Elissa Curcio – Editor

Following a career in publications at a major American art museum, I transitioned to full-time freelancing in 2003. Since then, I have provided continuous copyediting and proofreading services for nonfiction titles across various major imprints, including Bloomsbury, Rowman & Littlefield, and the Globe Pequot Press and its imprints FalconGuides, Lyons Press, and Stackpole Books.

My portfolio includes over 500 books. I specialize in subjects that align with my personal interests, allowing me to bring authentic context to every project. My primary areas of expertise include outdoor recreation (especially fly fishing, hiking, and backpacking), travel, nature, history, art, and cooking.

I particularly enjoy working on history manuscripts, finding great satisfaction in the meticulous research and attention to detail they require. My work is further supported by a deep familiarity with the American landscape; my freelance career has allowed me to live and work in Pennsylvania, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, North Carolina, and Colorado, providing firsthand context for regional histories and outdoor literature.

I also have a particular (some may say peculiar) affinity for notes and bibliographies, and am well versed in Chicago, MLA, and APA style. My goal is to deliver a clean, accurate, and publication-ready manuscript while respecting your voice.