Overview
I’m a freelance editor with more than 20 years of experience in publishing, specializing in adult nonfiction, including self-help, professional, and academic books.
I work closely with authors in a highly collaborative, one-on-one process, helping shape ideas, refine language, and bring manuscripts to a polished, publication-ready state. Whether you’re developing an early draft or preparing for final submission, I provide thoughtful guidance, clear communication, and steady support throughout the process.
My background in educational publishing and literacy informs a structured, reader-focused approach to editing. I’m known for being both a big-picture thinker and a meticulous line editor—able to strengthen organization, clarity, and argument while also refining sentence-level precision. Authors appreciate my thoroughness, responsiveness, and ability to answer questions clearly and confidently, especially during iterative revision.
I bring a calm, organized, and encouraging presence to each project, along with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through. My goal is always to elevate your work while preserving your voice—so that your final manuscript feels both refined and authentically yours.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Team CSA Gold “Anna has done a great job on various Copyediting and Proofreading projects ... She is able to jump into them with minimal guidance/training, including ones that are done directly in a client's CMS (i.e., Contentful, Learnosity).” HMH Apex Award “The task required a special kind of creative writing: revising raw manuscripts from the vendor for a more literary feel, carefully using only pre-taught words and words with known phonic elements, calculating the percentage of decodable words, and revising again to meet the demand for 75%–80% decodability. In addition, Anna’s organization and enthusiasm for the task were notable.”
Certifications
- Design Thinking for Leading and Learning MITx Introduction to Cognitive Project Management in AI Project Management Institute
Work experience
Self-employed
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Portfolio
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Santima J.
Nov, 2022
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