Overview
I'm a Chicago-based children's author, content strategist, and editor. I'm a freelance proofreader for Skyhorse Publishing, freelance proofreader for Chicago Review Press, and freelance copy editor and proofreader for Sourcebooks. I'm also a freelance writer for American Library Association's American Libraries magazine and a member of SCBWI, the Author's Guild, Chicago Writers Association, and the 12x12 Picture Book Writing Challenge.
I have copy edited and proofread books on a variety of topics and genres, including history, humor, investigative, children’s literature, fiction, nonfiction, and activity books. I edit both fiction and nonfiction books using Chicago Manual of Style. For copy editing projects, I edit in Microsoft Word using Track Changes; for proofreading projects, I edit in Adobe Acrobat Reader using the Comments feature.
When copy editing, I correct spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation; check cross-references; and prepare the style sheets that guide consistency and accuracy across the manuscript.
When proofreading, I check the text for errors, including typographical errors and problems with typesetting specifications and page makeup. I compare the latest stage of the project to earlier stages and make sure changes have been made correctly.
I look forward to working with you!
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1517 Media
Sourcebooks
Chicago Review Press
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