Chris Springer

Chris Springer – Editor

Academic copy editor with more than 20 years of experience working on history, political science, and travel books and articles.

Overview

I moved to Hungary in 1991, just as Eastern Europe was opening to the rest of the world. English-language editors were in short supply, and my services were sought after by government ministries and by Central European University. I copy-edited the unabridged Hungarian-English Dictionary (1583 pages) for Akadémiai Publishing House. I have also written two history books on North Korea. I attended the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and graduated from Brown University with honors.

Before accepting an assignment, I read through the text and ask the author about his/her expectations. When editing, I not only make changes but also ask questions and suggest alternative wordings. After I've returned the edited text, I always encourage authors to follow up with me regarding any questions or concerns they may have. I believe that the best results emerge from a dialogue between author and editor.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Education & Reference History Political Science & Current Affairs Sociology Travel
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2003 — Present
My company, Saranda Books, provides editing services.

Portfolio

An Orderly Mess

Nowotny, Helga

Chris has 3 reviews

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Pat F.

Pat F.

Jun, 2026

Great collaboration! Highly recommend.
David H.

David H.

Oct, 2024

Chris was extremely professional from start to finish. His initial quote included sample edits of my work, and gave me advice of what to look for in an editor, regardless of whether I chose him or someone else. He was not the lowest bidder, but I do not mind paying for quality and professionalis...
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Michael T.

Michael T.

Jun, 2023

My experience with Chris was spectacular. His work was very thorough; you could tell he paid close attention to my book and edited it perfectly. I especially like how patient he was (and is) with my constant questioning. I felt completely comfortable and felt that my work was in the hands of a tr...
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