Adaobi Obi Tulton

Adaobi Obi Tulton – Editor

I offer services in proofreading and copyediting for all genres, developmental editing of nonfiction, and project management.

Overview

I am a professional project editor, copyeditor, and proofreader who has been working in the publishing industry for over twenty years. I specialize in nonfiction, and I am particularly adept at work focusing on technology, but I copyedit and proofread fiction as well. I enjoy working with the written word, helping authors craft their creations into polished pieces that will appeal to their target audiences.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Computers & Internet Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing Self-Help & Self-Improvement Technology
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Nov, 2013 — Present

McGraw-Hill Education

Oct, 2015 — Present

Project Lead The Way

Feb, 2015 — Present

Apress

Sep, 2014 — Present

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Feb, 2014 — Present

Hachette Book Group

Jan, 2014 — Present

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Oct, 2000 — Jan, 2014 (over 13 years)

Manuscript Coordinator

Oct, 1997 — Oct, 2000 (about 3 years)

Portfolio

A Match Made on Main Street (The Briar Creek Series Book 2)

Olivia Miles

This kitchen isn't big enough for both of them . . .If there's anything Anna Madison knows, it's how to turn life's lemons into a lemonade cocktail served in a vintage glass. So when her beloved Briar Creek caf? burns down, she sees it as an opportunity to sta... read more
Never Entice an Earl (One Scandalous Season Book 2)

Lily Dalton

For fans of New York Times bestsellers Elizabeth Boyle, Jillian Hunter, Sabrina Jeffries, and Nicole Jordan...A ONE SCANDALOUS SEASON NOVELA Deception Most RecklessLady Daphne Bevington would do anything for her maid Kate-including masquerading as Kate and sne... read more
Excel 2016 Bible

John Walkenbach

The complete guide to Excel 2016, from Mr. Spreadsheet himself Whether you are just starting out or an Excel novice, the Excel 2016 Bible is your comprehensive, go-to guide for all your Excel 2016 needs. Whether you use Excel at work or at home, you will be gu... read more
Evil by Design: Interaction Design to Lead Us into Temptation

Chris Nodder

Learn how companies make us feel good about doing what they want. Approaching persuasive design from the dark side, this book melds psychology, marketing, and design concepts to show why we're susceptible to certain persuasive techniques. Packed with examples ... read more
The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Whole Foods Recipes, Including Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, and Egg-Free Dishes

Tom Malterre

Food is powerful medicine and whole foods, or foods in their natural unrefined forms, offer us vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that prevent diseases and create a state of balance and health within us. Nutritionist Tom Malterre and Chef Alissa Segersten und... read more
Pen & Palate: Mastering the Art of Adulthood, with Recipes

Lucy Madison

From the writers of acclaimed blog Pen & Palate, a humorous coming-of-age (and mastering-the-art-of-home-cooking) memoir of friendship, told through stories, recipes, and beautiful illustrations. Getting through life in your twenties isn't easy--especially if ... read more
Answering the Call of Creativity: A Radical Approach to the Creative Process through the Discovery of Its Key Principles

Michele Cassou

Being creative is a lot simpler than you think—though blocked artists might beg to differ. Creativity flows from your true self; it does not need to be drummed up, nor does it belong only to a chosen few. If you want to create, you already have what you need t... read more
Love-Lies-Bleeding: Legends of Elysium (Thieves of Elysium)

Michael Alexander

Love-Lies-Bleeding launches the Legends of Elysium series, one that explores the lives of the supporting characters who drive events in Michael Alexander’s Thieves of Elysium saga. Here readers meet Conradin, the tragic leader of an Elysium Shadow Team.Rebecca... read more
Invisible

James Patterson

Everyone thinks Emmy Dockery is crazy. Obsessed with finding the link between hundreds of unsolved cases, Emmy has taken leave from her job as an FBI researcher. Now all she has are the newspaper clippings that wallpaper her bedroom, and her recurring nightmar... read more
Cool Infographics: Effective Communication with Data Visualization and Design

Randy Krum

Make information memorable with creative visual design techniques Research shows that visual information is more quickly and easily understood, and much more likely to be remembered. This innovative book presents the design process and the best software tools ... read more
Licked by the Flame (The Forbidden Realm)

Serena Gilley

One hot kiss from a smoldering dragon and all her thoughts go up in flames . . . Lianne McGowan is a scientist on a mission. As brilliant as she is beautiful, she believes the key to the Earth's future is a new energy source. To find it, she'll delve deep into... read more
3 Steps to Gluten-Free Living

Melinda Arcara

3 Steps to Gluten-Free Living is a practical, step-by-step guide for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with a gluten-related disorder or with Celiac and is left with difficult question “where do I start?”.Sorting through all the information about becoming... read more
All Dogs Go to Kevin: Everything Three Dogs Taught Me (That I Didn't Learn in Veterinary School)

Jessica Vogelsang

ALL DOGS GO TO KEVIN is a humorous and touching memoir that will appeal to anyone who has ever loved an animal or lost hours in James Herriot's classic veterinary stories. You can't always count on people, but you can always count on your dog. No one knows tha... read more
Visualize This: The FlowingData Guide to Design, Visualization, and Statistics

Nathan Yau

Data Points: Visualization That Means Something

Nathan Yau

A fresh look at visualization from the author of Visualize This Whether it's statistical charts, geographic maps, or the snappy graphical statistics you see on your favorite news sites, the art of data graphics or visualization is fast becoming a movement of i... read more
Action: A Book about Sex

Amy Rose Spiegel

With whip-smart prose, reminiscent of Roxane Gay and Meghan Daum, ACTION interweaves Spiegel's own sexual autobiography with loving advice on one-night stands, relationships, and everything in between. ACTION is a book about sex that people won't feel embarras... read more
Mindful Child Custody: Thinking Outside the Child Custody Box 10 Family Court Secrets Revealed

Herman Gill

Mindful Child Custody provides a new compass for divorced parents navigating the murky waters of child custody litigation in the face of the increasing erosion of their constitutional rights. Based on over one-thousand child custody cases from throughout the U... read more

Adaobi has 3 reviews

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Shannon B.

Shannon B.

Oct, 2017

We were grateful to have Adaobi's keen eye on a recent project. She caught a number of typos, and she was very thoughtful in her queries and recommendations. I highly recommend her as a proofreader.
Alex B.

Alex B.

Sep, 2017

I continue working with Adaobi after the book she helped me with was published. Now we're working on articles together. As usual she was timely and awesome! :)
Alex B.

Alex B.

Jun, 2017

Working with Adaobi was a breeze!!! I highly recommend hiring her. She's professional, on time, and knows how not to meddle with author's voice.

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