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 5 reviews

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Bill H.

Bill H.

Dec, 2024

Barbara did excellent work both proofreading and indexing my book. She finished both assignments days before deadlines.
Bill F.

Bill F.

Oct, 2024

Barbara was an excellent partner, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an editor. She is an expert at her craft, and I enjoyed working with her. If given the opportunity, I would work with Barbara again in a heartbeat.
Dan C.

Dan C.

Sep, 2024

Barbara was super accommodating and thorough. Her suggestions improved the passage but never lost the intent or tone of the author. She is easy to work with and has a very fast turn around. I highly recommend Barbara.
Will K.

Will K.

Aug, 2024

Barbara is exceptional! After evaluating several editors for my first book, it became evident during our discussion that she fully grasped the type and depth of editing I required. Maintaining my voice was crucial, especially given that the book is educational. Barbara's impressive background further confirmed that she was the ideal choice, and my experience proved that to be true. I will defin...
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Denver J.

Denver J.

Jul, 2024

Barbara, You were excellent and professional, even when I kept asking you the same questions over and over. I like the software you used to edit my masterpiece because I enjoy working with Microsoft applications. This is the first book I am going to publish, and if I write another, I will ask you to edit that one as well.

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