Amy S.

Amy S. – Editor

Copy Editor and Proofreader of all writing genres. I edit any subject, and I will make your writing flow. Academic Instructor of English.

Overview

Hello!

Welcome to my page!

I am an adjunct English Instructor who has taught fundamental writing and grammar skills, English composition, and business writing courses. I also have a background in journalism and publishing.

I enjoy reading literary non-fiction, short stories, and historical fiction in my free time. In graduate school, I studied a wide range of literature from British Victorian literature, to transnational literature. I enjoy research, and I can tackle large or small projects. I have been a freelance copyeditor and proofreader for the last fifteen years.

I work with writers to help them share their unique voice within error free copy. I am a detail oriented copy editor and proofreader, and I encourage writers to share their best writing. Working with students in the classroom has taught me a great deal of patience. I have developed the skills needed for providing honest yet kind and respectful feedback.

I look forward to hearing about your project,

Amy

Services
Fiction
Literary Fiction Short Story
Non-Fiction
Writing & Publishing
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Local Community College (location provided upon request)

Jun, 2018 — Present

Self-employed

Jan, 2012 — Present

Portfolio

Shelter in Place

Sterling, Robin

Eleven short stories focused on regular people in serious trouble, to keep you waiting for resolutions, or to make you smile, laugh, and touch your heart.“Exit Strategy,” a man witnesses a murder. The perpetrator can’t afford loose ends.“Connecting the Dots,” ... read more

Amy has 12 reviews

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Chris C.

Chris C.

Aug, 2025

Amy did an excellent job reviewing my work and getting it back to me quickly. She provided great feedback and thorough edits - I was very impressed and pleased. She was extremely patient and helpful and a pleasure to work with throughout the process. I hope to collaborate with her again in the fu...
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Amy S.
Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you too.
Rhonda M.

Rhonda M.

Aug, 2025

Really impressed with Amy...she did such a great job, I hired her again!
Amy S.
Thank you Rhonda! It has been a pleasure working with you!
David W.

David W.

Jun, 2025

Amy is incredibly, skilled, dedicated, and talented. I look forward to working with her again.
Amy S.
Thank you, David! I hope to collaborate again soon!
monihan M.

monihan M.

Oct, 2022

Amy is extremely helpful and punctual. You feel like you're in safe hands when she takes on your project.
monihan M.

monihan M.

Sep, 2022

Amy was great to work with. She got our proofreading job done professionally, courteously and quickly. And was available to answer all of our additional questions. A pleasure to work with.
Amy S.
Thank you Monihan! It was a pleasure working with you too! I would be happy to work with you again.

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