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.

Vaerden & Co. collaborates with individuals and organizations to thoughtfully develop, design, and publish memorable books. We also partner with traditional publishers on special projects, from complex series to new imprints. We specialize in concept development, design, art direction, marketing planning, consulting, project management, launching imprints, and bringing together the right team, from copyeditors to publicists to distributors.

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 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.

Other Services: I am a writing coach, a self-efficacy coach, and an herbalist.

Organized, detail-focused editor with several years' experience copyediting and proofreading nonfiction projects.

Experienced copy editor and proofreader with more than ten years of experience. Ability to work on paper, Word, or PDF. Deadline conscious and detail oriented.

Catherine Lundoff is an award-winning writer, editor and publisher at Queen of Swords Press, a small genre fiction book publishing company based in Minneapolis. Developmental editing, copy editing, proof reading and editorial coaching.

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.

Specialized in English-Spanish translations. Multilingual projects and DTP. Development of in-house style guides for translation and glossary management. Advice and presentations on writing for a global audience.

Make your Capstone Project Exemplary

Eliot West is an editorial freelancer specializing in romance and fantasy fiction, including narrative games. They offer a variety of editorial services to help every moment sparkle for and connect with diverse audiences. Their work is informed by a background in literary studies and deep interests in inclusive language, gender diversity, human sexuality, and consent—as well as sheer delight in a joyful story well told.

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.

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.

I write and edit stories and documents to advance the mission of nonprofit organizations and government entities.

I specialize in developmental editing, line editing, manuscript critique, and coaching fiction writers and editors.

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.

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.

I give each sentence, each word, each comma the attention it deserves. My approach is flexible and centered on the needs and goals of the client: I'm here to buff and polish, not to flatten your voice.

I especially welcome writers of genre fiction, including erotica.

Background in the arts, cultural heritage preservation. Bilingual English - French. Reading knowledge of Spanish, some Italian.

I am a journalist with 37 years of newspaper editing experience at metropolitan dailies and professional niche publications.

Poor grammar, passive writing, a lack of organization, and typos just won’t do when you want your content or even your masterpiece to look its best. You demand clear, smooth-flowing, grammatically correct writing that makes you look your best.

That’s where I come in. From working with large technology companies to individuals who have personal stories to tell, I bring the final polish to help make your words shine. I offer a no-nonsense process that involves tracked changes, comments for improvement, and 2 rounds of reviews.

I am a graduate of the Denver Publishing Institute with 15-plus years of editing experience on more than 200 published books.

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.

Freelance copyeditor and proofreader

Writer and editor with over ten years of experience developing K–12 English Language Arts curriculum for diverse student populations.

Twenty-plus years of experience in publishing and journalism as copy editor, editorial assistant, proofreader, and newspaper reporter. Editorial freelancer since 1997, with a focus on proofreading at advertising agencies.

I’m a proofreader and copyeditor who is fueled by catching details that others miss. I am your Document Detailer.

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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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.

Kristin is a freelance editor specializing in developmental and line editing of speculative fiction including fantasy, paranormal romance, dystopian and apocalyptic fiction. She supports authors by encouraging them and helping them hone their writing skills to get their message into the world. Kristin also work with hybrid and traditional publishers as an assistant editor for Literary Wanderlust, an acquisitions editor for New Degree Press, developmental and copy editor for She Writes Press and a developmental editor and manuscript reviewer for Greenleaf Book Group.

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.

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

Proofreading and Copyediting, transcribing

I am a non-fiction manuscript editor skilled in all facets of publishing: writing, developmental editing, line editing, copy-editing, proofreading, digitizing your work, self-publishing, marketing, virtual book tours, and using social media to create awareness about your work.

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I'm an experienced freelance provider of line editing and copyediting for fiction novels and nonfiction manuscripts in a variety of genres.

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.

Freelance editor extraordinaire and one half of the driving force behind Twin Cities Geek.

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.

Widely published journalist and copywriter. Services include writing, editing, interviewing, research and public relations.

Empathetic, intuitive, bespoke developmental editor - 30+ years of supporting authors along their pathway to publication.

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).

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!

👉We all have natural gifts and talents, but maybe you're not a talker or writer and that’s 100% ok. I am able to copywrite or ghostwrite short or long-form text for email marketing, social media marketing, research-backed articles, promotional campaigns, and social media copy, as well as copy editing.

Production editor at Penguin with 8+ years experience, specializing in fantasy, RPG, romance, LGBTQ, and YA titles.

After more than thirteen years of assisting authors with their manuscripts at Inkbot Editing, Molly is now sharing her expertise with editors, writers, and business owners. An experienced instructor and business coach, she helps both new and mid-career freelance editors and proofreaders build thriving editorial businesses.

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

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

Rachel Lapidow is a freelance copyeditor and proofreader who works on RPGs, board games, comics, manga,, science fiction, and fantasy.

Experienced freelance fiction editor for authors and publishers ⦁ Specializing in Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Romance Stories ⦁ Novels, TTRPGs, Short Stories, and Kindle Vella/Web Series ⦁ Booking for Spring 2023

PEN Secretary

In my volunteer capacity as PEN Secretary, my duties include reporting on membership activity when new members join or existing members renew.

Currently I am not accepting freelance work, as I work full time as a Senior Content Editor for BestBuy.com. 

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.

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.

I worked on nonfiction books for Quarto Publishing for ten years, starting as a copyeditor, eventually becoming an acquiring editor, specializing in military and aerospace history. As a freelancer, I’ve focused on fiction, and have done nearly monthly copyediting for Simon & Schuster since July 2014 (primarily Star Trek novels) and Baen Books (primarily military sci-fi) since April 2017. I have worked with Zenith City Press, a history publisher out of Duluth, on fifteen books and counting, and several other regional nonfiction presses, as well as a number of independent authors of both fiction and nonfiction.

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.

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 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.

Certified general proofreader and owner of Treetz Proofs.

36-year veteran copyeditor, mentor and editor coach

I perform copyediting, content editing, and proofreading services, primarily for Christian books.

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.

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.