Meaghan Steeves
Choice Words Editing

Who I am…

Lots of wordsmiths have their own mixed metaphors when it comes to writing and editing and mine happens to be rocks and gems because I’ve always loved them. Like the written word, rocks, whether in the form of a geode, a rough-cut gem, or a polished stone, all hold value, no matter their developmental stage. What I can offer are skills to help enhance that value, whether it’s by assisting with smaller things like finding typos and misspellings or broader issues like keeping your language consistent and your message clear.

What I do…

I work primarily in nonfiction documents, be they manuscripts, essays, or articles—anything that tells a story or sends a message. It's my honor to be a small part in helping authors, publishers, businesses, and organizations strive for equal representation through inclusion and intersectionality of diverse voices.

If you’re struggling to find the right words, if you want to make sure your facts are accurate, or if you just need a fresh pair of eyes on your work, I can help you with that!

Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing
Writing Services
Academic, Magazine, Nonfiction, Web
Other Services
Manuscript critique
Subjects
Film, Literature, Art, Food and Cooking, Neurodivergent Living
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Autobiography and memoir, Cookbooks, Creative nonfiction, Essay, DIY/how-to, History, True crime
End Products
books, articles, essays, blogs, websites, newsletters
Style Manuals
Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Google Docs, Microsoft Word
Other Memberships
ACES: The Society for Editing