curriculum, newsletters, annual reports, Web content, brochures, bios
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
Editing Services
Developmental editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Copywriting, Ghostwriting, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Web
Other Services
Editorial project management, Research
Software
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, QuarkXPress
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
Since 2012, I have proofread or copy edited 40+ titles from Quartous Publishing Group, whose imprints include Cool Springs Press, Voyageur Press, and Motorbooks. My client list also includes Sophia.org, which produces online courses for college credit and is affiliated with Bill Nye, The Science Guy. Since 2012, I have copy edited online tests for 30+ diverse topics for them.
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).
Over twenty years of technical writing and editing experience. Familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style, Publication Manuel of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Substantive, Technical
Writing Services
Academic, Books, Business proposals, Ghostwriting, Grant writing, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Technical and instructional, Web
Other Services
Design, Layout, Publishing
Subjects
Software documentation, general interest
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Microsoft Writing Style Guide
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
renewable energy, science, finance, education, business, software, some medical
Age Levels
Early elementary, Middle grade, Young adult, New adult, Adult
End Products
industry news, case studies, white papers, technical reports, journal articles, research reports, nonfiction books, training manuals, user guides
Style Manuals
American Chemical Society (ACS), American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Gregg Reference Manual, Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Google Sheets, 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.
As a member of PEN, I have one goal for your great writing, and that is to make it even better. I particularly enjoy working with speculative fiction and dissertations.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Fiction, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Web
Special interests are behavioral and social sciences, philosophy, psychology, self-help and counseling, spirituality, alternative health, women’s issues, food and cooking, science fiction and fantasy
Infant and toddler, Pre-K, Early elementary, Middle grade, Young adult, New adult, Adult
End Products
Dissertations, theses, and scholarly articles in excellent conformity to APA style. Fiction: all types, but especially speculative and SF. Nonfiction: books of all kinds, memoirs, reports, and articles; Web pages; publicity and marketing materials. In other words, a manuscript that you will be proud to submit for publication!
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Gregg Reference Manual, Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Photoshop, Google Docs, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
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
Education, Leadership, Medicine, Nursing, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Primary Care, Prevention and Health Promotion.
Nonfiction Genres
Academic
Age Levels
Adult
End Products
Thesis, Dissertation, Capstone, Practice Improvement, Manuscript
Style Manuals
American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychological Association (APA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
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.
https://www.instagram.com/misty_city_editing/
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InDesign, Google Docs, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
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
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.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
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
Editor, writer, publicist. My editing career began in magazines (McCall’s and Woman’s Day) and I spent many years in the fast-paced, deadline-driven world of corporate communications. Current clients include the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Walker Art Center, BoxOffice Media, and the University of Minnesota. I’m well-versed in the Chicago Manual of Style and the Associated Press Stylebook, or I can work with your own in-house style guide. I provide exacting attention to detail and on-time turnaround, while preserving your unique voice. BA in English, Oberlin College. Member: Art Editors Association. See also laurasilver3.contently.com, linkedin.com/in/laurasilver1/, and artedit.org/members-q-t.php.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Content marketing, Copywriting, Magazine, Newsletter, Web
Other Services
Publicity and marketing, Style guide creation
Subjects
Generalist with particular expertise in editing and writing on fine art (esp. museum exhibition catalogues), performing arts, entertainment, music, craft, home design, health care/medicine, food (cooking and dining), photography, and travel.
Fiction Genres
Historical, Mystery
Nonfiction Genres
Cookbooks, History
Age Levels
Adult
End Products
Fiction and nonfiction books, museum exhibition catalogues and display materials, cookbooks, magazine articles, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, memoirs/creative nonfiction, websites, teachers’ materials, advertising and marketing materials, manuals, and directories.
Style Manuals
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
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.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Copywriting, Fiction, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Newspaper, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Web
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
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.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive, Technical
Subjects
Psychology, Social Sciences, Education, Health, Well-being, Self-help
Journal Articles, Book Chapters, Theses, Dissertations, Grant Proposals, Research Papers, Conference Posters, Presentation Slides, Resumes, CVs, Personal Statements, Teaching Statements, Research Statements, Diversity Statements, Essays
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Johanna Wallner Editorial: Values-driven editorial craftsmanship that helps businesses, government entities, and nonprofits repair, polish, and perfect their publications so that they shine and stand out.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive, Technical
Subjects
Economics, the Environment, International Development, and Public Health
End Products
Books, Reports, and Other Technical Publications
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Council of Science Editors (CSE), Gregg Reference Manual
Love for Words is a book editing boutique. Love for Words is 100% committed to editing. Our sole focus is editing. You write, we edit.
Love for Words exists to support, mentor, and instill excellence in our clients. We understand the importance of working with professionals who understand, appreciate, and value your perspective, story, and wisdom. As a Black-owned boutique we cater to Black female entrepreneurs who understand and appreciate the value of editing.
k of publishers, illustrators, graphic designers, and literary agents. Welcome.
Editing Services
Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading
Fiction Genres
Drama, Poetry
Nonfiction Genres
Autobiography and memoir, Biography, Business, Cookbooks, Essay, DIY/how-to, Self-help
Age Levels
Infant and toddler, Pre-K, Early elementary, Middle grade, Young adult, New adult, Adult
End Products
books, articles, blogs, reports, presentations
Software
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
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.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive, Technical
Writing Services
Academic, Magazine, Newsletter, Newspaper, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Technical and instructional
American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Microsoft Writing Style Guide, Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
I hold a Master of Divinity degree from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), and served for 14 years as a parish pastor. 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, PerfectIt
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 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.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing
Writing Services
Book proposals and query letters, Books, Fiction, Nonfiction
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 Yvonne, managing editor and founder of WordPolish Editorial Services, and my ultimate goal is to cater to my clients’ editorial needs to the best of my abilities.
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.
Shaundale Rénā uses her 35+ years of writing experience and her love for writing to help others develop their stories and their craft. As a developmental editor, it is her goal to breathe new life into others’ projects and to encourage writers to get to the end with their readers in mind. In doing so, she performs both content development and substantive edits, provides book coaching, and also ghostwrites for those who simply feel they lack creativity or time. You can reach her at www.ShaundaleRena.com for more information.
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.
I have experience working with students and academic writers in evaluation studies, economics, women’s studies, English studies, education, social work, divinity, and humanities fields, as well as fiction and personal essays. I enjoy learning new information from my clients’ writing.
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Autobiography and memoir, Essay
End Products
Thesis, dissertation, academic article or book, essay, journalistic article or book, nonfiction of any kind
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Google Docs, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
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
Experienced, full-time with background as librarian enhances my ability to meet publisher’s specifications and meet the needs of users at all levels. Especially enjoy challenge of scholarly books and indexing materials for teens and children.
Other Services
Indexing
Subjects
archaeology, biography, consumer affairs, education, health, history, hobbies, how-to manuals, issues of interest to nonprofits, Jewish studies, nature and environment, Native American studies, social sciences, women’s studies
Specialties include Master’s and PhD dissertations, product and service marketing, fund raising, Internet use, self help, nonprofit and association marketing, advertising, technology, and executive communication. The goal is always to create compelling copy in a voice that speaks to and motivates the reader.
kids nonfiction, YA nonfiction, curriculum, science, social studies, pop culture, STEM, literature, English Language Arts, history, biography, how-to, instructional, social-emotional learning
We love making books happen! From consultation to editing, formatting to cover design, we help writers get their ideas out of their heads and beautiful books into their hands.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series
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
I write and edit stories and documents to advance the mission of nonprofit organizations and government entities.
Writing Services
Grant writing, Newsletter, Rewriting, Web
Nonfiction Genres
Business
Age Levels
Adult
End Products
grant proposals and reports, website content, annual reports, blog posts and client success stories, newsletters, marketing collateral, human resource management policies and processes and employee handbooks
Style Manuals
Associated Press Stylebook (AP)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
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
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
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Books, Content marketing, Fiction, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Technical and instructional, 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
Anuwai (Swahili for diversity) proofreads primarily science fiction, fantasy, horror and thriller in any format: from poetry to comics, short stories to novellas, novels and screenplays.
Print and online publications, including magazines, newsletters and e-mails; website content; marketing materials; magazine and trade articles; fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry; profiles; artist statements
Style Manuals
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
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
Copyeditor and proofreader of memoirs, as well as business, healthcare, and academic topics. I also do authenticity reading for Latina characters and topics related to the Latinx community.
American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Bluebook, Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Gregg Reference Manual, Microsoft Writing Style Guide, Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InCopy, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Pages, Google Docs, Google Sheets, LaTeX, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt, QuarkXPress
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.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
Writing Services
Academic, Books, Business proposals, Fiction, Ghostwriting, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Web
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InCopy, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Pages, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
Editing of Academic and Literary texts, especially in relation to Arabic and the MENA/SWANA region (Middle East North Africa/Southwest Asia and North Africa). Services include Proofreading, Copyediting/Line Editing, and Project Management, as well as Arabic to English Translation and related Consulting in Arabic Language, Literature, & Culture (working with publishers, universities, and individuals).
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Amy Farrar is a published book author and editor with more than thirty years of professional experience. She edits a wide range of materials, including both fiction and nonfiction books for both individuals and publishers (see this listing for a list of subjects she writes/edits). Amy’s other clients include marketing companies, medical organizations, magazines, nonprofits, newspapers, and other businesses.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive, Technical
Writing Services
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Books, Content marketing, Copywriting, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Newspaper, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Script, Technical and instructional, Web
Editing: Web sites, marketing materials, online content, books, articles, etc. Writing: books, both edited and written; articles for magazines, newspapers, and other publications, feature articles for 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)
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
Dr. Jennifer Hill is a seasoned academic editor specializing in APA 7, social science research, and transpersonal research designs. Leveraging deep scholarly experience, Jennifer offers comprehensive editing services, from detailed proofreading to contextual feedback, ensuring your research attains its utmost potential. I offer professional, meticulous, and transformational editing services tailored to meet the unique demands of your academic work.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Books, Journal, Nonfiction, Technical and instructional
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.
Award-winning writing and editing. Infinite possibilities. Endless opportunities. Dr. Hall has helped many scholars earn their doctoral degree with a well written dissertation or doctoral study capstone manuscript. She has been acknowledged in countless studies for her expertise and assistance. Dr. Janie edits for flow, content, tone, form and style, aids in data analysis, offers IRB application assistance, assists with research method/design choices, overall thematic analysis, and is well versed in APA 7.0 edition.
Editing Services
Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series
Writing Services
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Books, Business proposals, Content marketing, Grant writing, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Newspaper, Rewriting, Script, Technical and instructional, Web
Ph.D. in social science; client-centered copyediting, proofreading, book coaching; accepting academic works of any length. Special services offered for non-native English speakers. Free trial and estimate.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading
Writing Services
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Books, Journal, Nonfiction, Web
book manuscripts, textbooks, journal articles and reviews, web copy, grant proposals, tenure and promotion dossiers, job application materials, e-books, white papers, statements of teaching philosophy
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
Clients have included Thomson Reuters, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Fusion Hill, Think Piece Publishing, Cleveland Clinic, Katey Charles Communications, Hamline University–Creative Writing Programs (Water~Stone Review), Redleaf Press, Minnesota Law & Politics and Super Lawyers magazines. Proficient in Associated Press and Chicago style.
I’m a nonfiction editor with over a decade of experience working on books, dissertations, and theses in Chicago and APA style. I specialize in developmental/structural editing, proofreading, fact-checking, and citations (APA/CMoS). I work in Microsoft Word, Google Drive, and Adobe Suite. I have a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Creative Writing from the University of Wyoming. Feel free to check out my LinkedIn for my full CV and testimonials. www.LinkedIn.com/in/Jessica-Stampe/
Editing Services
Developmental editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Academic, Books, Newsletter, Nonfiction
Other Services
Fact-checking, Style guide creation
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Business, Reference
Age Levels
Adult
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
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
Expository and narrative nonfiction: big ideas and explainers; creative reflection and memoir, personal essay, cultural commentary, travel. Short and long form. / Flash and short fiction: mystery, suspense, thriller; history and alt history; mainstream, women’s, literary.
Nonfiction Genres
Autobiography and memoir, Creative nonfiction, Essay, Self-help, True crime
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Content marketing, Copywriting, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Newspaper, Rewriting, Technical and instructional, Web
Other Services
Content review, Design, Editorial project management, Publicity and marketing, Research, Social media, Style guide creation, Translation
Age Levels
Adult
End Products
websites, blogs, newsletters, e-learning, social media
Style Manuals
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Pages, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
I’m a copy editor, line editor, and proofreader specialising in academic, fiction, and board game editing. I’m also a former academic with a genetics/forensic science background. I work with academics, independent authors, publishers, and board game designers to get their projects ready for publication.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Technical
Writing Services
Academic, Books, Fiction, Journal, Nonfiction, Poetry, Technical and instructional, Web
American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InDesign, Apple Pages, Google Docs, Google Sheets, LaTeX, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
I am a trained and experienced editor and proofreader. If you have written something, I would love to work on it behind the scenes to polish it for publication. Some of my clients include Michigan State University, Virginia Tech, InterVarsity Press, Becoming Minimalist, Teacher Created Materials, Collaborative Classroom, and Christianity Today. I’d love to talk with you about your project and see how I can be of service to you.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Subjects
Outdoors, memoir, religion, family, Enneagram, allegory, travel, primary grade curriculum, home and garden.
I’m a technical editor with 18 years of experience editing technical specifications, government proposals, interactive fiction, poetry, and other communications ephemera.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Technical
American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
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)
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.
Editing Services
Developmental editing, Line editing, Substantive
Writing Services
Book proposals and query letters, Books, Ghostwriting, Magazine, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Web
Developmental editor and lifelong writer of speculative fiction. Passionate about story craft and supporting authors in bringing their vision to the page.
Editing Services
Developmental editing, Series, Substantive
Writing Services
Books, Fiction
Other Services
Manuscript critique
Subjects
Speculative Fiction
Fiction Genres
Action/adventure, Fantasy, Science fiction
Age Levels
Middle grade, Young adult, Adult
End Products
books, ebooks
Style Manuals
Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
A former acquiring editor at Little, Brown and Simon & Schuster, I’m a Manhattan-based developmental editor focusing on middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction.
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.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Substantive
Writing Services
Books, Ghostwriting, Rewriting
Other Services
Author coaching, Content review, Copyright and CIP, Ebooks, Editorial project management, Layout, Manuscript critique, Production, Publicity and marketing, Publishing, Query, proposal, and/or submission review, Social media, Style guide creation, Translation
Professional Editor, Proofreader, and Writer — Bringing Clarity to the Conversation since 2016.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive, Technical
Writing Services
Book proposals and query letters, Books, Business proposals, Content marketing, Copywriting, Ghostwriting, Magazine, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Technical and instructional, Web
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.
-Aviation and industrial equipment and tooling -Equipment and machinery operation -Testing and troubleshooting procedures -Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Nonfiction Genres
Business
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Dr. Butler is a scholar practitioner with a Doctorate in Business Administration from Walden University. She also holds an MBA from Long Island University. She has a multitude of expertise and experience in editing and writing for graduate studies, as well as publishing. She has a great repoire with committees at various universities. She treats your work with the same passion she would her own. She takes your work word for word and line by line until all errors and inconsistencies are addressed. She also keeps your work on file for one year until you have completed your final study.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading
Writing Services
Academic, Business proposals, Copywriting, Newsletter
Other Services
Layout, Transcription
End Products
Proposals, Dissertations, and most academic work.
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
I have a BA in English – Professional Writing from the University of St. Thomas. I have completed scholarly projects under the direction of a past professor. I completed copyediting on two different projects and have done work as a research assistant for the third. In my spare time, I read advanced reader copies and offer editing notes for my indie author friends. My specialties are line editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading
Writing Services
Academic, Books, Journal, Magazine, Technical and instructional
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.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
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
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.
Tiffany Vakilian (pronounced VAH-kilyan) is a bestselling author, editor, and an award-winning speaker committed to facilitating global awareness and connection through art. She has her Master’s (and additional certification) in Transformative Language Arts (TLA), and is also a member of ASCAP, IBPA, ACES, EFA, SD/PEN and The TLA Network. Tiffany helps authors grow from holding their stories inside to confidently sharing published books on worldwide. She also volunteers throughout San Diego, California, including as president for the San Diego Professional Editor’s Network. She’s the quintessential Renaissance Gal.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Substantive
Annabella Farmer is a writer, educator, and editor based in Minnesota. With more than 7 years’ experience bringing stories to life in literary and news publications, she believes in the power of words to transform, inspire, and connect.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Academic, Copywriting, Grant writing, Magazine, Newsletter, Newspaper, Nonfiction, Web
Other Services
Fact-checking, Manuscript critique, Research
End Products
Books, e-books, blog posts, press releases, newsletters, website copy, articles, and more.
Style Manuals
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
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
Helping smart, creative minds find the clearest way to express the complexity of what they’re thinking. Over 20 years of assisting scholars, writers, and organizations achieve their writing goals.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive, Technical
Writing Services
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Books, Business proposals, Content marketing, Copywriting, Fiction, Grant writing, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Newspaper, Nonfiction, Poetry, Rewriting, Technical and instructional, Web
Early elementary, Middle grade, Young adult, New adult, Adult
Style Manuals
American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Council of Science Editors (CSE), Microsoft Writing Style Guide, Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InCopy, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Google Docs, Google Sheets, LaTeX, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
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 enjoy working on fiction and nonfiction of all sorts. Personal favorites include science fiction, mystery, thriller, popular science, cooking, and nutrition.
Fiction Genres
Science fiction
Nonfiction Genres
Autobiography and memoir, Biography, Business, Creative nonfiction, DIY/how-to, Self-help
I am a technical editor, technical writer, and document formatter who is also a subject matter expert with extensive experience in the world of environmental consulting. I primarily work on environmental reports, such as archaeological reports of all kinds, historic architecture reports, and natural resource reports. I create documents that comply with federal Section 508 accessibility regulations. I also work on business documents and nonfiction books. My firm is a certified DBE, WOSB, and EDWOSB.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Substantive, Technical
Writing Services
Academic, Books, Business proposals, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Technical and instructional
Other Services
Style guide creation
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Business, History, Self-help
Age Levels
New adult, Adult
Style Manuals
Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Council of Science Editors (CSE)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Photoshop, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
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.
Editing Services
Developmental editing, Substantive
Writing Services
Book proposals and query letters, Books, Copywriting, Fiction, Grant writing, Magazine, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Web
Specialized in English-Spanish translations. Extensive experience editing and translating children’s books, K-12 textbook series, and instructional materials for Houghton Mifflin, Addison Wesley, Open Court, TCM, Free Spirit, Beaver’s Pond Press, Red Leaf, University of Minnesota.
Cultural text adaptation and transcreation for all audiences. Development of in-house style guides for translation and glossary management.
Children’s books, K-12, bilingual education, legal, medical, web pages, marketing, corporate policies, training manuals, health and wellness
Nonfiction Genres
Autobiography and memoir, Business, Cookbooks, DIY/how-to, History, Self-help, Textbooks, Travel
Age Levels
Infant and toddler, Pre-K, Early elementary, Middle grade, Young adult, New adult, Adult
End Products
Spanish translations and multilingual texts for all audiences. Cultural text adaptation and copy for the Hispanic market. Books, newsletters, brochures, and all types of corporate communications.
Style Manuals
American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Microsoft Writing Style Guide
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, 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 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.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
Writing Services
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Books, Business proposals, Fiction, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Nonfiction, Web
Expert Developmental Editor with 14 years of commercial success and over 30 winning titles. Passionate about creating killer story structures, character arcs and hooks!
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive
Writing Services
Book proposals and query letters, Books, Copywriting, Fiction, Ghostwriting, Nonfiction, Web
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.
Book proposals and query letters, Business proposals, Ghostwriting, Magazine, Newsletter, Newspaper, Poetry, Technical and instructional
Other Services
Query, proposal, and/or submission review
Subjects
Textiles, Trends, Workforce Management, Corporate News, Arts and Entertainment, Health Care, Training Content, Disabilities
Fiction Genres
Poetry
Nonfiction Genres
Autobiography and memoir, Biography, Business
Age Levels
Adult
End Products
Articles, books, website content, press releases, biographies, family genealogy stories, speeches, academic papers, proposals and queries, business and government reports.
Style Manuals
Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
I am an experienced editor, helping multilingual and English-speaking researchers polish their academic manuscripts for journal publication and dissertation defence. 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. I am also happy to work with journal publishers and edit online materials, newsletters, multi-author books, websites/blogs, and government reports.
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
