Eric Anderson - Editor
Guelph, ON, Canada
Non-fiction developmental and copy editor with a passion for history, pop-sci, biographies, and business. Let's get excited about your book!
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Overview
I specialize in editing non-fiction books on history, art history, biographies, popular science, and business. With ten years in the editing and publishing industry, I have worked on hundreds of book projects, academic dissertations, and corporate documents.
Whether it's building compelling arguments or fixing pesky typos, we'll work together to make you proud of your new book. This means looking at your goals, the standards in your industry or genre, and your target market to create an engaging and professional product. We'll bring out the strengths in your manuscript and hammer out the issues to leave a polished final draft that truly reflects your vision.
I've been fortunate to work with accomplished and talented authors. Here's what they've said:
"I’ve written five books, all with Eric as the editor, and he has largely been the reason for their quality and success. Eric made the editing process painless and effective, but his help extended to much more than just editing: he took an active role in suggesting improvements and strategies. With Eric’s help, Mastering Online Marketing became the polished, professional book I had envisioned."
- Magnus Unemyr, author of 'Mastering Online Marketing' and others
“I enjoyed working with Eric. His editing work was excellent and he came up with several suggestions that I would not have thought of on my own. Everything was completed in a timely manner. The only change I will make for my next book is connecting with him earlier in the process.”
– John Cameron, author of 'Rock Solid: How to Strengthen Your Company'
"Eric’s editing is smart. His keen eye, attention to details and command of the English language helped my sentences and ideas get clearer and more precise throughout my book. I appreciated the first round of the editorial evaluation. This gave me a chance to better structure my book, before going into his final editing service. And now after he has gone through the book with a fine comb, I feel confident putting it out into the world. I highly recommend his services.”
– Sue Vittner, author of 'From Your Vision Board to Your Bedroom'
Languages
English (CAN)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Management
Computers & Internet
History
Certifications
- Project Management Diploma, Humber Business School
- MA, Art History, University of Victoria
- BA, Art History, NSCAD University
Work experience
Editor
Self-employed
April, 2012
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Present
(over 7 years)
I work with authors to develop and refine their manuscripts through editing, coaching, and publishing preparation. Over hundreds of manuscripts, I've worked with individual authors, publishing companies, and non-profit organizations to ensure their projects are crisp, engaging, and professional.
Managing Editor
Innovate Development
January, 2013
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May, 2016
(over 3 years)
Created and managed an online news agency focused on innovative technologies, projects, and approaches in the humanitarian and international development sector.
Author Account Manager
FriesenPress
January, 2011
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April, 2012
(about 1 year)
Assisted up to fifty concurrent authors as they navigated the self-publishing process. This included preparing their manuscript, liaising with editors and designers, and pushing their book into the right distribution channels. Working closely with authors was a great way to learn about the unique hurdles each person faces as they complete the publication process and move into the marketing phase. I was grateful to experience such a wide range of approaches to writing and to see the amazing breadth of ideas that authors bring to their projects.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Victoria
September, 2007
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April, 2009
(over 1 year)
Taught and tutored for undergraduate courses in art history and film history.
Portfolio (21 selected works)
Welcome to the world of John T. Draper, better known as Captain Crunch, an eccentric genius who went from being a penniless hacker to a millionaire and back again. Along the way, he developed some of the most significant tools of the computer revolution, but for every success, there have been setbacks and hurdles of literary proportion.Featuring a foreword by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and... read more
Mastering Online Marketing is the most comprehensive and up-to-date book available on advanced web marketing. It reveals the secrets that can help take your Internet marketing to a new level. Hundreds of books have been published on online marketing, so what makes this one special? Whether you are new to the subject and looking for a comprehensive overview, or are familiar with the concepts bu... read more
The New Arcadia - Tahiti's Cursed Myth
Monique Layton
SINCE BEING "DISCOVERED " IN 1767, Tahiti has faced a profound cultural upheaval. From the start, she has been branded with the irresistible dual myth of the Noble Savage's harmonious Arcadian life and of the vahine's amorous favours freely granted. People (navigators, missionaries, whalers, slavers) and events (deadly epidemics, atomic testing, and now tourism), all have contributed over time... read more
Power Tools for Health: How pulsed magnetic fields (PEMFs) help you
Msc William Pawluk MD, Caitlin Layne
Power tools revolutionized the building of your family home.Now they will revolutionize your health.Power Tools for Health will teach you to how to: - treat new or chronic health conditions like pain, anxiety, insomnia, diabetes and injuries- avoid annoying or potentially harmful side effects from pharmaceuticals or other treatments- enhance and accelerate recovery from surgeryResearch shows P... read more
There’s a lot of talk about business innovation today. Everyone is seeking new or better ways to compete by reaching goals faster, more efficiently, at lower cost. In the race to win, owners and leaders of small to mid-market businesses often miss out on the one area where innovation can be a game changer. It’s the transformation of their people practices: the structures, culture, and processe... read more
East York 1924-1997: Toronto's Garden of Eden
Alan Redway
The East York Foundation was originally created in April of 1965 by an Act ofthe Provincial Legislature. Prior to this, municipal administrators and politicianshad worked together to establish a not for profit body to assist in preserving andprotecting the cultural assets of East York. This initiative was spearheaded byReeve True Davidson.The mission of the East York Foundation is; "To contrib... read more
Without Reserve
Dorinda Vollmer
Dorinda Vollmer has lived a life full of music, art, and poetry, which have sustained her in the happiest and the darkest of times. Her abiding passion has always been to live a life of purpose. With determination and courage, Dorinda often chose the more difficult path in life in favour of being true to herself. She answered the call to ministry in the United Church and chose to raise her son... read more
Sorrows Can Swim
Ngan Huynh
This raw and powerful autobiography follows the life of a registered nurse who turns to alcohol to help chase away her demons brought on by persistent physical and mental domestic abuse, rape, workplace bullying, and deteriorating mental health.At first, it seems like a magic cure, and she is able to live nearly a normal life. But as the siren call of the bottle increases, her dependence on dr... read more
The Internet of Things is driving the next industrial revolution, along with advanced data analysis methods like artificial intelligence that are now coming into use. Fifty billion products are expected to be Internet-connected by 2020, profoundly changing how the world works.Do you want to understand the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, predictive analytics and machine learning, how these ... read more
Life at Sea: From Caravels to Cruise Ships
Monique Layton
In Life at Sea, anthropologist Monique Layton draws on her experiences on modern cruise ships to examine the evolution of sailing from the Age of Exploration to the Age of Tourism. Using historical records and the reports of people who once went to sea through necessity, curiosity, or adventure, she shows the common events that have shaped their voyages and the ingenuity, courage, and determin... read more
What is mathematics, and what aspects of it should be taught in schools? How and to whom should it be taught, and how should its understanding be assessed? These questions continue to drive curriculum development, school organization, teaching methods, and research agendas. No one today doubts that mathematics should be taught in our schools, but this was not always so. Mathematics Education A... read more
The marketing industry is being disrupted right before of our eyes, and the new technological revolution will transform our world. Artificial intelligence is set to change everything we know about marketing and how we interact with customers. Business leaders need to pay attention, or they risk being left behind.Artificial intelligence will drive a massive shift in business models, and will pr... read more
Wednesdays With Wooden
Dr Michael Levi, Larry Stewart
Dr. Michael Levi, a Southern California podiatrist, as a youth admired UCLA basketball Coach John Wooden. He attended several of his summer camps and regularly went to UCLA basketball games at Pauley Pavilion with his father, Myron "Mike" Levi. Through a series of events, Dr. Levi became the Coach's podiatrist in his later years. While some doctors play golf on Wednesdays, Dr. Levi set aside t... read more
The Art of Consulting
Jose Herrera
“WE ARE ALL CONSULTANTS one way or another—most people just haven’t realized that yet. Anyone providing knowledgeable advice or services to others, independently of their profession, is a consultant. There are certain characteristics that we must all nurture to become better at establishing a relationship with our clients to serve them successfully.” From knowing yourself and developing common... read more
Industry and Subsistency
Larry Hasse
The people of the Camas Valley in Washington State were founded in two socioeconomic streams as they survived the Great Depression of the 1930s and moved into the war years of the 1940s. The theoretical foundation of this history asserts the existence of a perpetual socioeconomic process of relationship between two interacting streams of human culture: Premodern subsistency, whereby persons ut... read more
Rock Solid: How to Strengthen Your Company
John Cameron
Want to know how to build a great company? Then buy and read Rock Solid. Not only will it help you lay a firm foundation, it will help you build a future that will be rock solid and sound. Isnt that what we all want?-Peter Legge, OBS, LL.D (HON), D. Tech.Chairman/CEO-Canada Wide Media LimitedIf youre in business and youd like to build a strong company then Rock Solid-How to Strengthen Your Com... read more
Secret Lakes of Southern Vancouver Island
Adam Ungstad
Other guidebooks occasionally feature lakes, but this is the first, most comprehensive guide to the beautiful lakes that make southern Vancouver Island such a wonderful place to live and visit. Find the best place to soak up sunshine, where to launch your boat, and how to avoid the crowds. You'll find plenty of information on:Swimming & BeachesWalking and Hiking trailsFishing, Boating, & Paddl... read more
Financial literacy and planning are more important than ever, and much of what we need to know to be successful is never taught in school. Children often grow up without a sound understanding of their own finances, leaving them unprepared as they enter adulthood. But there is another way. - You can teach them.This book is a guide for parents on how to teach their kids to develop a mindset of s... read more
In the highly competitive world of free enterprise, there are four indisputable facts.• Every day companies must compete for market share. The only way to grow your business is to take market share away from someone else. • The core values and the guiding principles that are hallmark of every successful small business are not a wish list; they are a must list.• The three most overused yet seld... read more
Do you long to find true love, but think all the "good ones" are taken? Are you lonely, frustrated and tired of the whole love search thing? From Your Vision Board to Your Bedroom: Using the Law of Attraction to Find True Love will help you manifest the love you desire. It is a fun, spiritual and inspirational guide based on the author's own experience of using the Law of Attraction and Unity ... read more
For people who have made their career in the technology industry, IT World Canada is an iconic Canadian business to business (B2B) publisher. In the world of consumer publications and to those outside the industry it may be virtually unknown. But within Canada’s technology industry, the covers of its Canadian CIO magazine were the tech-sector equivalent of the ‘cover of the Rolling Stone’. Whe... read more
Eric has 7 reviews
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Excellent work and service. Highly recommendable
Chris Knott, November 2019
Reply from Eric Anderson
Very pleased with the work done so far. So much so that I decided to collaborate further on the project I was writing. Prompt with replies and very friendly to work with.
Chris Knott, October 2019
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I submitted my manuscript to Eric Anderson for Editorial Assessment. I was very impressed by the information he provided to me ... professional, concise, insightful, well-organized feedback with easy to follow guidelines for improving my manuscript, and he delivered it within the timeline agreed on. I highly recommend Eric to anyone needing editorial assessment. Keep up the good work Eric. I wi...
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Francis Mpindu, October 2019
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Eric is always insightful and a pleasure to work with
John Black, September 2019
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This was my first book after years of wanting to write one. Eric is responsible for it being a readable book. He had great suggestions about the structure of the book, and reducing awkward sentences into a smoother flow of narration for the reader. His suggestions were spot on, and I could tell that he gave my book 100% of his attention.
John Black, August 2019
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