Christine Crabb

Christine Crabb – Editor

Academic, SFF, and RPG copyeditor and proofreader. I've edited works published by Cambridge and Harvard U. presses and Fantasy Flight Games.

Overview

I’m a freelance copyeditor and proofreader specializing in academic works, RPGs and other tabletop games, speculative fiction, computing, and mathematics.
Services
Non-Fiction
Computers & Internet History Math & Science Religion & Spirituality
Fiction
Epic Fantasy Gaming & LitRPG Horror Science Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Martin Luther King Jr.–Holly Fell Sateia Award, Dartmouth College

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2010 — Present
Copy edited and proofread academic books published by the Cambridge, Chicago, Cornell, and Nebraska university presses; SUNY Press; and Harvard Semitic Monographs. More than eleven years copy editing and proofreading roleplaying, board, and card games as well as tie-in fiction for intellectual properties including Star Wars, Warhammer, Arkham Horror, and Legend of the Five Rings.

Dartmouth College

Apr, 1999 — Oct, 2013 (over 14 years)
Planned and oversaw annual events drawing audiences of one hundred to more than ten thousand people. Cochaired Commencement Committee and managed Commencement publications. Managed Convocation, Service Awards Banquet, and multievent Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, as well as major dinners and receptions sponsored by the college president. Wrote, copy edited, and proofread programs, invitations, and posters. Cowrote speeches for speakers at vice-presidential level.

Dartmouth College

Aug, 1996 — Mar, 1999 (over 2 years)
Managed print, radio, television, and internet publicity and advertising for exhibitions, events, acquisitions, and major community outreach initiative. Doubled number of media placements received per exhibition.

Portfolio

Déjà Viewed: Nation, Gender, and Genre in Bollywood Remakes of Hollywood Cinema (Suny Series, Horizons of Cinema)

Siddiqui, Gohar

State University of New York Press

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
GRONE: Legends of the Known Arc Book 1

Cumby, Patrick

Proofreading
Histories of French Sexuality: From the Enlightenment to the Present

Kushner, Nina

Copy Editing
EDGE Studio Star Wars Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game | Adventure Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 14+ | 2-8 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made

Proofreading
Arkham Horror: Hour of The Huntress HC (FFGNAH10)

Proofreading
Asian American Literature in Transition, 1996–2020: Volume 4

Huang, Betsy

Copy Editing
EDGE Studio Arkham Horror The Roleplaying Game Hungering Abyss Starter Set - Immersive RPG Adventure with Dynamic Pool System! Ages 14+, 2-6 Players, 1+ Hour Playtime, Made

Asmodee

Copy Editing Proofreading
Legend of The Five Rings Roleplaying Game CORE RULEBOOK | Adventure Game | Strategy Game for Adults and Teens | Ages 14+ | 3-5 Players | Average Playtime 2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Brooke, Max

Copy Editing
Erotic Exchanges: The World of Elite Prostitution in Eighteenth-Century Paris

Kushner, Nina

Copy Editing
Undesirable: Passionate Mobility and Women’s Defiance of French Colonial Policing, 1919–1952

Boittin, Jennifer Anne

Copy Editing
The Investigators of Arkham Horror

Proofreading
Legend of the Five Rings: The Sword and the Spirits Novella

Proofreading
Android Novella: Monster Slayer

Proofreading
EDGE Studio Star Wars Force and Destiny Game CORE RULEBOOK | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 14 and up | 2-8 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made

Copy Editing
Genesys Roleplaying Game CORE RULEBOOK | Fantasy Strategy Game | Narrative Adventure Game for Adults and Teens | Ages 14+ | 2-8 Players | Average Playtime 1+ Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
Arkham Horror The Card Game | Horror , Mystery Game | Cooperative Card Games for Adults and Teens Ages 14 and up | 1-2 Players | Average Playtime 1-2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
Arkham Horror 3rd Edition , Mystery /Strategy Game | Cooperative Board Game for Adults and Family| Ages 14+ | 1-6 Players | Average Playtime 2-3 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing
Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Beginner Game

Proofreading
Star Wars Force and Destiny Beginner Game (Star Wars Role Playing Game) by Fantasy Flight Games (2015-04-15)

Proofreading
Revolt of the Machines

Copy Editing Proofreading
Wrath of the Gods

Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing Proofreading
The Extraordinary Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Copy Editing
Fantasy Flight Games FFG Undercity Novella, Multicolor

Copy Editing
Fantasy Flight Games L5R: Across The Burning Sands Novella, Multicolor

Copy Editing
Fantasy Flight Games Legend of The Five Rings: Trail of Shadows Hardcover

Copy Editing
Guidelines for Microsoft 365 for 2019 Text

Anita Verno (author), Jan Marrelli (author) & Nancy Muir (author)

Copy Editing
Pharmacology for Technicians: Text (Pharmacy Technician)

Skye A. McKennon (author) & Kevin T. Hope (author)

Copy Editing
Pharmacy Labs for Technicians: Text (Pharmacy Technician)

Sparks, Jason Philip

Copy Editing
EDGE Studio Star Wars Age of Rebellion Collapse of The Republic SOURCEBOOK Roleplaying Game Strategy Game for Adults and Kids Ages 10+ 2-8 Players Average Playtime 1 Hour Made

Proofreading
EDGE Studio Star Wars Rise of The Separatists Expansion Roleplaying Game Strategy Game Adventure Game for Adults and Kids Ages 10+ 2-8 Players Average Playtime 1 Hour Made

Copy Editing
EDGE Studio Star Wars Dawn of Rebellion Expansion Roleplaying Game Strategy Game Adventure Game for Adults and Kids Ages 10+ 2-8 Players Average Playtime 1 Hour Made

Copy Editing
EDGE Studio Star Wars Age of Rebellion Starships and Speeders SOURCEBOOK | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 10+ | 2-8 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made

Proofreading
Star Wars The Force Awakens Beginner Game | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game | Adventure Game For Adults and Kids | Ages 10+ | 2-8 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
EDGE Studio Star Wars Edge of The Empire Lords of Nal Hutta SOURCEBOOK | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 10+ | 3-5 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made

Copy Editing
Star Wars Edge of the Empire Mask of the Pirate Queen EXPANSION | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game For Adults and Kids | Ages 10+ | 3-5 Players | Avg. Playtime 1 Hour | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
EDGE Studio Star Wars Edge of The Empire Special Modifications SOURCEBOOK | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 10+ | 3-5 Players | Avg. Playtime 1 Hour | Made

Proofreading
Star Wars Edge of the Empire Beyond the Rim EXPANSION | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game For Adults and Kids | Ages 10 and up | 3-5 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
EDGE Studio Star Wars Age of Rebellion Game Master's Kit | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 10+ | 2-8 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made

Proofreading
Star Wars Age of Rebellion Cyphers and Masks EXPANSION | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game For Adults and Kids | Ages 10 and up | 2-8 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing Proofreading
Star Wars Age of Rebellion Strongholds of Resistance SOURCEBOOK - Roleplaying Game, Strategy Game For Kids and Adults, Ages 10+, 2-8 Players, 1 Hour Playtime, Made by EDGE Studio

Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
Star Wars Age of Rebellion Fully Operational EXPANSION | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game For Adults and Kids | Ages 10 and up | 2-8 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing Proofreading
Star Wars Age of Rebellion Friends Like These EXPANSION | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game For Adults and Kids | Ages 10+ | 2-8 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing Proofreading
EDGE Studio Star Wars Force and Destiny Game Chronicles of The Gatekeeper Expansion, Roleplaying Game, Strategy Game for Adults and Kids, Ages 10+, 2-8 Players, Average Playtime 1 Hour, Made

Copy Editing Proofreading
EDGE Studio Star Wars Force and Destiny Game Ghosts of Dathomir Expansion Roleplaying Game Strategy Game for Adults and Kids Ages 10 and up 2-8 Players Average Playtime 1 Hour Made

Copy Editing Proofreading
EDGE Studio Star Wars Force and Destiny Game Knights of Fate Expansion Roleplaying Game Strategy Game for Adults and Kids Ages 10+ 2-8 Players Average Playtime 1 Hour Made

Copy Editing
EDGE Studio Star Wars Force and Destiny Game Nexus of Power SOURCEBOOK Roleplaying Game Strategy Game for Adults and Kids Ages 10+ 2-8 Players Average Playtime 1 Hour Made by EDGE Studio

Copy Editing
EDGE Studio Star Wars Force and Destiny Game Savage Spirits Expansion,Roleplaying Game, Strategy Game for Adults and Kids, Ages 10+,2-8 Players, Average Playtime 1 Hour,Made

Proofreading
Star Wars Force and Destiny Game Endless Vigil EXPANSION | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game For Adults and Kids | Ages 10 and up | 2-8 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
Fantasy Flight Games SWF24 Star Wars RPG Force and Destiny Keeping The Peace Role Play Game

Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
Star Wars Force and Destiny Game Disciples of Harmony EXPANSION | Roleplaying Game | Strategy Game For Adults and Kids | Ages 10+ | 2-8 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
Legend of The Five Rings Roleplaying Game Emerald Empire SOURCEBOOK | Adventure Game | Strategy Game for Adults & Teens | Ages 14+ | 3-5 Players | Avg. Playtime 2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing
Fantasy Flight Games Legend of The Five Rings RPG: Path of Waves

Fantasy Flight Games (Publisher)

Copy Editing
Legend of The Five Rings Roleplaying Game Fields of Victory SOURCEBOOK | Adventure Strategy Game for Adults and Teens | Ages 14+ | 3-5 Players | Avg. Playtime 2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing
Legend of The Five Rings Roleplaying Game Celestial Realms SOURCEBOOK | Adventure Strategy Game for Adults & Teens | Ages 14+ | 3-5 Players | Avg. Playtime 2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing Proofreading
Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game Courts of Stone SOURCEBOOK | Adventure Game | Strategy Game for Adults & Teens | Ages 14+ | 3-5 Players | Avg. Playtime 2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Fantasy Flight Games (Publisher)

Copy Editing
Legend of The Five Rings Roleplaying Game Shadowlands SOURCEBOOK | Adventure Game | Strategy Game for Adults and Teens | Ages 14+ | 3-5 Players | Avg. Playtime 2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
Legend of The Five Rings Roleplaying Game Mask of The Oni Expansion | Adventure Game | Strategy Game for Adults & Teens | Ages 14+ | 3-5 Players | Avg. Playtime 2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing
Legend of The Five Rings Roleplaying Game Game Master's KIT | Adventure Game | Strategy Game for Adults and Teens | Ages 14+ | 3-5 Players | Average Playtime 2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
EDGE Studio Genesys Roleplaying Game EXPANDED Player's Guide | Strategy Game | Narrative Adventure Game for Adults and Teens | Ages 14+ | 2-8 Players | Average Playtime 1+ Hours | Made

Proofreading
Genesys Roleplaying Game Embers of The Imperium SOURCEBOOK | Strategy Game | Narrative Adventure Game for Adults | Ages 14+ | 2-8 Players | Avg. Playtime 1+ Hours | Made by EDGE Studio

Copy Editing
Genesys Roleplaying Game Shadow of The Beanstalk SOURCEBOOK | Strategy Game | Narrative Adventure Game for Adults | Ages 14+ | 2-8 Players | Avg. Playtime 1+ Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing
Genesys Roleplaying Game Secrets of The Crucible SOURCEBOOK | Strategy Game | Narrative Adventure Game for Adults | Ages 14+ | 2-8 Players | Avg. Playtime 1+ Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing
Genesys Roleplaying Game Realms of Terrinoth SOURCEBOOK | Strategy Game | Narrative Adventure Game for Adults and Teens | Ages 14+ | 2-8 Players | Avg. Playtime 1+ Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing
Midnight Legacy of Darkness Roleplaying Game | Fantasy RPG | Storytelling Strategy Game for Adults and Teens/Ages 14+ / 2+ Players/Made by EDGE Studio

Copy Editing
Lucid Dreams Role-playing Engine

Kruppa, Andre

Copy Editing
Bringing Theater to the Mind: A Guide to Using Theatrical Elements in Role-Playing

Kruppa, Andre

Copy Editing
Cold Steel Wardens (Roleplaying in the Iron Age of Comics, BFP1000)

A.P. Klosky

Copy Editing
Arkham Horror The Card Game Return to the Dunwich Legacy EXPANSION | Horror Game | Mystery Game | Cooperative Card Game | Ages 14+ | 1-2 Players | Avg. Playtime 1-2 Hrs | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing
Arkham Horror The Card Game The Circle Undone Deluxe EXPANSION | Horror Game | Mystery Game | Cooperative Card Game | Ages 14+ | 1-4 Players | Average Playtime 1-2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Copy Editing
Arkham Horror The Card Game Return to the Forgotten Age EXPANSION | Horror Game | Mystery Game | Cooperative Card Game | Ages 14+ | 1-2 Players | Avg. Playtime 1-2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
Fantasy Flight Games Arkham Horror The Card Game The Dream-Eaters Expansion | Horror Game | Mystery Game | Cooperative Card Game | Ages 14+ | 1-4 Players | Average Playtime 1-2 Hours | Made

Proofreading
Arkham Horror The Card Game The Forgotten Age Deluxe EXPANSION | Horror Game | Mystery Game | Cooperative Card Game | Ages 14+ | 1-4 Players | Average Playtime 1-2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
Arkham Horror The Card Game Path to Carcosa Deluxe EXPANSION | Horror Game | Mystery Game | Cooperative Card Game | Ages 14+ | 1-4 Players | Average Playtime 1-2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games

Proofreading
Android Netrunner LCG: Terminal Directive

Proofreading
Keyforge: Call of the Archons Starter Set

Proofreading
Runewars: Miniature Game Core Set for 156 months to 180 months

Copy Editing
Ad Astra Games Squadron Strike - Traveller

Copy Editing

Christine has 4 reviews

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Patrick C.

Patrick C.

Nov, 2022

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Christine had her work cut out for her when she edited my large, complex manuscript (almost 200K words). The book was filled with technical language, had a complex braided narrative structure, and included an entire lexicon of made-up science fiction words, including an alien language. I was ple...
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Frank B.

Frank B.

Feb, 2022

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Very fast and very thorough. There might be less expensive choices but her work is worth every penny. Communication was swift, polite and enjoyable.
joao F.

joao F.

Jul, 2021

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I hired christine for proofreading. Her feedback has been nothing short of fantastic. I'm so much more confident in my manuscript's value after her fixes ans feedback. I felt unease at the prospect of sending it to agents and publishers since i'm not a native enlish speaker, but i'm now sure that...
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Jaka T.

Jaka T.

May, 2021

I loved working with Christine. She's very professional but also fun. She did everything that I expected of her and more. I couldn't have wished for a better proofreader.

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