Christine Meade

Christine Meade – Editor

Developmental and copy editor specializing in transforming early drafts into strong, consistent prose.

Overview

As a lifetime lover of books with 20 years of writing and editing experience, Christine specializes in developmental and copy editing. She will take an early draft of your work and clearly show you the holes, necessary shifts, and the direction needed to shape your work into powerful, compelling prose. She has a deep love for all fiction, memoir, and self-help books and returns detailed edits in a timely manner. Christine received her BA in English/journalism from Northeastern University and an MFA in creative writing from California College of the Arts.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Historical Fiction Humor & Comedy Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Women's Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Readers Favorite Book Award
  • American Fiction Award Finalist
  • National Indie Excellence Award Winner
Certifications
  • Copyediting Certification-Emerson College

Work experience

Lasell College

Jan, 2016 — Present

Teach undergraduate writing courses of various levels.

Endicott College

Jan, 2015 — Present

Teach creative and composition writing classes to college students.

Self-employed

Jan, 2006 — Present

Worked as freelance editor and writer.

Portfolio

The Nobodies

Alanna Schubach

Never Give Up

Carpenter, Thomas J.

Have you ever watched a stone skip across the water? It moves fast, this is how it keeps from sinking, but eventually, it does—sink.Melissa’s life is moving at a pace fast enough to keep her from sinking as she manages the care of her special needs son, tries ... read more
When David approaches his New Hampshire cabin one cool October night to find it engulfed in flames, he knows his girlfriend Hope set the fire. At least, he’s pretty sure he knows. David first decides to upend the creature comforts of his post-collegiate life a... read more
Ghost Stories features twenty-four short tales by twenty-three new international writers that are sure to make you laugh, cry, and send tingles down your spine. This anthology has something for everyone that entertains the idea that ghosts have unfinished busi... read more

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