Overview
I’m Kelsey, a nonfiction copy editor and proofreader with over nineteen years of in-house and freelance experience, including with HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, and many other publishers, agencies, and clients. I've edited over 90 books, including 17 (and counting) bestsellers. I've edited memoirs, personal narratives, or autobiographies by Tim Kaine, Meghan Trainor, Chip and Joanna Gaines, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, Mark Harmon, Kathie Lee Gifford, and others, including many first-time and indie authors.
I especially love editing memoirs, biographies, autobiographies, and other personal narratives. If you have a memoir, I'm your editor! As a firstborn, a Virgo, and a recovering perfectionist, I’m more or less hardwired for editing as a detail-obsessed, analytical type A. I know—I sound really chill and fun! But let’s be honest: My hardwiring as an editor is a win for you because I can come alongside you and your story as an expert friend—your go-to editor. Let's get your story out there!
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Member of ACES: The Society for Editing
- BA in English Literature, Taylor University
- Minor in English Writing, Taylor University
Work experience
Self-employed
I copy edit and proofread for publishers and writers, focusing mainly on nonfiction titles. I've edited over 90 published books, including 17 bestsellers.
Community.co
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ApricotLaw
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MedStudy
I edited medical textbook series that are widely used in the field, and I also edited in-house marketing materials.
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