Ellen Lewis

Ellen Lewis – Editor

Nonfiction specialist with more than 10 years of editing gardening, horticulture, and DIY manuscripts.

Overview

Years working in-house for Timber Press means I know the process and requirements to make a manuscript into a beautiful published book that sells.

I have worked with a variety of authors, including new writers, oft-published experts, non-native English speakers, rushed professionals, and eloquent communicators. My strength is discerning what you want to say and helping you say it clearly. Likewise, I use a gentle hand to catch typos, correct mistakes, and double-check facts. I believe in clear, timely communication between editor and author in order to keep all efforts moving in the right direction.

I look forward to meeting you through Reedsy and discovering the knowledge and expertise only you can offer.

Services
Non-Fiction
DIY & Crafts Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2015 — Present

• Edited gardening and horticultural manuscripts for independent authors via Reedsy
• Edited nonfiction manuscripts for Timber Press
• Proofread typeset galleys for Storey Publications
• Prepared academic paper for submission to Water Alternatives
• Met deadlines

Timber Press, Inc., Portland, Oregon

Mar, 1996 — Oct, 2000 (over 4 years)

• Advanced from intern to editor responsible for completion of the copyediting phase of book projects
• Proofread marketing materials, indexes, typeset galleys
• Reviewed printer's proofs
• Compiled indexes

Ellen has 4 reviews

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Paige Z.

Paige Z.

Feb, 2023

I knew immediately when I 'met' Ellen that I was in intelligent and capable hands. Ellen's expertise helped to both guide and support me through the entire editing process. She was respectful of my writing and her edits/suggestions were extremely thoughtful. I would highly recommend Ellen to other writers both novice and experienced. I will definitely consider working with Ellen again, in fact...
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Tawonna P.

Tawonna P.

Dec, 2021

Ellen was great! She gave great advice and her input was very valuable and my book looks great. I will definitely use her again. She had suggestions that I didn't even think about in my gardening book. Thanks again Ellen for all that you have done.
Rick G.

Rick G.

Jul, 2021

Working with Ellen has been an absolute pleasure. Without question, I would partner with her again on a future project. Because this was my first book, I needed someone with a solid background in both the overall editing process combined with a knowledge of gardening to help guide me through the editing phase. Ellen delivered admirably on these fundamental requirements. More importantly, Ellen...
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erik K.

erik K.

Jun, 2021

Ellen is an exceptional editor. Her professionalism and skill exceeded all my expectations. She took my work and improved it while respecting my style and intent of the book. Would highly recommend to any author looking for a polished professional. If I write another book, I would seek her out again.

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