Jonathan Wright

Jonathan Wright – Editor

An obsessive copy editor with thirty years of hard-hitting, results-driven copy editing for numerous publishers and individual authors.

Overview

Copy editing is my tenacious passion and a fiercely integral part of who I have been for the past three decades. Molding copy into easy-to-understand, error-free reading material brings me great satisfaction as a meticulous editor who has worked with newspapers, Christian book publishers, and editorial services. Editing book manuscripts, however, has been my strength over the years, and it gives me great pleasure to fine-tune a writer's words into professional, easy-to-ready copy.

Questions? I ask questions—boy, do I ever! If something you're written doesn’t quite make sense, if a statement or statistic doesn’t ring true, I'll research it or post a query to you to confirm its accuracy. In this day of instant information retrieval when facts can be easily checked by virtually anyone in a matter of seconds, it’s more important than ever to be accurate. However, my sometimes-pesky questions aren’t limited simply to facts. I also ask about the efficacy of certain elements of your writing that may or may not create the results you wanted. Words are great tools when used properly, and running interference in questioning an author’s intentions when needed is a vital responsibility of any copy editor.

Without a doubt, I’m what you would call a “reader’s advocate.” When working on a manuscript, I’m constantly ruminating on how the reader will perceive your words. If you fail to clarify a term, statement, or opinion that will leave questions in the reader’s mind and create confusion, I’ll work on that with you to assure that those items are made clear. Additionally, I constantly focus on assuring that your wording is smooth and uninterrupted by confusing elements. A reader should not have to back up and reread a passage to determine what you were really trying to say. Sometimes exhausting but, of course, ultimately rewarding--these are just a few of the multitude of items I focus on in making your manuscript shine!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Christian Non-Fiction Inspirational Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Christian Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Middle Grade
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Certa Publishing

May, 2019 — Present

Copy editing a variety of manuscripts, conforming them to proper style. Providing questions regarding various concerns or needed changes.

Dust Jacket Press

Sep, 2017 — Present

Copy editing book manuscripts from a variety of authors. Communicating with authors regarding various corrections and other modifications. Checking page proofs at least twice (often many more times) and assuring that all final changes have been made, along with examining the proofs for any last changes needed.

CED

Aug, 2016 — Present

Editing and proofreading a variety of book manuscripts and other projects, Communicating with authors in making corrections and other modifications according to proper style.

Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City

Jan, 1993 — Dec, 2014 (almost 22 years)

Provided copy editing services for a wide variety of Christian books. Checked page proofs. Worked with authors to clarify any problem areas. Submitted applications for Cataloging-in-Publication data. Guided authors in securing permission for use of copyrighted material when needed. Wrote back-cover copy and some promotional material as requested.

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Alexi F.

Alexi F.

Jun, 2023

Working with Jonathan was a blessing! He was helpful, kind and exactly what my manuscript needed!
Esther A.

Esther A.

May, 2023

It was a great pleasure working with Jonathan. Not only did he do an amazing job, he also gave me a needee feedback. He was a blessing. He is what I would refer to as "humility in human form." He was very gentle and understanding. I love what He did with my manuscript. It is only a matter of time he will edit multiple award winning books. God bless you for your patience and genuine genuineness....
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Jonathan W.
Esther was a joy to work with. She gave me the freedom and trust to do what I do best in copy editing, and I enjoyed the rich content of her manuscript as I was working through it. It is a real pri...
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Wendi H.

Wendi H.

May, 2023

Jonathan was very kind and encouraging. He finished editing my manuscript before the deadline and did a thorough job. I would recommend his services to anyone. I look forward to working with Jonathan again on future endeavors. This collaboration was joy.
barry S.

barry S.

Apr, 2023

It is difficult to fid the right editor and I am very thankful to have selected Jonathan. Far surpassing my highest expectations!
Jonathan W.
Barry is precise, professional, and a very accomplished author. It's a genuine privilege working with him!
Dani T.

Dani T.

Apr, 2023

great
Jonathan W.
A great experience working with Dani!

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