Erin Cusick

Erin Cusick – Editor

Devoted, thoughtful editor specializing in literary & experimental fiction, cookbooks, and narrative nonfiction about nature.

Overview

If you are looking for an objective take on your work in progress, if your goal is to publish your best work and wow readers, I would love to hear from you. I take a collaborative approach, offering thoughtful editing and feedback that will not only polish your manuscript but amplify your voice and ensure readers stay captivated.

I offer a full range of editorial services, from developmental editing to proofreading, and my favorite projects defy category norms. Specialties include literary and experimental fiction, upmarket fiction, novels in translation, narrative nonfiction, and cookbooks. I work with independent authors and traditional publishers such as Coffee House Press, Penguin Random House, Sasquatch Books, Hardie Grant, Mountaineers Books, and others.

I tend to be booked out by about eight weeks. Please reach out if you'd like to discuss working together. I look forward to hearing from you!

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Magical Realism Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Nature
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • UC Berkeley Professional Sequence in Editing
  • Editorial Arts Academy Developmental Editing for Fiction

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2014 — Present
Editing and book coaching services for independent authors, small presses, and traditional publishers. Specializing in literary and experimental fiction, novels in translation, cookbooks, and select narrative nonfiction.

GoodTherapy.org

Feb, 2013 — Jul, 2015 (over 2 years)
Writing and editing of web pages addressing mental health topics and conditions, the history of psychology, and types of therapy. Editing of articles written by mental health experts. Supervision of editorial interns.

YES! magazine

May, 2002 — Oct, 2002 (5 months)
Research and writing of short articles. Fact-checking, editing, and proofreading of feature articles. Selecting and editing photos.

Portfolio

Electric Shamans at the Festival of the Sun

Ojeda, Mónica

Coffee House Press

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Stephen Florida

Gabe Habash

"In Stephen Florida, Gabe Habash has created a coming-of-age story with its own, often explosive, rhythm and velocity. Habash has a canny sense of how young men speak and behave, and in Stephe... read more
Copy Editing
In the Distance

Hernan Diaz

Finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for FictionA young Swedish immigrant finds himself penniless and alone in California. The boy travels East in search of his brother, moving on foot against... read more
Copy Editing
Raphael Solomon

Dzahn, E. Adrian

Alice D. Leiner

Copy Editing
Unexpected Fortune

Dzahn, E. Adrian

Copy Editing
Half Notes From Berlin

Glants, B. V.

Glide Media

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Developmental Editing
More Than Sweet: Desserts with Flavor

Frank, Marie

Hardie Grant Books

Proofreading
The Journal of Hidden Truths

Avery Kabrich, Mary

Open Wings Press

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
Pacific Harvest: A Northwest Coast Foraging Guide

Hahn, Jennifer

Mountaineers Books

Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Bard, Kinetic

Waldman, Anne

Copy Editing
Nefando

Ojeda, Mónica

Copy Editing
Jawbone

Ojeda, Mónica

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Butterfly Dreams

McClard, Anne

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Proofreading
Proofreading
Charani's Gift

Nolin, Robert

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
In this guide to making artisanal, whole-grain sourdough breads, you'll quickly realize that following simple, clear steps will result in satisfying success!You'll begin by learning how to cre... read more
Proofreading
Infinitely customizable, cheap to make, and downright delicious, it's no wonder fried rice is one of the world's most popular comfort foods. These 50 delicious recipes draw inspiration from al... read more
Proofreading
Your Story, My Story

Palmen, Connie

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Mona in Three Acts

Griet Op de Beeck

In this international bestseller, a woman comes of age in a poignant novel about forgiveness, pain, and self-discovery.Mona’s demanding mother ruled their home until a car crash took her life ... read more
Copy Editing
Big Skye Littleton

Elisa Lorello

In this warm, high-spirited contemporary novel from author Elisa Lorello, big love can happen in the smallest of spaces.Skye Littleton said goodbye to her job, her best friend, and her home in... read more
Copy Editing
Have you ever complained, “If they found love, why can’t I?” In this quick and uncomplicated guide, longtime sex and relationship therapist Dr. Ruth takes readers step-by-step through every ph... read more
Copy Editing
From amethysts and tanzanite to the sparkling geodes and erupting volcanoes, get the latest geological insights and intel straight from the field from National Geographic explorer and geophysi... read more
Proofreading
Seminal book updated by author of the acclaimed Advanced Rock Climbing Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions 400 new color photos demonstrate techniques For this new edition of Rock Climbin... read more
Copy Editing
In Your Hands

Inês Pedrosa

An internationally acclaimed, award-winning novel spanning three generations of women united in their struggle for independence and fulfillment against oppression.Told from three different per... read more
Copy Editing
On May 24, 1928, the airship Italia successfully reached the North Pole—proof that the Italians, too, were part of the waning golden age of polar exploration. But on its return journey to Norw... read more
Copy Editing
Among the hundreds of parks and natural spaces around the Portland area, Forest Park gets the most recognition―and deservedly so―as America’s largest urban forest with more than 80 miles of hi... read more
Copy Editing
A personal story of unbelievable survival, hope, and spiritual awakening in the face of unspeakable tragedy.It’s the unfathomable modern legend that has become a testament to the resilience of... read more
Copy Editing
The true story behind the major motion picture from Amazon Studios.Childhood friends from Trinidad, Colin Warner and Carl King grew into men on opposite sides of prison bars after Colin was ar... read more
Copy Editing
Once Upon a Time a Sparrow

Mary Avery Kabrich

**WINNER, Literary Views, FIRST PLACE General Fiction/Novel**WINNER, Nautilus Book Award - SILVER**WINNER, Jewel Kats Special Needs Award**FINALIST, USA Best Book Awards General Fiction**FINAL... read more
Copy Editing Book Coaching
True: A Novel

Karl Taro Greenfeld

A deft and unflinching coming-of-age story about an angry teenage girl and her discovery of the nature of the biggest game of all, and what it really means to be a team player, a sister, a dau... read more
Copy Editing
Modernist Bread

Nathan Myhrvold

Modernist Bread is a revolutionary new understanding of one of the most important staples of the human diet. Created by the team that published the award-winning Modernist Cuisine: The Art and... read more
Copy Editing
A Summer/Fall 2018 Indies Introduce Debut Fiction SelectionWhen Samuel Johnson dies, he finds himself in the body of the man who killed him, unable to depart this world but determined, at leas... read more
Copy Editing

Erin has 1 review

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Tigin K.

Tigin K.

Jan, 2026

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Erin delivered beyond what I expected out of our engagement on so many levels. Firstly, she instantly recognized what I was trying to achieve with a very complex story structure. Then, she offered me a call to really understand my goals with my project, and later guided me on the kind of engageme...
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Erin C.
Thank you for sharing this feedback, Tigin. I admire your dedication to your project and appreciate your willingness to explore a deeper level of engagement for our work together. It's gratifying t...
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