Kellyn Eaddy

Kellyn Eaddy – Editor

Editor, proofreader, and writer working with multiple clients across varying industries.

Overview

I am a freelance editor, copyeditor, writer, and proofreader with a master's degree in publishing. I'm a former blog copyeditor for the acclaimed literary magazine Ploughshares, formerly a proofreader/copyeditor for the Harvard Grad School of Arts and Sciences communications team, and a freelancer for multiple clients, including Random House.

I have experience editing digital content, articles, magazines, career training materials, guidebooks, short fiction, nonfiction and fiction manuscripts, and short stories, including several forthcoming manuscripts with Random House and a political reference book for women with the Barbara Lee Family Foundation.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Political Science & Current Affairs Psychology
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Communications

Apr, 2022 — Present
Correcting errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling in accordance with the department style guide on a daily basis. Updated department style guide with a word list for further content uniformity. Making updates as needed. Reviewing web copy; Colloquy, the biannual alumni magazine; podcast transcripts; newsletters; and features and profiles of current students and alumni. Writing articles for the GSAS website as needed.

Ploughshares

Feb, 2022 — May, 2023 (over 1 year)
Maintaining press style in all blog posts. Engaging with writers via email for edit approvals. Corresponding with publishers to verify accuracy of referenced and excerpted works.

Ploughshares

Feb, 2021 — Dec, 2022 (almost 2 years)
Implemented new tracking systems for direct mail campaigns and the Emerging Writer's Contest. Led and organized the office move in summer 2022, including downsizing, storage, and layout planning of the new office. Overhauled inventory tracking: created a streamlined process for inventory pick-up and drop-off as well as a system to accurately keep track of product quantity. Tracking, compiling, and analyzing sales data daily using multiple platforms. Engaging with customers via email to update about orders, inform about payment and submission processes, and address questions and complaints. Managed and trained multiple interns in daily processes and research projects. Reviewed, created, and updated website content.

Self-employed

Jun, 2018 — Present
Clients have included Penguin Random House and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Writing and editing articles, book reviews, and marketing documents under deadline pressure. Evaluate project requirements and content standards for each project in order to produce copy in line with creative structure.

New Plains Review

Aug, 2016 — Aug, 2017 (about 1 year)
Established and ran the blog, producing, editing, and scheduling bi-weekly content. Developed marketing content such as blog posts, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.

Kellyn has 4 reviews

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Jenny F.

Jenny F.

Mar, 2026

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I am new to writing and the whole editorial process. Kellyn was very helpful and understanding. She was happy to do a basic read through of the manuscript and then work with me honestly on where the manuscript sits in terms of publishing and what I'll need to do in order to get it to that stage. ...
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tolu A.

tolu A.

Feb, 2026

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Kellyn was very thorough with my manuscript. She read through it and offered very thoughtful suggestions to bring certain parts to life for the reader. She was very responsive to my messages and checked in regularly. We also had a Zoom call to discuss the book, where I asked her questions and sha...
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Amber S.

Amber S.

May, 2026

Kellyn is very professional and insightful. I will definitely love to work with her again. You'd feel safe and relaxed knowing your manuscript is in her very capable hands.
Oare A.

Oare A.

Apr, 2026

Thank you very much for your help and thoughtful feedback on this work, and for accommodating my short timeline. Wishing you all the very best.

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