Alexandra Uth

Alexandra Uth – Editor

Expert copyeditor and proofreader with an eye for the little details that help make reading an enjoyable experience.

Overview

A top-notch copyeditor and proofreader whose 30 years of experience means I can head problems off at the pass, saving you time and money.
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Education & Reference Engineering Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Historical Fiction Holiday Romance
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2014 — Present

My 30 years of experience means I’ve seen a lot and I’ve learned a lot. Put my expert knowledge to work for you. How good am I? I’ve been compared to the Mississippi river because I just kept “rolling along” with project changes. I’ve also had authors tell me that divine providence sent me their way. Now that’s a recommendation!

Uth Editorial Services

Oct, 2012 — Present

Proofreader, production editor, and fact checker with over 20 years experience. Have worked mainly in educational publishing but have also worked on engineering publications, first aid training materials, catalogs, and nonfiction books on religion. I've worked with self-publishing authors, fact checking a book on the moral need for universal healthcare coverage and proofreading a book on the need to put public service back into politics.

CHECKProz

Aug, 2011 — Oct, 2012 (about 1 year)

Responsible for proofreading, copyediting, and fact checking materials primarily for K–12 market, including fact checking an art history course. Supervised and trained team of freelance proofreaders and fact checkers.

Stet Publishing Solutions

May, 2007 — Aug, 2010 (over 3 years)

Proofreader and production editor on products for K–12 market, catalogs, pharmaceutical packaging, nonfiction books for Christian publisher, training materials for National Safety Council, and publications for American Institute of Steel Construction.

Portfolio

The American republic was the Enlightenment’s greatest experiment, an attempt to institutionalize virtuous character as never done before. Call to Virtue explains the role of character as the driving force behind the rise and fall of empires, the well-being of... read more
In The Counselors, some of this country's most interesting history-making women take time to share their stories about pain and triumph—as though they were chatting with you over a cup of coffee—with the hope that that their experience might help you along you... read more
Aviation Chicago Timeline traces the pivotal role that Chicago played in the development of aviation in the United States. Long before the Wright Brothers took to the air, Chicago had an active balloon community and Octave Chanute was providing the latest avia... read more
The road to love isn’t easy, and sometimes it's animals who guide the way…Caroline Holland, resigned to spinsterhood for herself, nonetheless must take a chaperone position to help her cousin Nelly secure a husband. Nelly may be the most frivolous, spoiled deb... read more
How Does It Make You Feel? Why Emotion Wins The Battle of Brands is about the wisdom of feelings—the ability to create emotional connections with customers. It’s the story of how brands use emotional connections to create customer loyalty. It explores both the... read more
Effective evangelistic sermons require preachers to know their audience and to tailor their preaching accordingly. Chris Altrock uses findings of the Barna Research Group and his own experiences as a preacher to support his descriptions of several characterist... read more
Stolen Money, Stolen Health

Rev. Lydell Lettsome MD.

Americans have been led to believe that uncontrolled costs and waste are destroying their healthcare system. This is not true. Costs and waste are merely smokescreens. Greed and profit margins drive the American healthcare system. Together they have been used ... read more

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