Barbara Long

Barbara Long – Editor

I'm passionate about helping authors put their best words forward by enhancing their writing without changing their voice or message.

Overview

Always a curious, lifelong learner, I enjoy copy editing numerous topics and collaborating with all types of people.

My professional copy editing services will polish your writing and be a fresh reading eye to ensure you're saying exactly what you mean in a clear and consistent way.

No job is too small or too large. I copy edit textbooks, trade books, websites, marketing material, and newsletters for individuals, nonprofits, small businesses, and large book publishers such as Macmillan, Rutledge, and John Wiley.

My tutoring experience has honed my ability to offer fair and clear feedback about written communication. As a copy editor, my goal is to enhance text without losing its original meaning or tone.

I also provide editing, proofreading, and indexing services.

I truly enjoy my work, and look forward to assisting authors in producing quality publications.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Career Guides Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing Humanities & Social Sciences Inspirational Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sports & Outdoors
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • United States Tennis Association/Middle States Section Presidential Service Award
  • Wilkes University Athletic Hall of Fame inductee
Certifications
  • Technical Writing
  • Tutoring

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 1982 — Present
In running my own small business, I edit, copy edit, and proofread academic and trade books for large publishers such as John Wiley as well as individuals. In addition, I create indexes for various book titles using Macrex software.

Bucks County Community College

Jan, 2005 — Jan, 2021 (about 16 years)
Tutored college students, including those with American English as a second language, to help improve their writing, reading, grammar, and study skills; also mentored newly hired tutors in college’s Tutoring Center. Conducted online tutoring via Zoom and Wyzant.

Harcourt Brace Jovanovich

Jun, 1976 — Aug, 1982 (about 6 years)
Wrote and edited text for science and reading series, K–12, including student textbooks and workbooks, and teacher’s instructional manual; collaborated with graphic artists in designing books; supervised freelance writers; acquired permissions for all copyrighted materials printed in books.

Barbara has 20 reviews

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Tahira L.

Tahira L.

May, 2026

Very professional was responsive with all questions and did a fabulous job with editing my manuscript very happy with her services with 100% recommend.
Peggy H.

Peggy H.

Apr, 2026

Barbara was a pleasure to work with and throrough in her edits and suggestions. I feel confident that my book will be well received thanks to Barbara!
geraldine D.

geraldine D.

Apr, 2026

Working with Barbara was a pleasant experience! She was clear and timely in replies and i especially appreciated her patience on my end as I was in busy time during the school and testing season! I appreciated that she her work honored my requests to keep my writing the ways I wanted and still al...
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Sal R.

Sal R.

Apr, 2026

Barb is an excellent editor, her attention to details is very impressive, and she's simply awesome to work with! So much appreciate her effort to edit my book and make it so much better ... I strongly recommend her for your next book project.
Tara C.

Tara C.

Mar, 2026

Barbara was amazing to work with! She made the process easy, her edits were extremely helpful and detailed, and she even completed the project ahead of schedule. Looking forward to the next project together!

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