Overview
I am a freelance copy editor and proofreader with more than seven years’ experience editing long and short-form content for a range of publishers, including Andrews McMeel Universal. I have edited literary novels, self-help books, poetry collections and peer-reviewed academic articles (including one that won an award for medical publications). My experience is informed by more than 20 years in daily newspaper and wire service journalism, which means I’m a diligent researcher who can help make sure the car your character drives in 1934 was actually in production and came in candy red. I can also correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and word usage while preserving your author voice.
"I hired David to copyedit a historical novel for my company. David had extensive background in the field of journalism, so I knew he’d be perfect for the job, which required him to go above and beyond by researching the historical facts and assertions written throughout the book. The author, editor, and I were all pleased with his work, as it was evident that he took a lot of time, care, and attention to detail with the research and the editing itself." -- Elizabeth Garcia
Services
Fiction
Non-Fiction
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Certifications
- B.A. in Journalism
Work experience
Self-employed
American Academy of Family Physicians
I wrote and co-wrote more than a dozen peer-reviewed articles for a medical journal focused on patient care and medical practice management. I also edited more than 60 peer-reviewed articles for grammar and content. One article won a Gold Award from the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors.
Various
I wrote and edited for a number of daily and weekly newspapers in Georgia, Florida, and Missouri, as well as five and a half years for the Associated Press wire service.
Portfolio
David has 5 reviews
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Mar, 2025
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Sep, 2022
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Jan, 2022
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