Joe Rhatigan

Joe Rhatigan – Editor

I work with my authors to create engaging manuscripts–creating content that readers reach for, relate to, relish, and remember.

Overview

I am a freelance editor/writer with more than twenty-five years of experience in book publishing both as owner of my own business as well as within the publishing industry. I am offering copyediting and developmental editing for adult nonfiction titles, including narrative nonfiction, business, how-to, inspirational, cookbooks, memoirs/biographies, and more. I can help shape your book no matter what level of editing you require, and I genuinely love what I do! Check me out and let me know how I can help your book succeed!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Children’s Non-Fiction DIY & Crafts History
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2009 — Present
I provide a full-range of editorial services for authors and businesses. With more than twenty-five years of publishing experience, not only will your manuscript be ready to print, but we can also connect you to designers, illustrators, photographers, and more, while advising you on next steps of your publishing journey.

Portfolio

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Darkness to Light: A Memoir

Odom, Lamar

BenBella Books

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The Civil War is shrouded in legend and mythology--but this new entry in The Real History series provides a clear, fresh view of the events for curious readers who want an intellectual, but no... read more
Copy Editing
From the discovery of distant galaxies and black holes to the tiny interstices of the atom, here is the very best on physics and astronomy from the New York Times! The newspaper of record has ... read more
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Thanks to Caesar, “crossing the Rubicon” has become a synonym for bold, decisive decision-making where the risks are great--but the rewards can be greater. In his popular CEO series, bestselli... read more
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Having spent the last 20 years in Africa photographing wildlife alongside the likes of Peter Beard, David Gulden has come to understand that his endeavour is more than one to create appealing ... read more
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A bestselling classic, back and bigger than ever! Nearly a century ago, Gustavus Hindman Miller published his groundbreaking masterwork, 10,000 Dreams Interpreted, the most compelling and thor... read more
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“A solid guide to creating contraptions that can help you start gardening earlier and keep going longer.”—Chicago Tribune. “Beautifully produced...focuses on ways to inexpensively protect crop... read more
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A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English) Introduce your children to the beautiful words of classic American poet, Walt Whitman. Poetry for Kids: Walt W... read more
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The newest in Alan Axelrod's celebrated CEO series examines Theodore Roosevelt--typically ranked among the top five US presidents by historians. Following in the vein of his popular Winston Ch... read more
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Living in America's most famous residence might seem glamorous at first--it's the most fun place any kid could live! There's a bowling alley in the basement, chefs are always available to prep... read more
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Martin G.

Martin G.

May, 2026

Working with Joe has been an outstanding experience. His deep understanding of the full writing and editing process, combined with his responsiveness and thoughtful problem‑solving, made the entire journey smooth and enjoyable. He’s easy to collaborate with and consistently added value at every s...
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ML M.

ML M.

Jan, 2019

I appreciate Joe's directness and detail work. First, he listed exactly what he would do according to my budget. I knew what to expect. Second, he presented information I had not considered for formatting, clarity of age-range, and the need for additional information. Third, Joe was prompt and...
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