Bibiana Snyder - Editor
Highly detailed freelance editor with 9 years of professional publishing experience in fiction and nonfiction. I'd love to read your work!
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Overview
I'm a freelance editor and proofreader with seven years of experience working in publishing, mostly recently with one of the big five publishers in New York City, Macmillan Publishers. I've edited a variety of manuscripts for them across all genres and would love to continue this work on a freelance basis in Chicago. I am proficient in the Chicago Manual of Style and can adapt quickly to any preferred style.
Examples of books I've proofread and provided editorial support for include, but are not limited to:
- Dominus by Steven Saylor (New York Times bestselling author)
- Running Out of Road by Daniel Friedman (Nominated for an Edgar Award)
- Float Plan by Trish Dollar (A Must-Read for Good Morning America, Oprah Magazine, Buzzfeed, and more)
- Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America's Fast-Food Kingdom by Adam Chandler (A Publishers Weekly Book of the Week)
*I also have experience editing and proofing graphic novels, indexing, and more.
Examples of books I've proofread and provided editorial support for include, but are not limited to:
- Dominus by Steven Saylor (New York Times bestselling author)
- Running Out of Road by Daniel Friedman (Nominated for an Edgar Award)
- Float Plan by Trish Dollar (A Must-Read for Good Morning America, Oprah Magazine, Buzzfeed, and more)
- Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America's Fast-Food Kingdom by Adam Chandler (A Publishers Weekly Book of the Week)
*I also have experience editing and proofing graphic novels, indexing, and more.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Science Fiction
Themes & Motifs
Thriller & Suspense
Women's Fiction
Certifications
- Columbia Publishing Course
- Bachelor's Degree in English with Distinction in the Major at University of Wisconsin - Madison
Work experience
Freelance Proofreader
Macmillan Publishers
September, 2017
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Present
(over 5 years)
Executive Assistant to the President and COO and Editorial Assistant
Macmillan Publishers
September, 2017
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April, 2019
(over 1 year)
Blog Editor
University of Wisconsin Press
January, 2017
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May, 2017
(4 months)
Copywriting Assistant
University of Wisconsin Press
May, 2016
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January, 2017
(8 months)
Portfolio (8 selected works)
Float Plan
Doller, Trish
Dominus
Steven Saylor
Following his international bestsellers Roma and Empire, Steven Saylor's Dominus continues his saga of the greatest, most storied empire in history from the eternal city at the very center of it all.A.D. 165: The empire of Rome has reached its pinnacle. Universal peace—the Pax Roma—reigns from Britannia to Egypt, from Gaul to Greece. Marcus Aurelius, as much a philosopher as he is an emperor, ... read more
Make Up Break Up
Lily Menon
Make Up Break Up, the sparkling and heartfelt romantic comedy debut from Lily MenonLove, romance, second chances, fairy-tale endings...these are the things Annika Dev believes in. Her app, Make Up, has been called the “Google Translate for failing relationships.” High efficiency break-ups, flashy start-ups, penthouses, fast cars...these are the things Hudson Craft believes in. His app, Break U... read more
Cape May
Chip Cheek
Septembre 1957.Henry et Effie passent leur lune de miel à Cape May, dans le New Jersey. Hors saison, la petite station balnéaire n’offre guère de distractions – si ce n’est la découverte du plaisir –, et le jeune couple ne tarde pas à s’ennuyer. Leur rencontre avec un groupe de New-Yorkais riches et délurés va leur ouvrir les portes d’un monde insoupçonné. Cape May devient alors leur terrain d... read more
Drive-Thru Dreams
Adam Chandler
“This is a book to savor, especially if you’re a fast-food fan.”—Bookpage"This fun, argumentative, and frequently surprising pop history of American fast food will thrill and educate food lovers of all speeds."—Publishers WeeklyMost any honest person can own up to harboring at least one fast-food guilty pleasure. In Drive-Thru Dreams, Adam Chandler explores the inseparable link between fast fo... read more
A Comedy of Terrors
Lindsey Davis
"Melds scrupulous research, arch banter, caustic characters, and strong plotting...Flavia Albia is delightful, trickster-y company to spend time with." -- New York Times Book ReviewIn Rome, 89 A.D., poisonings, murders, and a bloody gang war of retribution breaks out during the festival of Saturnalia, and when her husband, Tiberius, becomes a target, it's time for Flavia Albia to take matters ... read more
Bibiana has 3 reviews
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Communication & Punctuality
Bibiana did a terrific, high-quality job editing my non fiction book. Her edit’s were thorough and she even hopped on the phone with me to walk me through my questions and agreed to a follow-up edit after my second pass. Thanks so much Bibiana and your eye is so valued for your work!
Rachael O'Meara, January 2022
Being that this was the first time that I’ve decided to take a project out of the safety of my own abode and into the great unknown, you can probably understand why I was a bit unsure of, well, just about everything – where to go, what to do, of my abilities and my work in general. Writing comes easy (for the most part). It comes easy because it’s all in our control. Everything after that, howe...
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C.T. Madden, January 2022
Bibiana, is not only an excellent editor of fiction and query letters, but she explored the beginning of my literary thriller from different angles and gave super suggestions. Her background with Macmillan was demonstrated in her professional feedback. Most of all I am impressed with the time and commitment she dedicated to my writing. I couldn’t have found a better editor. With her positive at...
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james van Loon, December 2021
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