Overview
My expertise truly shines when I work with authors to refine their vision and fine-tune their content. With my diverse skill set, I provide expert guidance at every stage of the process, from drafting an outline and helping flesh out your text with developmental edits, to going in with a fine-toothed comb for line edits and the crucial final copy edit.
My work style is professional and personable. I believe in tailoring each project to the author's unique needs, and I take the time to get to know you so I can create a customized experience that's just right for you. I'd love to hear about your project and see how we can work together!
TESTIMONIALS
“Anna is a fantastic editor and a tireless partner in the writing process. She has been invaluable to me from the book proposal stage through to manuscript completion. I credit being picked up by a publishing house to her tireless dedication and pushback on all things relevant, from start to finish. She is a true pleasure to work with.“
—Karissa Stelma, author of It’s Simple: The Politically Incorrect Guide to IVF; Owner of The Simplicity Line; and COO of CCL Compliance
“Anna is a highly skilled and experienced professional. We have worked with her for editing, writing, and project management and she always proves to be a valuable asset to our projects.“
—Robert Murray, President, StyleMatters Publishing Services
It was a pleasure working with Anna. She is professional and responsive. The final product of her edit exceeded my expectation. I am grateful for her work and look forward to working with her in the future.
—Mbiotidem Bassey, Entering the Zone of Success
“Anna is an exceptional editor and manager of a diverse range of projects, from cookbooks, to health books, straight text to heavily illustrated. She is thorough, attentive to detail, and pleasant in all her interactions. I can’t think of a better colleague or project manager than Anna!”
—Dede Cummings, Poet, Journalist, Book Designer, Founder of Green Writers Press
“It’s not easy to write. It’s harder to edit. It’s almost asking too much to have a last-minute, sketchy assignment result in a well-penned, clean copy filed under deadline, but this is exactly what Anna can do. I‘ve had the pleasure of being on the receiving end of this relationship for a few years and have come to depend on her more than she knows. An added bonus is she’s incredibly pleasant to work with. Two thumbs up!”
—Joanne Arbogast, Editor, Upstate Life (NY) Magazine
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Independent Publisher Book Award, 2009 for You Can Save the Earth
- Gold Award Winner: Mom’s Choice Awards, 2018 for Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life, and Motherhood
Work experience
Self-employed
• Edit nonfiction books including developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading
• Guide authors in concept development and content outlines
• Draft and edit book proposals and query letters for authors seeking representation and/or publication
• Manage self-published client projects to guide authors through the editorial, publication, and production stages
Catapult Book Group
Self-Publishing Services
Author Solutions
StyleMatters
• Provide project management and editorial oversight for government-contracted materials
• Guide authors in early-stage development and edit manuscript drafts (including developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading)
• Edit and proofread corporate marketing content ranging from magazines and brochures to newsletters and blog posts
The Daily Star: Upstate Life Magazine
• Creator and writer of the “Only Natural” quarterly column, focused on natural beauty and skincare
• Conducted interviews and wrote articles on local events and topics relevant to the Catskill Mountains region
• Assisted the magazine editor in developing story ideas and researching potential topics of interest
Hatherleigh Press
• Worked one-on-one with authors to take their ideas from outline to finished manuscript, while gaining knowledge in topics ranging from psychology, natural medicine, nutrition, and marketing to photography, fitness and exercise, and parenting
• Increased productivity by 300% from 1 title per month to 3-4 titles per month; maintained that production level from 2009-2017 with a staff of two full-time associates
• Actively led completion of all titles, from reviewing proposals, shaping content, and editing manuscripts to proofreading interiors and covers and approving printer proofs
• Assigned and managed all freelancers including copy editors, fact-checkers, indexers, and designers
• Prepared sales material for upcoming books that were presented to the sales team at Penguin Random House
Portfolio
Anna has 33 reviews
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