Margaret Daniels

Margaret Daniels – Editor

Copy editor and proofreader looking to help make your literary dreams come true!

Overview

Since I was five years old, I have been looking for the mistakes in writing. Now I see them everywhere I go, even in books that have several editions under their belts!

I have worked in the publishing industry for my entire career, with a heavy emphasis on refining and perfecting manuscripts on the way to becoming books. I have managed and copyedited or proofread over 100 titles over 5+ years, in genres ranging from fantasy to poetry, from comic books to survival guides. The more challenging the project (cookbooks), the better!

Both professionally and through my degree in Communication, I have edited and written copy for marketing materials, presentations, and websites. Additionally, I have copyedited syndicated features including crosswords, advice columns, and comic strips.

I pride myself on my thoroughness and time management ability. I guarantee that projects will be completed on deadline and you will be satisfied with my work.

I look forward to helping you put your best foot forward.
Services
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Inspirational
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Copyediting

Work experience

Andrews McMeel Universal

May, 2017 — Present

AAPC Publishing

Jun, 2015 — Apr, 2017 (almost 2 years)

Portfolio

Community. Connections. Comfort.52 pasta recipes. 16 seasonal salads. A year of gathering around the table to share a meal, strengthen bonds, and make memories. Pasta Friday is a weekly pasta tradition that turns neighbors into friends, and friends into family... read more
From the most trusted name in advice comes a fresh, contemporary guide to modern manners dilemmas. Minding Miss Manners: In an Era of Fake Etiquette is a modern guide to modern manners. Facing down the miscreants purveying false etiquette rules (no, you may no... read more
With spellbinding illustrations and imaginative prompts, The Magic of Mindset invites readers on a journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and personal renewal. Conjure your goals, your dreams, and your true self with this beautifully illustrated, inspirationa... read more
The nation's no. 1 newspaper, USA TODAY, presents 200 brand-new logic puzzles for enthusiasts of all skill levels. The USA TODAY brand reaches over 6 million people daily. Inside USA TODAY Logic Super Challenge features all-new original logic puzzles that will... read more
Max is off to summer camp and ready to fill his journal with hilarious middle-school wisdom in this third installment of the My Life in Smiley series that is illustrated with the internationally recognized emoticons of the SmileyWorld brand.Age Level: 8-12 Gra... read more
The shocking fall and rise of the world's richest feline executive.After clawing his way to the top of the corporate world, Business Cat's professional standing is secure — or is it? Following a surprise audit from the IRS and some nefarious scheming by his ex... read more
Avocados aren't just for toast anymore! An adorable gift book with 120 illustrated avocado smash-ups and pit-iful puns.Avocados are the celebrity of the fruit universe. This funny, illustrated collection pays homage to America's favorite fruit. Avocabra! Guaca... read more
Artistically decorated pies are a very hot trend and these 25 edible works of art are the gold standard against which all others must be measured. Everyone knows that serving a pie for dessert makes guests happy. And serving one with a beautifully designed cru... read more
Make a splash and be the mermaid you always wanted to be with this beautiful, magical cookbook. Think Mermania meets Hello Kitty Cupcake!The mysteries of the deep come to light in this delightful cookbook packed with pearls and sparkles. From a Sandcastle Cake... read more
Join Big Nate and his pals for another round of pranks, jokes, and wedgies! NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR!The school year is winding down, and Nate can’t wait for summer vacation: baseball, beach trips, and…overripe bananas? Yuck! Turns out Nate has a prob... read more
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist whose acclaimed Yuge!: 30 Years of Doonesbury on Trump blew up the bestseller list, comes the sequel millions prayed would be unnecessary. #SAD: Doonesbury in the Time of Trump tracks the shocking victory, the inept t... read more
Lupin Leaps In is a brand-new comic collection for middle grade readers! This just in: Three adorable house cats are reporting the most hilarious breaking news! Based on author/illustrator Georgia Dunn’s real-life pets, Elvis, Lupin, and Puck strap on neckties... read more
From the popular Instagram project, @HiddenHeartbreak, comes a book for anyone who's had to get over an ex, offering honesty, laughter, and a reminder that you're not alone.Hidden Heartbreak follows the progression of a doomed relationship from blissful beginn... read more
For over twenty years, Kansas Citians have enjoyed the full-bodied, wholesome flavor of Farm to Market Bread. Now readers can learn to bake their own artisanal sourdough, levain, rye, and biga at home. In four clearly organized chapters, Farm to Market bread m... read more
This new cookbook from internationally popular Ole Smoky Moonshine blends craft moonshine and Appalachia history with 65 family recipes in one delicious Southern package.In 2009, the Tennesse law changed and suddenly it was legal to make, distill, and sell the... read more

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