Beth Attwood - Editor
Proofreader/CE with several years' experience, including in-house at Harlequin. I read everything but specialize in romance/women's fiction.
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My name is Beth and I’m a professional proofreader and copy editor. I have several years of experience working in the publishing industry, with many spent working full-time as a proofreader for Harlequin. I am a quick yet careful editor who has never missed a deadline and is adaptable to any style.
I will turn your book around at a reasonable pace because let’s face it, your readers are waiting! I will save you from any less-than-stellar reviews complaining about that one (delicious) time you wrote scone instead of sconce. I will never overstep, never alter your voice, and never suggest a big change without an explanation.
I’m here to use my rigorous in-house training to provide you with the highest quality work and polish your book until it shines. While I bring a wealth of experience in the romance industry to the table, I’m thrilled to work on any genre you’ve written!
Services Provided:
A proofread is a straight read of your book, ideally the final read before publication, doing a sweep for any lingering typographical, grammatical, or punctuation errors as well as any inconsistencies in style or plot details.
A solid proofread is an essential step for any book’s journey from conception to reader. When all your edits and copy edits are complete, and you need a fresh set of eyes to catch anything you might have missed, the proofreader provides the final pass, ensuring your work is as perfect as possible.
I also provide copy editing services if you think your book might need a bit extra love.
A copy edit is a much closer, slower sentence-level read of your book focusing on correcting spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors, sentence structure, repetition, redundancy, and plot discrepancies as well as ensuring your book adheres to a consistent style.
Your completed copy edit would include a cohesive style sheet of your book detailing any decisions made regarding punctuation, hyphenation, capitalization, number treatment, as well as a list of characters, locations, and any nonstandard spellings. You can pass this along as supplement for your proofreader or use this as a reference for future books.
Services
Languages
English (AUS)
English (CAN)
English (NZ)
English (UK)
English (US)
Fiction
Fantasy
Mystery & Crime
Romance
Science Fiction
Thriller & Suspense
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Work experience
Freelance Proofreader/Copy Editor
Self-employed
January, 2016
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Present
(over 5 years)
Managing Editorial Coordinator
Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.
July, 2013
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December, 2015
(over 2 years)
Proofreader
Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.
October, 2010
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June, 2013
(over 2 years)
Portfolio (20 selected works)
The Marriage Lie: A bestselling psychological thriller
Kimberly Belle
Bestselling author Kimberly Belle is back with a “domestic thriller [that] will keep you reading into the wee hours of the night.” —Redbook"Fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train will eat up Kimberly Belle's latest novel."—Bookreporter.com Everyone has secrets Iris and Will have been married for seven years, and life is as close to perfect as it can be. But on the morning Will flies out f... read more
Under My Skin
Lisa Unger
PopSugar’s Best Mysteries & Thrillers to Read in Fall 2018 Nominated for the 2019 Edgar AwardCrimeReads Best Book of 2018 Booklist’s Best New Book One of the Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2018 from CrimeReads One of Fall 2018’s Most Exciting New Mysteries & Thrillers by BookishBookbub’s One of the Biggest, Most Anticipated Thrillers of the Season, Fall 2018 Best Mystery Book Pick, and Editor... read more
The Lost Girls of Paris: A Novel
Pam Jenoff
A New York Times BestsellerCosmopolitan Best Book Club Book of 2019PopSugar Must-Read Book of 2019Glamour Best Book of 2019“Fraught with danger, filled with mystery, and meticulously researched, The Lost Girls of Paris is a fascinating tale of the hidden women who helped to win the war.” —Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours“Pam Jenoff’s meticulous research a... read more
Dawn's Promise (Silent Wings Book 1)
A.W. Exley
A heart prepared to die that has never lived or loved…Born with fragile health, Dawn Uxbridge has lived a sheltered existence. Her lonely days are filled by drawing fanciful landscapes and nurturing plants. When tragedy strikes, she finds herself alone and penniless with only one talent – a green thumb.Jasper, the Earl of Seton, is in need of a gardener to reclaim his derelict estate in the re... read more
Day's Patience (Silent Wings Book 2)
A.W. Exley
Each raindrop writes a word on her skin...After a long sickness, Lady Letitia Seton is finally free. But the last fractures in her mind won't heal until she confronts old wounds. Intent on finding answers about a murderous conspiracy against her family and to complete her recovery, she travels to County Durham. Dr Grayson Day devoted his life to healing the princess in the tower. Not wanting h... read more
Body and Bone: A Novel
LS Hawker
He wants to destroy her reputation.He wants to destroy her life.He wants to destroy . . . her.Nessa Donati used to be a happily married mother with a successful music blog and satellite radio show. But that was before her husband John relapsed on drugs and went missing. That was before he was presumed dead. And before she was framed for his murder.When a commenter on Nessa’s blog starts harass... read more
The Other Alcott: A Novel
Elise Hooper
A People Magazine and POPSUGAR pick! “[May's] adventures illuminate the world of intrepid female artists in the late 1800s […] The Other Alcott comes alive in its development of the relationship between Louisa and May.” --The New York TimesElise Hooper’s debut novel conjures the fascinating, untold story of May Alcott—Louisa’s youngest sister and an artist in her own right.We all know the stor... read more
Under a Dark Sky: A Novel
Lori Rader-Day
From the critically-acclaimed author of The Day I Died comes a terrifying twist on a locked-room mystery that will keep readers guessing until the last pageOnly in the dark can she find the truth . . .Since her husband died, Eden Wallace's life has diminished down to a tiny pinprick, like a far-off star in the night sky. She doesn't work, has given up on her love of photography, and is so plag... read more
House of Shadows: An Enthralling Historical Mystery
Nicola Cornick
The wooded hills of Oxfordshire conceal the remains of the aptly named Ashdown House—a wasted pile of cinders and regret. Once home to the daughter of a king, Ashdown and its secrets will unite three women across four centuries in a tangle of intrigue, deceit and destiny…In the winter of 1662, Elizabeth Stuart, the Winter Queen, is on her deathbed. She entrusts an ancient pearl, rumored to hav... read more
Keep You Safe: A Novel
Melissa Hill
Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult & Liane Moriarty.Good mother or bad? Who decides....Widowed nurse Kate and mum of two Madeleine couldn't be more different in their approaches to parenting.Kate knows her husband's death has made her more protective of her daughter, but she's not going to apologise for it.Madeleine feels there's no such thing as a perfect mother and while her parenting style ma... read more
Then & Now: Book 1
Karen A. Leppert
Seth Mathis races away from what his peers are running toward: college, a career, wife, family…the white picket fence lifestyle lived by most people in his quaint hometown.But then he meets Sarah Matthews, who stops Seth dead in his tracks with her quick-wit, intelligence, and charm. Sarah and Seth embark on a thrilling ride called “first love” with its youthful passion and insecurities. Their... read more
When a lost lady discovers that love is found far from home.After confessing her love for Lord Cunningham, Lady Rose Darby is whisked away by her father in the dead of night and locked in an old asylum. With no one but her paid companion, Miss Flint, for company, six months pass before Rose manages to escape.But her plans to return to London go awry when she finds herself at Everleigh, a spraw... read more
Counting Room (Gabe Ward Book 1)
Chris Culver
The victim was an investigative journalist working the biggest story of his career.He found something that shook him to his core.What secret did he take to his grave?Detective Gabriel Ward is a former Army intelligence officer with degrees in computer science and physics. As his department's computer crimes expert, he uses computer forensics to solve crimes as much as his street sense. But whe... read more
29 Dates
Melissa de la Cruz
“A heartwarming, sparkling romantic comedy about what happens when what your heart wants and what your parents want don’t match…Melissa de la Cruz enchants and delights in her usual style. Completely unputdownable!” —Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi“A refreshingly modern love story, 29 Dates serves up a funny and heartfelt rom-com about finding love and... read more
Tormented (The Condemned Series Book 3)
Alison Aimes
She was never meant to be his…Two ruthless enemies. One cage. Zero chance of escape. An explosive lust that can’t be contained.Council assassin Jade Lakotesh survives by trusting no one. Attachments a weakness. Sex a weapon. Her mission success rate flawless. Until she ends up naked, captured, and collared, her latest assignment in jeopardy. The blame for her predicament: the hothead, scarred ... read more
The Bright Lands: A Novel
Fram, John
Two Rogues Make a Right: Seducing the Sedgwicks
Sebastian, Cat
The Last Affair
Hunt, Margot
Once Ghosted, Twice Shy: A Reluctant Royals Novella
Cole, Alyssa
The Lost Orphan: A Novel
Halls, Stacey
Beth has 25 reviews
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Beth was professional & open to communication & questions. Thorough, detailed & completed early, which is always a bonus! Would definitely work with Beth again.
K.M. Harding, May 2021
Working with Beth was an excellent experience. She communicated clearly and well, and her corrections to my manuscript were precise and accurate. She improved my product and that's what counts! I can strongly recommend her proofreading services and expect to use them again.
Leslie Costello, March 2021
Beth is so easy to work with, and the quality of her work keeps me coming back to her for additional jobs.
Catherine Dershem, December 2020
Beth has edited two books for me. I told her I think she has superhero powers because her work is a level of perfection I’ve never seen anywhere else. Her judgment is always excellent, and her comments thoughtful. She has extraordinary attention to detail. She even noticed an extra space in front of a line of text. I couldn’t see it, but when I placed the cursor over the space, I discovered she...
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Lee Wheeler, September 2020
I was delighted with the copy edit service provided by Beth. She was meticulous in her edits and picked up on continuity issues. Beth delivered within the time scale that she agreed, in fact, a little sooner than the deadline.
I am happy to recommend Breth's editorial services.
Deborah Klee, June 2020
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