Laura Vernaci – Editor

Most people get annoyed by details, but I live for them. It may be strange to admit but proofreading and copy editing bring me pure joy. I have more than 15 years’ experience working on a variety of content, such as book and calendar manuscripts, website copy, and digital corporate communications, as well as print publications like magazines, brochures, newspapers, etc. In addition to being detail obsessed, I am organized, reliable, and agile.

This is where you come in. I love collaborating with authors during the copy editing or proofreading stages to ensure your work is clean, clear, and complete. I follow style guides to apply corrections and use queries to make additional suggestions or ask questions. I also fact-check, spell-check, and cross-check all copy. I am thorough and thoughtful, and I enjoy helping authors see their works come to fruition.

What types of work, you ask? I enjoy the nitty-gritty of calendars, and I respect the creativity of children's books. (Promoting literacy is very important to me, and I volunteer regularly at local organizations with this mission.) I also adore humor, poetry, and the humanities, but really, I love all books! Please reach out so we can partner together to make your dreams a reality.

Testimonials:

- “I’m looking through the document you sent back to me, and everything looks great! Thank you for tackling this project and delivering such a detailed and thorough draft of the manuscript. It’s been a joy working with you on this project, and I’ll submit your invoice today to be processed.”

- “Laura was great. Clear communication, notes, and feedback on my project. She will be my go-to for my next project!”

- “Great job catching all of those spelling and grammatical errors!”