Audrey Mackaman

Audrey Mackaman – Editor

Freelance copy editor of almost 12 years, specializing in sci-fi/fantasy/historical, self-publishing and traditional publishing

Overview

Audrey is a certified copy editor through the University of Washington, with a BA in English lit and creative writing from Beloit College. She is a published middle grade author through HarperCollins. She has worked with writers all over the world, in all different genres and publishing goals. Some of her bestselling clients include epic fantasy author Marc Allan Edelheit, historical fiction author Suzanne Kelman, and women's fiction author Andrea Hurst. Copy editing covers not only the basics of grammar, punctuation, and spelling, but also consistency of plot points, word usage, style, and all those other elements that keep the reader's experience smooth while enjoying your story. Audrey's copy edits include two manuscript read-throughs and a style sheet of names, places, and style elements. All edits are marked in Track Changes, unless requested otherwise, for ease of viewing and accepting.
Services
Fiction
Epic Fantasy Historical Fiction Military Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Copy editor's certification

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2011 — Present
Audrey provides copy editing services for authors looking to self-publish or polish their manuscripts before submission for querying. She also offers services for self-published authors, including covers, interiors, and miscellaneous production through Amazon or client's self-publishing platform of choice.

Andrea Hurst & Associates

Sep, 2010 — Apr, 2018 (over 7 years)
Audrey worked for literary agent Andrea Hurst for many years and first got her start as an intern taking query submissions. She later came on as a freelance copy editor through Andrea Hurst's editing services division.

Audrey has 6 reviews

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Igor D.

Igor D.

Feb, 2026

Working with Audrey exceeded all my expectations. She not only delivered exceptionally high-quality editing and transformed the structure of the book, but I was also amazed by how deeply she understood the complex philosophical meaning of my novel, written in the science fiction and cyberpunk gen...
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Russell W.

Russell W.

Jan, 2026

Audrey was great. She has helped to improve my writing. I appreciate her communication and hard work. Thanks.
Vlad R.

Vlad R.

Dec, 2025

Audrey was great to work with! She did a thorough job copy editing my manuscript and delivered on schedule.
Dan W.

Dan W.

Feb, 2023

Audrey did a fantastic copy edit of my manuscript. She was thorough and professional, correcting many errors and making very helpful suggestions. My manuscript is much improved thanks to her efforts! I would recommend her without reservation.
Wild R.

Wild R.

Jan, 2023

Highly professional and proficient absolutely enjoyed working with

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