Christopher J. Carley

Christopher J. Carley – Editor

I am an eagle-eyed editor and proofreader — of online news, nonfiction books, and more. I gravitate toward geography, history, and art.

Overview

A certified copy editor and a member of ACES Society for Editing since 2017, I work remotely from Los Angeles, CA. I have a wide range of reference and have worked with a fascinating mix of authors, publishers, and media producers. My experience also encompasses fact checking, quality control, content management, and e-book production.

Clients and co-workers have found me to be meticulous, observant, and fun. I can help you with the big picture, or just zoom in on the fine details. My goal is not just to ensure clear and consistent communication, but also to help enliven lines and brighten paragraphs.

“Christopher is an amazing copyeditor … we rely heavily on his expertise and knowledge of the English language and grammar.” —Executive Director Angela Im, Tangerine Press
Services
Non-Fiction
Art Children’s Non-Fiction Entertainment Geography History
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • UCSD Copyediting Certificate
  • Member, ACES Society for Editing
  • Member, American Society for Indexing

Work experience

Acousthetics

Apr, 2021 — Apr, 2021 (less than a minute)

Public Domain Review

Jan, 2019 — Dec, 2019 (11 months)

Lonely Planet

Jan, 2019 — Dec, 2019 (11 months)

Scholastic Corporation

Jul, 2018 — Present

WhoWhatWhy

Sep, 2017 — Sep, 2020 (about 3 years)

RAM Publications

Feb, 2017 — Mar, 2017 (28 days)

Portfolio

"This is an important book with new, deep reporting. It is chock-full of information, insights, and analysis that will intrigue both current readers and future historians." —Dan Rather, 24-year anchor of CBS Evening News and former White House correspondentIn ... read more
The Perfect Assignment

Jonathan Z Larsen

A collection of interviews spanning 25 years with Bern Porter, grandfather of found poetry, small press publisher, author of dozens of innovative books.
Sound Materials is a definitive resource for architects, designers and creative professionals -- the first publication of its kind to catalogue over 100 sound absorbing materials with full colour images paired with inspiring real-world applications. Fundamenta... read more

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