Amanda Gibson – Editor

I have been a freelance writer, editor, and proofreader for the past fifteen years (with six of those spent in-house at a publishing company), providing both developmental, copy editing, and proofreading services for a variety of types of projects, from trade manuscripts to test prep study guides. I've proofread memoirs, fiction, oral histories, and cookbooks for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, consistency, flow, and so much more. I understand the complicated and sometimes fraught process of bringing a project to life, both on the writer side and the publisher side.

During my time as Editorial Manager at Agate Publishing, I was fortunate enough to work on memoirs such as Fieldwork, Under the Henfluence, I Quit Everything, and many more. One of my favorite cookbooks to edit was The Art of Extract Making, a cookbook that required a keen eye not only for language errors, but also for design, art, layout, and measurement inconsistencies.

My managerial roles have involved balancing multiple schedules and deadlines, communicating effectively with contractors and clients, and editing deliverables for strict adherence to the project style guide.

Mostly I love giving clients exactly what they want, so it's important to me to get as much detail as possible about what you're looking for. I’m passionate about writing and editing and would love to chat about your work!