Caitlin Panarella

Caitlin Panarella – Editor

I am an experienced copy editor and proofreader with a passion for helping authors refine their books to be the best they can be.

Overview

My editing career started in the newsroom, copy editing at my local newspaper. I'm currently an editor at New Degree Press, where I have both developmentally edited and copy edited full length manuscripts. I also edit for Make Muse, a feminist media website. For Make Muse, I have edited short stories, poems, personal experience narratives, and opinion pieces.

I specialize in copy editing and proofreading, and have extensive experience in nonfiction.

When working with me, you can expect attention to detail, regular updates on the editing process, effective communication, and an ability to tailor my editing to your needs. Whether you need intense line by line edits, advice on structure, or an eagle eye for grammar mishaps, I'm excited to work with you!
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Career Guides Health & Wellbeing Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sex & Relationships Travel
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

New Degree Press

Jun, 2019 — Present

Copy edit full-length manuscripts using Chicago Manual of Style.
Collaborate with authors to ensure the author's vision and voice remain untouched.
Editing projects have included nonfiction books on gender, food sustainability, music, the digital age, leadership, and more.

Make Muse

May, 2018 — Present

Edit content written by content interns and offer developmental feedback. Content ranges from opinion pieces, to creative work, to personal experience.
Craft weekly newsletter including an Activist Agenda Item and Make Muse's "current faves."
Collaborate with founder and other online editors to streamline editing and update style guide.
Write one to two content pieces per month.

New Degree Press

Oct, 2017 — Present

Edit and guide the development of the manuscripts of undergraduate students with the intent to publish.
Act as an intermediary between student authors and professor to provide feedback and progress reports.
Copy edit full-length manuscripts.

Shelter Island Reporter

Jun, 2015 — Aug, 2017 (about 2 years)

Wrote weekly features and a children's activity column.
Copy edited articles before print days.
Brainstormed two new columns- Street Smart and Missing the Boat.
Honed skills in journalistic writing, tactful and direct interviewing and time management.
Position took place during summers 2015-2017.

Portfolio

La Vie en Femme started as Abigail's outlet for her own life story. Through growing up with four sisters, to losing her father to suicide (and everything in between), Abigail wanted to see what other women had to say about their experiences. Whether it's an op... read more
A recent study reports that 3 in 4 millennials are spending their money on experiences rather than things. What does this radical shift in preference mean for our society? It means there is an increasing hunger for social connection, communal bonding, and soci... read more
More than 50% of small businesses fail in their first four years. At the same time, the lifespan of large companies is shrinking. Markets are facing unprecedented disruption. But contrary to popular belief, the Digital Revolution is opening up more, not fewer,... read more
The two most important days in our lives are: the day we are born and the day we find out why. The why refers to our purpose - the reason for our existence. Though there are billions of people on this planet, every single one of us has a unique purpose. This l... read more
Are you business-minded? (check)Are you a curious person? (check)Would you consider yourself an “entrepreneur”? (check)But when's the last time you took a class in creativity, empathy, or leadership?Growing up, you were the kid that would ask your parents, “Wh... read more
Six and a half billion dollars. That's roughly how much money startups raised through initial coin offerings in 2017. Through this process, startups sidestepped the traditional venture capital fundraising model by selling virtual tokens. How did they do it? In... read more
Love it, hate it, ignore it...athleisure isn't just a fashion trend. It represents a shift in how more women are choosing to dress — for themselves. Between 2011 and 2016, the activewear market grew almost seven times as fast as the overall apparel market, rep... read more
Do you want to be a part of the next gold rush? In 2017, the United States raised $76.4 billion in venture capital funding. On the other hand, Latin America raised just $1.1 billion. Why the discrepancy? Silicon Valley is king of venture capital and start-ups,... read more
For decades, politics in the United States have stagnated in a cynical, dysfunctional, and distrustful climate. Author Daniel D. Ernst interviewed, studied and researched dozens of civic leaders to capture the inspiring stories of the leaders of tomorrow. Dani... read more
Is federal innovation truly an oxymoron?In Innovation Nation, Taylor Fitzgerald argues that the answer is a firm “no.”Innovation Nation will show you how the United States Federal Government has helped create the greatest innovations of the past century. From ... read more
More than 40% of Fortune 500 Companies were founded by immigrants or their children. According to the Association of American Colleges and Universities, foreign-born residents of the United States are more likely to have a doctorate or professional degree than... read more
So, you want to change the world but don't know where to start?Today’s world faces daunting challenges: climate change, global conflict, inequality, and health crises, to name a few. In the face of these overwhelming problems, how can we possibly begin to make... read more
Americans waste enough food to fill, each and every day, the 90,000-seat Rose Bowl Stadium. And this, while 50 million Americans, 16 million of which are children, don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Add to this the fact that most of our food wast... read more

Caitlin has 6 reviews

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Sonia C.

Sonia C.

Jul, 2022

It was a pleasure working with Caitlin.
Florence C.

Florence C.

Jun, 2020

Catlin provides helpful and valuable comments after proofreading my book. She is proficient in English. I will recommend her to people who need proofreading and editing services.
Bethany L.

Bethany L.

Apr, 2020

Caitlin was awesome. From her initial contact through the end of the project, she was friendly, professional, and helpful. I would hire her again.
Andres D.

Andres D.

Feb, 2020

I had a wonderful experience working with Caitlin! I hired Caitlin to do copyediting and proofreading for an upcoming book. Her pricing was fair, and she was timely, meticulous, and receptive to feedback on what I wanted the finished product to look like. Further, her suggested edits improved clarity and flow in the text while preserving my writing style. I highly recommend Caitlin!
Jennifer J.

Jennifer J.

Feb, 2020

Caitlin was great in helping me clean up my nonfiction manuscript! She also made sure to note in the manuscript where information like website links were missing and flagged anything I mentioned would be included as a resource at the end of the book. I appreciated her professionalism and that she understood the light, humorous tone I was going for and didn't try make the guide dry like other te...
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