Christina Roth - Editor
Charleston, United States
Professional editor of more than 250 published books; specializing in nonfiction, specifically health & wellness, business, and history.
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I love working one-on-one with authors to transform their manuscripts, help them fulfill their visions, and get their books into readers' hands. No matter what level of editing you need, I aim for a perfect, polished piece every time.
I've spent much of my ten-plus-year career in traditional publishing, but I enjoy the freedom of working with self-published authors. I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with Big Four editors, designers, agents, publicists, and marketers, as well as with many New York Times bestselling authors who've been featured on the TODAY show and in the New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, ELLE, and Publishers Weekly, to name a few.
As a professional editor, I’ll work closely with you to identify issues, resolve problem areas, clarify intended meanings, improve style, maintain your voice, and ensure your message gets across clearly to your target audience.
With my work background, proficiency in Chicago style, and attention to even the smallest details, you can be sure your book will meet professional industry standards—and, just as important, your readers' standards.
I love editing books of many genres, but I have a special interest in nonfiction, particularly health and wellness. Perhaps this is because I grew up in a family with many health care professionals and enjoy living an active, healthy lifestyle. I am also interested in the sciences and try to keep up with the latest research.
Although my job is to help coach you through the editing process, I intentionally collaborate with authors whose books will teach me something new or reveal an interesting perspective.
I spend much of my free time cooking, exercising, watching a good movie or TV show, exploring, traveling with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors, drinking coffee and tea, and, of course, reading—usually thrillers and general literature (especially British).
I've spent much of my ten-plus-year career in traditional publishing, but I enjoy the freedom of working with self-published authors. I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with Big Four editors, designers, agents, publicists, and marketers, as well as with many New York Times bestselling authors who've been featured on the TODAY show and in the New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, ELLE, and Publishers Weekly, to name a few.
As a professional editor, I’ll work closely with you to identify issues, resolve problem areas, clarify intended meanings, improve style, maintain your voice, and ensure your message gets across clearly to your target audience.
With my work background, proficiency in Chicago style, and attention to even the smallest details, you can be sure your book will meet professional industry standards—and, just as important, your readers' standards.
I love editing books of many genres, but I have a special interest in nonfiction, particularly health and wellness. Perhaps this is because I grew up in a family with many health care professionals and enjoy living an active, healthy lifestyle. I am also interested in the sciences and try to keep up with the latest research.
Although my job is to help coach you through the editing process, I intentionally collaborate with authors whose books will teach me something new or reveal an interesting perspective.
I spend much of my free time cooking, exercising, watching a good movie or TV show, exploring, traveling with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors, drinking coffee and tea, and, of course, reading—usually thrillers and general literature (especially British).
Languages
English (AUS)
English (CAN)
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Health & wellbeing
History
Politics & Current Affairs
Religion & Spirituality
Self-help & Self-improvement
Fiction
Christian
Crime & Mystery
Historical Fiction
Thriller
Work experience
Digital Content Editor
Independent Marketing Company
February, 2015
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Present
(over 4 years)
Edit onsite content, books, e-books, automated email marketing messages, and press releases for clients
Edit books, monthly magazine, press releases, podcasts, emails, white papers, and other company promotional materials
Research market competition and materials for clients and optimize content for SEO
Write and edit original, unique onsite content and blogs
Editor
Turner Publishing Company
May, 2009
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May, 2011
(about 2 years)
Edited manuscripts for content
Copyedited using Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, fact-checked, and proofread manuscripts to ensure accuracy on a per-title basis and across each series
Created style sheets to reference when editing standalone books or subsequent books by the same author or in the same series
Senior Editor and Production Manager
Turner Publishing Company
April, 2009
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December, 2014
(over 5 years)
Oversaw production of entire print and digital frontlist of approximately 36 fiction and nonfiction titles per year for Turner, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Howell Book House, and Fieldstone Alliance imprints
Developed and edited manuscripts, including fact-checking and researching, to ensure clarity and accuracy while meeting tight deadlines
Worked closely with agents and authors, including New York Times bestselling authors, to ensure high-quality, error-free books appealing to target markets
Strategically developed seasonal lists in conjunction with marketing department
Wrote engaging and relevant jacket copy
Copyedited marketing materials and digital and print ads
Managed work, schedules, and budgets for a team of 20+ freelancers, including designers, typesetters, illustrators, copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers
Reviewed copyedits per The Chicago Manual of Style, house style, and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
Assisted in creating book titles
Provided art direction for covers and interiors
Prepared materials for and promoted titles at annual BookExpo America conference in New York
Editorial Intern and Freelance Proofreader
HarperCollins Christian Publishing
May, 2007
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June, 2008
(about 1 year)
Proofread manuscripts, including New York Times bestselling author Frank Peretti's Monster, using The Chicago Manual of Style and house style, ensuring timely delivery for editor
Editor
Self-employed
January, 2006
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Present
(over 13 years)
Perform substantive/developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, research, and fact-checking for book manuscripts
Guide authors through publishing process, from manuscript to production to print
Edit online sales copy for e-tailers and jacket copy for print books
Edit research papers, government reports, nonprofit organization literature, web copy, general marketing and ad copy, professional lecture and conference materials, dissertations, theses, and graduate school personal statements and admission essays
Portfolio (21 selected works)
Bob Dylan: The Biography
Dennis McDougal
The ultimate biography of the musical icon.A groundbreaking and vibrant look at the music hero to generations, DYLAN: The Biography digs deep into Bob Dylan lore—including subjects Dylan himself left out of Chronicles: Volume One.DYLAN: The Biography focuses on why this beloved artist has touched so many souls—and on how both Dylan and his audience have changed along the way. Bob Dylan is an i... read more
Rainbows on the Moon: A Novel
Barbara Wood
Set in the beautiful landscape of nineteenth-century Hawaii during the most pivotal period in its history, this colorful story of power, lust, sorrow, and joy will have Barbara's readers, both old and new, positively enraptured.“I was born for adventure. I flout convention. I am a New Woman on a holy purpose.”Newlywed Emily Stone and her husband, Isaac, are young missionaries who have traveled... read more
Beat the Heart Attack Gene: The Revolutionary Plan to Prevent Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes
Bradley Bale, Amy Doneen
A revolutionary, personalized guide to preventing heart disease—America’s #1 killerHeart disease is the #1 cause of death in America. It affects 81 million Americans and is the culprit in one of every two deaths in the United States. Most people think that they are not at risk of a heart attack if they control their cholesterol and blood pressure, but they aren’t aware of other major risk fact... read more
World-renowned gluten-related disorders expert Dr. Alessio Fasano presents the groundbreaking roadmap to a gluten-free lifestyle, and how millions can live better by going gluten free. For centuries, bread has been known as the “staff of life.” But for millions of Americans affected by gluten-related disorders, consuming gluten, the complex protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, can be hazar... read more
Candy at Last
Candy Spelling
The followup to the New York Times bestseller Stories from Candyland has even better stories to tell—about Candy Spelling’s notorious rift and reconciliation with her daughter, Tori, her misadventures in dating and sex, and her new life as a producer, writer, and businesswoman. After thirty-eight happy years of marriage to influential producer Aaron Spelling, raising two children in Hollywood,... read more
Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition
Dinah L. Moché
NOW IN FULL COLORFor a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginner's guide has been completely revised to bring it up to date with the latest discoveries. Updated with the latest, most accurate information, new online resources, and more than 100 new graphics and photos, this Eighth Edition f... read more
THE BESTSELLING MEDITERRANEAN DIET BOOK IN THE MEDITERRANEANJoin the hundreds of thousands who are eating well and getting slimmer with the new Mediterranean diet book. Featuring delicious, fat-burning, easy-to-make Mediterranean diet recipes, a simple plan, and the psychological tools to stay slimmer, this international bestselling diet sensation takes the incredible flavors of the Mediterran... read more
In Becoming China’s Bitch, Peter D. Kiernan presents an unflinching manifesto in which he explores five factors that keep us frozen. He then uncovers the ten challenges that pose the greatest threat to our future. Presented from a fresh yet informative perspective, these ten impending catastrophes include our semiconscious dependency on China, our lack of a coordinated intelligence effort, our... read more
The Diary of B. B. Bright, Possible Princess
Alice Randall, Caroline Randall Williams
A lively tale of one young woman’s adventure to pass her Official Princess Test, discover a means of escape from her island, and reveal her true destiny.Thirteen-year-old orphan Black Bee Bright (B. B. for short) is funny, quirky, precocious, and adventurous. But B. B. has a secret. She’s captive on an island in “the middle of very tropical nowhere” because she’s forced to hide her true identi... read more
Deadly Faux
Larry Brooks
Set in the gritty allure of a Las Vegas casino, Deadly Faux is an unstoppable thriller of deceit and seduction.Wolfgang Schmitt, ex-underwear model, self-proclaimed wisecrack, and cynical copywriter turned undercover agent, is biding his time, unsure how to spend the millions he scored after his recent undercover mission for the FBI. Complicating matters is the fact that he might be called in ... read more
Fast and easy fixes for common dog problemsAs the owner of a puppy, professional dog trainer Victoria Schade is well aware how easily things can go awry. Frustration, confusion, and a basic lack of knowledge can make even a simple behavior problem blossom into something huge and??unwieldy. Now, in Secrets of a Dog Trainer, she gives pet parents a trainer's point of view, explaining why dog own... read more
Rampage
William P. Wood
An explosive courtroom thriller from bestselling novelist and former California deputy district attorney William P. Wood—now a major motion pictureA killer so savage (and so sly) that the brutal frenzy of his crimes makes an unassailable insanity defense—such is the opponent facing Tony Fraser, a young district attorney willing to risk anything, everything, for a sentence of death. Plotted aga... read more
The Open Window: 8 Weeks to Creating an Extraordinary Life
Catherine Galasso-Vigorito
America’s bestselling author and inspirational columnist Catherine Galasso-Vigorito brings practical Biblical advice and true, modern-day stories to serve as illuminatingencouragement in the face of life’s challenges.Filled with encouraging true stories, rich Biblical passages, and pragmatic words of wisdom, The Open Window provides workable suggestions and concrete ways to help deal with the ... read more
The Divining
Barbara Wood
From New York Times bestselling author Barbara Wood: A riveting, historical tale set in first-century Rome, The Divining chronicles one young woman’s spiritual quest to discover her destiny through the powerful gift of second sight—and save entire future generations. Ancient Rome: 54 C.E. Nineteen-year-old Ulrika is plagued with strange visions and dreams. In order to discover the truth behind... read more
As the top-ranking official at the U.S. Department of Defense in charge of economic rebuilding, Brinkley and his organization of hundreds of business volunteers struggled against bureaucratic policies to revolutionize foreign aid by leveraging America's strength—its private sector. In doing so, his team demonstrated success in the midst of failure, and created hundreds of thousands of jobs in ... read more
Transformed!: The Science of Spectacular Living
Dr. Judith Wright, Dr. Bob Wright
Winner of the 2013 Nautilus Silver Award In the radical new book Transformed!, bestselling author Dr. Judith Wright and acclaimed speaker Dr. Bob Wright explore how individuals can achieve lifelong transformation—in their careers, their relationships, and their lives. Transformed! integrates cutting-edge findings across many fields with groundbreaking research about the highest performing stud... read more
This essential go-to guide reveals how women can enhance their lives by creating valuable friendships in today’s busy, mobile world, from nationally recognized friendship expert and CEO of GirlFriendCircles.com. Every woman is searching for a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life. Many realize the significant role that an intimate, tightly knit circle of friends plays in creating a more ful... read more
Lighthouse: First Novel in the St. Simons Trilogy
Eugenia Price
First Novel in the St. Simons TrilogyA compelling, vibrant saga of conflict, love, and a young man's search to fulfill his dreams.In this enthralling first novel of the St. Simons Trilogy, Eugenia Price shares the compelling story of James Gould, a young man with a passionate dream. Raised in post-Revolution Granville, Massachusetts, Gould could only imagine the beauty and warmth of lands to t... read more
The Sitting Disease: Restore Your Posture and Eliminate Body Pain in 10 Minutes a Day
Dr. Heidi Roberts PT DPT, Katie Roberts
Is pain forcing you to put your life on pause? Are you holding back on major life goals or adventures or hobbies because you’re always in pain? If you spend most of your day sitting, you’re likely suffering from back pain, neck pain, chronic body pain, obesity, heart disease, even depression.You wonder what it would feel like to truly be pain-free. You’ve tried exercises, stretches, massages, ... read more
New Lines: Critical GIS and the Trouble of the Map
Matthew W. Wilson
New Lines takes the pulse of a society increasingly drawn to the power of the digital map, examining the conceptual and technical developments of the field of geographic information science as this work is refracted through a pervasive digital culture. Matthew W. Wilson draws together archival research on the birth of the digital map with a reconsideration of the critical turn in mapping and c... read more
Cracking the CrossFit Open is a complete guide for those who want to improve in the sport of CrossFit. Whether you’re a beginner or have been training for years, this book will help you improve faster in the key CrossFit workouts and movements. It provides all the tools you need to outperform your peers, both in the Workout of the Day (WOD) and in the next CrossFit Open.If you are serious abou... read more
Christina has 30 reviews
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I've had experience with multiple professional editors and Christina Roth is at the very top of my list of who to contact the next time I need editorial help. She is simply a pro in every positive sense of the word. My only regret is that I wasn't able to find her sooner in my writing career. My biggest worry is that she will be too busy the next time I need her help! I seriously doubt if you w...
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Tom Kelso, March 2019
I was so pleased with Christina’s copyediting services that I brought her on board a second time for proofreading. There is no one else I would trust but her to read my work before going to print - that’s how great she is. Aside from obvious improvements and corrections, Christina catches little items - from spacing to curly vs. straight quotation marks - that I would miss no matter how many ti...
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Kelly Nardoni, February 2019
Great work!
Armi Legge, January 2019
Christina is a first-rate professional! I could not have been happier with an editing partner! Some of the highlights that make her exemplary include:
-Thoughtful approach to the material: It was clear that Christina really took my project to heart and understood how important it is to me. While you can expect her to have a keen eye on the nuts and bolts (e.g., grammar, spelling, CMOS consiste...
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Kelly Nardoni, December 2018
Christina did an amazing job in editing my project. Certainly, it needed a lot of work and she came through with flying colors by organizing my thoughts yet keeping my voice. She finished the job ahead of schedule and again, the quality was superb. Highest recommendations.
Bruce Rosenfeld, December 2018
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