Tiffany Avery

Tiffany Avery – Editor

I have an MA in English and a drive to make stories shine. I do developmental edits, copyedits, and proofreading for thrillers and memoirs.

Overview

My only goal is to support you and your project. I can help your writing shine while staying true to your intention, personal style, and voice. I’ll clean up the grammar, clarify inconsistencies, omit redundancies, and improve the overall flow of the writing. While doing so, I’ll keep my communication with you positive, professional, and encouraging.


I’ve worked on over a dozen books as an editor at Pages & Pie Publishing, from fiction to creative nonfiction. One of these books won a Clarion Award. I have an MA in English (Professional and Technical Writing), and I've worked at several other places as an editor. In addition, I'm an avid reader and writer. I have had a few short stories published, and I know what it's like to be on the receiving end of edits. I understand the hard work and passion you've put into your manuscript, and I will treat it - and you - with respect.


On a personal level, I am the mom of two girls, I enjoy exercising and trying to live healthy, I have an obsession with historic covered bridges, and I am in the National Guard.


Now on to my passion: editing books! The first step for any book is usually a developmental edit, where I’ll assess the overall structure of the story. During this edit, I will cover the following:


· Is your opening strong and does it engage your reader? How about the ending? Does the ending leave the reader with more questions than answers?

· Are your characters likeable (when they should be) and described memorably?

· Is your plot clear, well-paced, and free from coincidences or conveniences that detract from the believability of the story?

· Are there any holes, gaps, or inconsistencies (from the minute details such as hair color to the larger issues, like timelines)?

· Fact checking—I’ll make sure anything tied to the real world is correct.

· If you’ve built a large world, I can help with a manuscript-specific style guide to keep all the characters, rules of the world, and other stylistic choices straight while editing.


If a line edit is needed, I can also do that. This is where each sentence is scrutinized to make sure it is clear, necessary, and structured correctly. I’ll also consider word choices and keep a lookout for redundant words or phrases. Writers should aim for original content, so I will point out cliché phrases, idioms that may not be widely understood, or other expressions that may need to be changed.


Edits won’t be finished until you are satisfied. Then, a proofread will need to be done. This is where the final product is polished. I can also provide proofreading for your manuscript to ensure it is error free.


I’ll do this all on your timeline. I have excellent organizational skills and I work well with set deadlines.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Psychological Thriller
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • ACES Certificate in Editing

Work experience

Pages & Pie Publishing

Aug, 2020 — Present

I provide developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading for fiction and nonfiction books. I work closely with authors to meet their needs, perfect their book, and ensure their manuscript is error free and ready for publication. I work on the author's timeline and communicate frequently with them to ensure their questions are answered and the project moves along at a pace they are comfortable with.

International Association of Assessing Officers

Aug, 2021 — Aug, 2022 (about 1 year)

Copyedited and formatted educational materials for property assessors and appraisers, including promotional materials, website content, educational manuals, computer-based training, and more. I worked with subject matter experts to develop written training materials that aligned with established standards, all while keeping projects on track to meet deadlines. I also developed an in-house style guide and used other style guides frequently while editing.

Applied Measurement Professionals

Jan, 2013 — Jul, 2015 (over 2 years)

I edited licensing and certification exams for industry professionals, from nursing to construction to real estate. I worked closely with a team to ensure all tests were quality checked and published without errors.

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Erin E.

Erin E.

Dec, 2024

Tiffany was an amazing help in developmental editing. She left me with many ideas and gave me a better understanding of what worked in my manuscript and what didn't. Her suggestions helped me create a much more rounded story. I highly recommend working with Tiffany.
Jim M.

Jim M.

Dec, 2024

I was ready to upload my manuscript for publication, then decided to hire Tiffany to give it a final look. Her attention to detail saved me considerable embarrassment! I'd hire Tiffany again.
Kyle B.

Kyle B.

Nov, 2024

For a new author Tiffany was the perfect editor for my book. She gave me great feedback and success for my book. She put great detail into my book and I would highly recommend her for any book in the future.
Franco F.

Franco F.

Nov, 2024

Excellent and useful editing work, completed on schedule. Would recommend
Tiffany A.
Thank you so much! I appreciate the depth of your main character. Your story told the tale of something I think many people will identify with, which is the struggle of living in a world that wishe...
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Sharon D.

Sharon D.

Oct, 2024

I chose to work with Tiffany because her fees were reasonable, and she responded quickly to my initial inquiry. Tiffany was easy to work with. Because I communicate best face to face, I appreciated that she was open to talking by video chat when needed. She was also open to re-editing passages that I needed to add or change, even after we thought the original editing work was done. As a first-t...
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Tiffany A.
Thank you so much, Sharon! I will remember your story for a long, long time and I can't wait to purchase my own copy. Your story really inspired me, too, to look further inside myself. I hope many,...
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