Overview
I am a freelance editor working remotely with publishers on a wide variety of materials. My work has included devotionals, academic journals and books, school curriculum, children's books, periodicals, and study aids. I offer developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading services, and I am comfortable editing both fiction and non-fiction.
In my work, I aim to refine the text into clear, crisp, and elegant prose. I pride myself on my attention to detail, thorough familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, and prompt communication. I am also skilled and experienced with formatting and fact-checking Scripture quotations.
I would love to work with you on your publishing project! Please reach out with an offer today, and let's start collaborating!
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Self-employed
Work with clients to provide copyediting services on an ongoing basis.
Read and correct developed manuscripts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation as well as clients’ preferred (“house”) style.
Provide feedback to clients regarding clarity and tone in the form of queries.
Fact-check quotations and citations.
Concordia Publishing House
Read and corrected developed manuscripts for house style as well as Chicago Manual of Style, grammar and spelling, clarity of thought, continuity, and art direction.
Checked accuracy and copyright information of all facts, quotes, and citations.
Read through first pages for style continuity and art placement.
Proofed final pages for all queries and concerns.
Participated in revision of house style book.
Concordia Publishing House
Proofread manuscripts for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and house style.
Fact-checked quotations and citations and reviewed for permissions.
Formatted manuscript style for design.
Read through first pages for style continuity and art placement.
Proofed final pages for all queries and concerns.
Participated in cover art selection and reviewed covers for accuracy and art direction.
Coordinated doctrinal review of manuscripts and checked for theological accuracy.
Participated in revision of house style book.
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Esther has 29 reviews
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Jan, 2025
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May, 2024
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