Overview
Since starting my editing business in 2006, I have worked on hundreds of nonfiction book-length manuscripts: biography/memoir, education, how-to, psychology, religion/spirituality, self-help, sports, young adult, and more.
As a copy editor/line editor, I excel at fixing mechanics, eliminating wordiness and awkward syntax, smoothing transitions, and ensuring the manuscript is clear, correct, and consistent. As a developmental editor, I help authors with manuscript organization, headings, logic and clarity of steps/argument, tone, and overall effectiveness. As a published writer, I appreciate the need to maintain the author's voice while making edits to improve readability and flow.
My consistently high-quality work has resulted in years of editing projects from several clients as well as requests to work on high-profile titles such as the New York Times best seller The Value of Debt.
Feedback from happy clients:
* "Wow! Gail really improved the quality of my book! She has a great eye and memory for inconsistencies, confusions, changes in voice . . . basically everything you'd want in a copy editor." ~ author
* "Gail, I am so pleased with your work. You exceeded all expectations." ~ author
* "Gail was wonderful to work with. She did a great job cleaning up our coaching manual, providing a clear voice and keeping us on track. Her turnaround was quick and she stuck to our timeline and budget." ~ editorial coordinator
* "It was a fantastic experience working with Gail! Her timely edits were precise and on point, and she made great recommendations on book structure. She must have ESP because her structural comments covered most of my unasked concerns." ~ author
* "Impressive job of editing. Thank you for your guidance." ~ author
* "Thank you so much, Gail. . . . I wish you could work on all of my books!" ~ editorial coordinator
* "Your copy editor is amazing, my hat is off to her for her accuracy and train of thought." ~ author to production coordinator
As a copy editor/line editor, I excel at fixing mechanics, eliminating wordiness and awkward syntax, smoothing transitions, and ensuring the manuscript is clear, correct, and consistent. As a developmental editor, I help authors with manuscript organization, headings, logic and clarity of steps/argument, tone, and overall effectiveness. As a published writer, I appreciate the need to maintain the author's voice while making edits to improve readability and flow.
My consistently high-quality work has resulted in years of editing projects from several clients as well as requests to work on high-profile titles such as the New York Times best seller The Value of Debt.
Feedback from happy clients:
* "Wow! Gail really improved the quality of my book! She has a great eye and memory for inconsistencies, confusions, changes in voice . . . basically everything you'd want in a copy editor." ~ author
* "Gail, I am so pleased with your work. You exceeded all expectations." ~ author
* "Gail was wonderful to work with. She did a great job cleaning up our coaching manual, providing a clear voice and keeping us on track. Her turnaround was quick and she stuck to our timeline and budget." ~ editorial coordinator
* "It was a fantastic experience working with Gail! Her timely edits were precise and on point, and she made great recommendations on book structure. She must have ESP because her structural comments covered most of my unasked concerns." ~ author
* "Impressive job of editing. Thank you for your guidance." ~ author
* "Thank you so much, Gail. . . . I wish you could work on all of my books!" ~ editorial coordinator
* "Your copy editor is amazing, my hat is off to her for her accuracy and train of thought." ~ author to production coordinator
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Children’s Non-Fiction
Education & Reference
History
Psychology
Religion & Spirituality
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Sports & Outdoors
Languages
English (CAN)
English (UK)
English (US)
Work experience
Self-employed
Jun, 2006 —
Present
FREELANCE EDITOR
- Work with self-publishing authors, publishers, and book packagers
- More than 200 completed book-length projects
- Hired for high-profile titles, including the New York Times best seller The Value of Debt (Wiley, 2013)
- Sole copyeditor for Rowman and Littlefield’s young adult nonfiction series It Happened to Me
- Reputation for delivering a thorough edit at the requested level in the desired time frame
- Well versed in the Chicago Manual of Style (16th ed.), the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.), and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (11th ed.)
- Edit in Microsoft Word using track changes, comments, and styles
- Clients include Scribe Media, Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group, Steel Sports Inc., Trivium Test Prep Partners, and independent authors worldwide
FREELANCE WRITER
- Author, informational texts for grades 3–6
Example: Economies around the World (Heinemann-Raintree, 2012), selected by Junior Library Guild/SLJ Curriculum Levels
- Author, biographies for grades 3–6
Example: Malcolm X (Heinemann-Raintree, 2013)
- Author, YA informational text
Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide (Rowman and Littlefield, 2013)
Los Angeles Baptist High School
Sep, 1989 —
Jun, 1999
(over 9 years)
Portfolio
Life as a teenager can be tough. Pressures from school, expectations from parents, fitting in with peers, and facing self-doubt are just a few things that can weigh heavily on a teen’s shoulders. While some young adults seem to thrive on adversity, others wilt... read more
With 110 million members worldwide, Baptists are surpassed only by Roman Catholic and Orthodox groups as the largest segment of Christians. The term 'Baptist' has its origins with the Anabaptists, the denomination historically linked to the English Separatist ... read more
Now in its third edition, Living Justice is an ideal introduction to Catholic social teaching. Thomas Massaro introduces readers to the history and basics of Catholic social teaching while highlighting new developments and helping readers understand how to app... read more
Following on the success of her first book The Bully in the Book and in the Classroom, C. J. Bott has written this sequel to help those who work with children and young adults become familiar with books that address the problem of bullying. More Bullies in Mor... read more
Out of all reported cases of sexual assault, nearly 70 percent occur with victims who are under the age of seventeen, and it has been estimated that one in ten children will be sexually abused before they turn eighteen. Sexual assault has become an all-too-com... read more
In Women Singer-Songwriters in Rock: A Populist Rebellion in the 1990s, Ronald D. Lankford Jr. argues that women singer-songwriters formed a substantial movement within popular music during the 1990s, making a significant social and aesthetic contribution that... read more
Many of our greatest athletes, scientists, and entertainers failed repeatedly throughout their careers, yet they refused to allow past mistakes stop them from striving for future success. Instead, they turned those so-called failures into opportunities to lear... read more
Social psychology studies one of civilization's most central concerns: human relationships. By understanding people's beliefs, attitudes, and desires, individuals can fashion relationships that benefit all involved, rather than one person or group at the expen... read more
The Therapist’s Notebook for Families, Second Edition, provides 72 solution-oriented activities for an array of challenging problems faced by mental health professionals when working with clients. The Therapist's Notebook offers clear, practical, easy-to-use e... read more
When scandalous Texas tornado Miss "Texas" Guinan tried to take her burlesque review into Paris―France not Texas―the censors refused her entry into the country. She and her troupe of "30 really ravishing blondes" had performed their show for the entertainment ... read more
Learn to talk about race openly, honestly, and productively Most people avoid discussion of race-related topics because of the strong emotions and feelings of discomfort that inevitably accompany such conversations. Rather than endure the conflict of racial re... read more
Tyler Perry is the most successful African-American filmmaker of his generation, garnering both accolades and controversies with each new film. In Tyler Perry’s America, Shayne Lee digs into eleven of Perry’s highest-grossing films to explore key themes of rac... read more
Although there are encyclopedias and biographical dictionaries of contemporary British film and theatre actors, most lack the intimacy of face-to-face interviews. Typically drawn from secondary sources, collections of interviews often repeat tired anecdotes ab... read more
The Search for the Man in the Iron Mask triumphantly solves an enduring puzzle that has stumped historians for centuries and seduced novelists and filmmakers to this day. Who was the man who was rumored to have been kept in prison and treated royally during mu... read more
Recent studies indicate that 30 million people may suffer from a clinically diagnosable eating disorder at some point in their lives. Additional statistics suggest that half a million teens are experiencing disordered weight control behaviors at any time. The ... read more
Story time is a popular activity in public libraries. Unfortunately, many librarians (and not just children’s librarians) are thrust into the role of providing this service have not taken a course or had the necessary experience of performing story times. Stor... read more
“Everybody has to start somewhere. Businessmen start on the ground floor and try to work their way up the corporate ladder. Baseball players bide their time in the minor leagues wishing for an opportunity to move up and play in the majors. Musical compositions... read more
How big an act was the Kingston Trio? Big enough that the their first 19 albums not only reached Billboard's Top 100, but 14 of them entered the top 10, with five albums alone hitting the no. 1 spot! At the height of their popularity, the Kingston Trio was arg... read more
Discover the teaching practices that make the biggest difference in student performance! This practical, research-based book gives principals, teachers, and school administrators a direct, inside look at instructional practices from top award-winning urban sch... read more
Oliver Stone has written and directed many memorable films while also developing a reputation for tackling controversial subjects, such as the Turkish prison system (Midnight Express), the Vietnam war (Platoon and Born on the Fourth of July), insider trading (... read more
A former Senior VP of Apple shares how Steve Jobs motivated people to do the best work of their lives Jay Elliot was hired personally by Steve Jobs, just in time to accompany him on the last of his historic visits to Xerox's Palo Alto Research Center, the visi... read more
Founded in 1920, the National Football League chose famed athlete Jim Thorpe as its first president, a position he held briefly until a successor was elected. From 1921 to 1939, Joe F. Carr guided the sport of professional football with intelligence, hard work... read more
One of the greats of blues music, Willie Dixon was a recording artist whose abilities extended beyond that of bass player. A singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer, Dixon's work influenced countless artists across the music spectrum. In Willie Dixon: Preac... read more
The child of an alcoholic develops patterns of behavior during childhood which carry over into adult life. As children they were taught to cover up the family secret and suppress their feelings. No matter what is going on, as adults, when asked how she or he i... read more
Find out what happens when companies stop competing and start collaborating. Off-Centered Leadership considers an innovative approach to business by exploring what happens when companies stop competing and start collaborating — both externally in the marketpla... read more
A New York Times bestseller and one of the Ten Best Business Books of 2013 by WealthManagement.com, this book brings a new vision of the value of debt in the management of individual and family wealth In this groundbreaking book, author Tom Anderson argues tha... read more
The World Marathon Challenge—seven marathons on seven continents in seven days—is the ultimate race for adventurous runners. It tests the athletes to their limits, going from biting cold Antarctic conditions one day to dry desert heat another. To survive the o... read more
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