Gina Mushynsky - Editor
I copyedit and proofread Christian adult nonfiction books, specializing in devotionals and Charismatic/inspirational genres.
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Overview
I am a self-employed copyeditor/line editor and proofreader who enjoys working with new as well as established Christian authors. My specialty is adult inspirational/nonfiction, including devotionals, Christian living, Charismatic/Pentecostal, fivefold/ascension gifts, prayer, and inner healing and deliverance.
Of utmost importance to me is maintaining the author's voice while helping them deliver their message to their readers. I look beyond the simple mechanics of grammar and punctuation to examine individual words and phrases for clarity and potentially inaccurate nuances. Often, I will suggest alternate wording that may better express what the author is trying to convey. In this way, I work closely with my clients to help them craft their best possible work.
Since 2016 I've edited and proofread nearly three dozen titles for Pearson, Crossroad Publishing,
Anaiah Press, and 5 Fold Media as well as self-publishing authors. My prior editing experience includes eight years as a newspaper editor and four years as an assistant editor for an e-commerce web content provider.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University at Buffalo and settled in Syracuse, NY, after graduation. Upstate New York has always been my home: I enjoy living about two hours from the breathtaking beauty of the Adirondacks, the Finger Lakes, and Niagara Falls. When I'm not editing, I'm either exploring global food traditions in the kitchen (especially Indian and Thai), taking a day trip, going hiking or camping, or serving at my church (I was ordained as a prophet in 2020 and am active in intercession and deliverance and inner healing ministries).
My current editorial assistant is Stewie, a precocious cat with an abiding passion for soft treats and the Christian Writer's Manual of Style.
TESTIMONIALS:
"I'm so glad I chose Gina to be my editor. She was great to work with and her editing skills and suggestions really improved my book."
—Nicole F.
"Gina is knowledgeable and easy to work with! Her expertise is vast, but she encourages your involvement allowing the final project to really be your own! Would absolutely recommend her for your editing needs!"
—Katrina L.
"Gina is a great editor. She is friendly and comfortable to work with. Gina has detailed editing skills. Her genuine interest in my book gave me an additional inspiration to broaden the scope of my writing. I was very satisfied and plan to use her services again."
—Bridget E.
"Thank you so much for coming alongside us to facilitate this project. Your professionalism is exemplary and well balanced with your sincerity and compassion. You are a real God-send and we are ever so thankful to God for orchestrating this connection."
—Ade A.
Of utmost importance to me is maintaining the author's voice while helping them deliver their message to their readers. I look beyond the simple mechanics of grammar and punctuation to examine individual words and phrases for clarity and potentially inaccurate nuances. Often, I will suggest alternate wording that may better express what the author is trying to convey. In this way, I work closely with my clients to help them craft their best possible work.
Since 2016 I've edited and proofread nearly three dozen titles for Pearson, Crossroad Publishing,
Anaiah Press, and 5 Fold Media as well as self-publishing authors. My prior editing experience includes eight years as a newspaper editor and four years as an assistant editor for an e-commerce web content provider.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University at Buffalo and settled in Syracuse, NY, after graduation. Upstate New York has always been my home: I enjoy living about two hours from the breathtaking beauty of the Adirondacks, the Finger Lakes, and Niagara Falls. When I'm not editing, I'm either exploring global food traditions in the kitchen (especially Indian and Thai), taking a day trip, going hiking or camping, or serving at my church (I was ordained as a prophet in 2020 and am active in intercession and deliverance and inner healing ministries).
My current editorial assistant is Stewie, a precocious cat with an abiding passion for soft treats and the Christian Writer's Manual of Style.
TESTIMONIALS:
"I'm so glad I chose Gina to be my editor. She was great to work with and her editing skills and suggestions really improved my book."
—Nicole F.
"Gina is knowledgeable and easy to work with! Her expertise is vast, but she encourages your involvement allowing the final project to really be your own! Would absolutely recommend her for your editing needs!"
—Katrina L.
"Gina is a great editor. She is friendly and comfortable to work with. Gina has detailed editing skills. Her genuine interest in my book gave me an additional inspiration to broaden the scope of my writing. I was very satisfied and plan to use her services again."
—Bridget E.
"Thank you so much for coming alongside us to facilitate this project. Your professionalism is exemplary and well balanced with your sincerity and compassion. You are a real God-send and we are ever so thankful to God for orchestrating this connection."
—Ade A.
Services
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Work experience
Assistant Editor
Virtucom Group
August, 2010
–
March, 2017
(over 6 years)
I edited customized product descriptions for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity, logic, and conformity with the client's established style, ensuring SEO best practices were consistently in play. I also proofread all deliverables to ensure the copy was free from any spelling or grammar errors. Additionally, I created, proofread and updated client style guideline documentation and collaborated with contributors to write a column in the in-house newsletter, VirtuVentures.
Portfolio (28 selected works)
Loving for Real: An Honest Book for Youth
Pierre Herve Grosjean
Fr. Grosjean has listened intensely to youth, and in engaging ways speaks to the heart of love, both a gift from God, and a challenge. This book stands out because it speaks directly to the practice of love, and so its text is simple but powerful.
Enchanting the World: The Vision of 20th Century Catholic Authors
James D. Whitehead, Evelyn Eaton Whitehead
Art and literature are in the business of enchantment. When we are enchanted, we are captivated by some part of life—whether it be the fragile charm of the week-old infant or the force of a waterfall that takes our breath away. Enchantment—like the vital energy of Eros—defies definition. Poetry more often finds the words for this phenomenon. This book opens a window into the rich writings of C... read more
Walking on Water: Simple Certainties to Live By
Anthony de Mello
In an uncertain world, quickly changing by the day, we need a few simple beliefs we can trust, and they better be dependable. Sourcing the ages and traditions of the globe, De Mello offers just that, simple certainties that hold you up. Chapters on Silence, Peace, Happiness, Prayer, Liberation, Clarity and more lead the reader in an assuring reflection on the simple essentials of life, and the... read more
Five words that would change a life forever: I See Greatness in You.No one had ever spoken those words into the life of Larry Ragland, leading him to spend his entire existence believing the opposite was true. But the moment he heard those words, everything changed. For the first time in his life, something deep within him was released. Those five words ignited the secret potential within him ... read more
Twenty-nine years old, without direction, addicted to alcohol, full of hatred, suicidal, questioning whether God even existed ... Brad's story was like many others. Little did he know that all of this would change one Monday morning.Hung over and contemplating suicide, Brad cried out from the depths of his heart, "God, if you're real, I need you!" In that instant, he felt a radical love wash o... read more
Death Bears New Life
Amanda Erwin
Death Bears New Life exposes the journey of that inevitable occurrence in everyone’s life that leaves humans broken and searching for an ounce of hope. Death pays no attention to who, when, or how it will it ravage one’s life. It does not care about one’s feelings or the grief with which it stains lives. It simply seeks to destroy.Thankfully, Jesus Christ has a hold on death; and although deat... read more
Setting Dawn: Healing for the Heartache
Tammy Allen
Have you lost a spouse? Most widows find themselves thrust abruptly into widowhood. It's not something you slowly become. One day you are a wife; the next, you're not. You were joined together in marriage and made one by God's Law, but now part of you is missing. You begin to wonder: How will you identify with being a widow, and what does that mean? Where will your support come from?Setting Da... read more
Do you struggle with fear, anxiety, or unforgiveness and feel like you have a film of shame on your life? Do you suffer with feelings of rejection deep in your soul feeling unworthy in your functions and relationships?After the rejection and devastation as a child of divorce, Shelly thought she was overcoming the negative cycle of her broken past. She soon found herself as a young adult in a t... read more
It has been said that the average student spends about forty hours in a church building over the course of a year but over three thousand hours with their parents. We are living in a time when more and more parents are abdicating their role in raising their children. Parents are not there simply to provide and care for their children; their primary role is to raise them according to the Word o... read more
When you truly give yourself to the kingdom, some people will believe you are crazy.Have you ever noticed how backward God’s ways seem compared to the natural way things are done? Many times, God’s plans are the complete opposite of man’s. The principles of God’s kingdom say that to live, we have to die; to be a leader, we have to serve; and to receive, we have to give. When we accept the king... read more
A Sinking Star
Chrissy M. Dennis
At 17 years old, Evie Boone just wants to survive high school and keep her sisters safe. When their broken mother returns home after disappearing for weeks, nothing Evie can do will keep the cops from messing with her plan to lay low. Worse, there’s nothing she can do to stop the father who walked out on her and her sisters nine years ago from opening his home to them.As Evie wrestles to salva... read more
Erica Holden has been the top real estate agent in Manhattan for three years running and is days away from becoming the youngest partner in her firm’s history. All she has to do is travel to the small upstate town of Maple Valley and get the owner of a large syrup farm to sign the contract to sell. An easy task for the number one agent in New York, right? But when an accident leaves her in a d... read more
The Christmas Angel in Apt 3C
Holly Cohen
Without Mama, Christmas has ceased to exist for Papa, but this year, Angel is determined to bring some Yuletide joy back into their lives. With little money, no decorations, and not much time left until the big day, she is facing an uphill climb all the way. Help comes one night in the form of an ethereal voice that drifts through her window, singing words of comfort. Angel vows to find the si... read more
Poems and Prayers to Ponder explores the growing influence peer pressure and social media have on our society and on peoples' lives and well-being. These poems address the despair, uncertainty, and dismay we encounter daily--but also the hope that is always possible through truth, reflection, and faith. Readers may see parallels in their lives and identify with the messages these poems resonat... read more
Poetic Proverbs: Words of Wisdom in a Chaotic World
Joseph a Winger, Dr Brian Simmons
Can you imainge what it would be like if everyone in this chaotic world would take the time to learn about the wisdom from above? Relationships would be healed, lives would be made whole, anxious thoughts would be subdued, and churches would become sanctuaries of God's presence. The book of Proverbs has passed the test of time, providing much-needed wisdom and knowledge to Kings and leaders fo... read more
The Truth about Romantic Comedies
Sean McMurray
Sixteen-year-old Timothy Gephart’s life is a chronicle of loser-hood. Trapped by the decaying walls of his family’s trailer and saddled with the responsibility of caring for a grandmother stricken with a wicked combination of Alzheimer’s and cancer, Timothy isn’t exactly thriving in the teenage chapter of his life. To make matters worse, his girlfriend inexplicably dumps him through a text mes... read more
Her Traitor's Heart
Colleen Hall
For Coral Leigh, the Civil War took everything and everyone she loved: her fiancé, her brother, and her father. But when her mother dies of grief shortly after the war’s end, Coral’s plantation home, Elmwood, must be auctioned. Soon to be homeless, she fears becoming yet another casualty of the war. Fortunately, help arrives in the handsome form of Clint Logan, a decorated general in the Union... read more
Church Fathers vs Kingdom Sons
Coker, Charlie, Taylor, Jack, Coker Sr, Charles
From Rape to Righteousness: Redeeming the Bride of Christ
Coker, Charlie, Vanderbush, Bill
Pickles and Prayer
Marshall, Bethany, Vogel, Sarah
The Spirit-Led Publishing and Writing Handbook
Sanders, Andy
Skill For The Battle!
McQuaid, Cary E., Mushynsky, Gina, Saniago-McQuaid, Dr. Maggie
Be Great: Discovering Our Identity & Purpose
Wilfong, Beau
Born Twice Die Once: Your Personal Guide to a New Life
Wilfong, Beau
The Book That Will Make You a Saint
Schnell, Brian
The House That Prayer Built
Adebanjo, Ade
Prayers & Petitions for My cancer Warrior: Words to pray when you don't know what to say. (Praying for My Warrior)
Quantz, Yvette Perrier, Perrier, Yvonne Arbour
Addiction & Discipleship: Redemptive Healing In Community
Reid III, James H.
Gina has 7 reviews
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Gina was prompt and responsive and gave very valuable feedback. This is my first self-publishing project, so I relied on her expertise regarding style, formatting standards, and copyright permissions. Best of all, she was interactive and very kind and supportive throughout the process. I felt she had sincere interest in not just my project, but in me as a person and an author.
Ruth Stitt, April 2022
Gina was very thorough and professional in her editing. She was very easy to work with and clearly has a lot of experience in this field.
Steve Harper, March 2022
One word: Excellence! I worked with Gina for copyediting and proofreading a women's devotional (Christian) and she went above and beyond my expectations and really provided service on an intuitive level - the kind of service that you need BUT may not know that you need at the time.
She stood out above the rest of the offers I had because of her usage and compliance with the latest Christian s...
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Tracey Bryant, January 2022
Gina is a professional in every way. She understood the vision and intent of the book. Her editing skills are exceptional. Her suggestions improved the work and brought clarity. Highly recommended. Her sweet spirit and communication skill were a joy to work with.
James Reid, October 2021
Gina is attentive to detail. Her suggestions will only improve my first attempt at writing to publish. She truly wants to see a writer produce a quality product.
James Reid, August 2021
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