Science Developmental Editing Services

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Stephanie

Stephanie

Bedford, United States

Don't ever fall for the trap of thinking you can be rigorous and academic OR engaging and clear--you can absolutely be both. I'll help you.


Work experience:

  • Keep Learning
  • National Center for Science Education
  • BiteScis

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Children’s Non-Fiction

Stephen

Stephen

Maplewood, United States

Top editor for 30+ years, novelist, sf/f story writer, poet. Specializes in NF and SF/F. I'll help you write a book you're proud of.


Work experience:

  • Avon Books
  • Wiley
  • Amacom
  • Thomas Dunne Books

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review Book Coaching

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy, Sports & Outdoors, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Science Fiction

Kathy

Kathy

San Diego, United States

Freelance copyeditor and proofreader offering 25 years of experience in scientific and educational publishing


Work experience:

  • Academic Press (Elsevier Science/Harcourt)
  • Academic Press
  • Brian F. Smith and Associates (Archaeologist)
  • Converse Consultants West
  • Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Palm Middle Schools
  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Nature, Action & Adventure, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense

Ted

Ted

Seattle, WA, USA

I am an Indexer with a background in searching databases as a Reference Librarian. Indexers often become the final quality assurance editor.


Work experience:

  • Aquent, Linda Werner, VentureLoop, and Sogeti, at Microsoft and Splunk

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Proofreading Indexing

Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Business & Management, Economics, Political Science & Current Affairs, Math & Science, Nature

Adria

Adria

Orlando, FL, USA

Former Editor at McGraw-Hill with 15 years of developing and editing memoir, science, education, nature, and travel titles.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Florida Institute of Technology

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, Children’s Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Education & Reference, Nature, Parenting & Families, Travel

Allan

Allan

New York, NY, USA

Expert editor and publishing consultant across the sciences and humanities, with over 30 years experience -- numerous award winning titles.


Work experience:

  • Oxford University Press
  • American Geophysical Union
  • Springer Publishing
  • Kensington Publishing
  • National League for Nursing
  • Dover Publications
  • Award Winning Editor

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, History, Geography, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Music, Photography

Mary

Mary

New York, NY, USA

Scholarly publishing professional with 20+ years' experience editing medical journals and textbooks. Advanced degree in Creative Writing.


Work experience:

  • International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
  • Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
  • Knowledgeworks Global Editorial
  • American Association for Cancer Research

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference

Wayt

Wayt

Seattle, United States

Award-winning science writer, editor, and publishing consultant for high-profile media. Also produce videos, podcasts, and presentations.


Work experience:

  • Intellectual Ventures
  • Self-employed
  • Scientific American

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Technology, Engineering, Math & Science, Physics & Chemistry, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Engineering & Materials Science, Life Sciences

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