Ciera Cox

Ciera Cox – Editor

Copy editor and proofer specializing in trade fiction, specifically women's fiction. Formerly in-house with Blackstone Publishing.

Overview

I am an experienced copy editor with an eye for detail, clarity, and voice. My editing career started with a textbook project for a college professor while I was working toward my BA in English. Right out of college, I started as an in-house copyeditor and proofer for Blackstone Publishing in Ashland, Oregon. While at Blackstone, I worked directly with authors to fine-tune their novels prior to publication. As a proofer in the company, I served as the last line of defense to ensure no errors made it into the final printed novel. Because of this experience, I have an eagle eye for detail and a vast knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style.

One of my favorite things to help authors improve is dialogue. I love helping make characters jump off the page by ensuring their conversations sound like those you may hear in the real world. Additionally, I provide extensive feedback on grammar without compromising your unique voice as an author. I love to collaborate, so I will always work to maintain your style while helping you perfect your next bestseller!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Coming of Age Historical Fiction Magical Realism Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Bachelor's in English
  • Master's in English

Work experience

Blackstone Publishing

Aug, 2019 — Oct, 2022 (about 3 years)

Editing for various trade fiction novels as well as a small selection of nonfiction, mostly consisting of biography and memoir.

Self-employed

Jan, 2024 — Present

Editing for independent authors and publishing houses on a contract basis. Providing copy editing, line editing, and proofreading services.

Freelance Textbook Editing

Oct, 2018 — Jun, 2019 (8 months)

Line and copyediting for a textbook project. Worked to ensure continuity and accuracy of grammar throughout all sections of the book.

Portfolio

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The Deceit

Foster, Sara

Copy Editing
The Precious Jules

Nocher, Shawn

Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Etiquette for Runaways

Liza Nash Taylor

Copy Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing
56 Days

Catherine Ryan Howard

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The Hush

Sara Foster

Copy Editing

Ciera has 2 reviews

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Doreen B.

Doreen B.

Apr, 2024

Ciera gave me so much peace of mind with her final proofreading of my manuscript. She is brilliantly qualified and eager AND was willing to negotiate a fee I could afford for exactly what I wanted and needed. Ciera was available for any and all emailed questions that arose and provided clear grammatical editing suggestions per the Chicago Manual of Style. She is a real pro.
Ciera C.
Thank you so much, Doreen! It was wonderful to work with you. Your novel was so fun to read and I'm looking forward to its release! I can't wait to see more of your work in the future!
A.G. G.

A.G. G.

Apr, 2024

What I appreciated the most about Ciera's work is her professionalism and commitment to see the project through, despite challenges introduced by software malfunctions and bad flukes. She did a thorough job of checking every comma, hyphen, capitalization, quotation mark, missing word, duplicate word, and all the other errors that might sneak in when an author is too familiar with their own word...
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Ciera C.
Thank you so much, Anne! I very much enjoyed working on your novel and hope to work together on future projects.

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