Overview
As a developmental editor, I'll look at the big picture of your book and provide feedback on the structure, content, and overall flow. I examine the individual parts and how they work together to impact your readers and achieve your goals for the book. You can expect well-thought-out edits and clear explanations of how each one benefits the text.
At the copyediting stage, I provide detailed edits for clarity, consistency, and style, drawing on my deep familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style. If your book cites sources, I'll ensure your reference list is accurate and aligns with your chosen reference format.
Testimonials From Previous Clients
"Very good at taking messy writing and turning it into clear, concise sentences. Great at remembering the all the pieces to identify repeated phrases and references to sections that had been moved. Your edits were spot on and helped me improve my writing!"
"The changes you made to the sequencing of content have been fantastic. Your editorial response is very thorough and incredibly helpful. It's been a pleasure working with you!"
"Thank you, with all my heart, for your support during the birthing process of my first book. You were the doctor who brought it into the world. I am grateful for your help."
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Advanced Copyediting (Editorial Freelancers Association)
Work experience
Solution Tree Press
Collaborate with authors to produce high-quality manuscripts
Improve text through defensible, reader-friendly edits and clearly communicate my changes to the authors
Guide the author's revisions with concise, actionable queries
Manage seven book projects per year throughout the production process, meeting strict deadlines and collaborating with other editors, designers, endorsers, printers, etc.
Review manuscripts to provide feedback to other editors
Suggest improvements to department processes to increase efficiency and quality
Solution Tree Press
Collaborate with authors to produce high-quality manuscripts
Improve text through defensible, reader-friendly edits and clearly communicate my changes to the authors
Guide the author's revisions with concise, actionable queries
Manage book projects throughout the production process, meeting strict deadlines and collaborating with other editors, designers, endorsers, printers, etc.
Review manuscripts to provide feedback to other editors
The Creator Institute
Coached first-time authors through the content-development stages of their writing program
Managed cohorts of up to ten authors
Provided specific feedback on content and the direction of their work
Suggested writing strategies and gave motivational support, including check-in calls
Marzano Resources
Evaluated book proposals, assigned accepted projects to editors, and reviewed manuscripts at key process points
Collaborated closely with and gave feedback to authors to develop ideas and produce high-quality manuscripts
Functioned as a ghostwriter, developmental editor, or copy editor according to project needs
Composed copy, formatted and proofread PDFs, and produced videos for online products
Marzano Resources
Managed and executed manuscript development and publication processes for up to five books per year
Composed clear, concise text for books, reports, etc. to explain research and other challenging topics
Communicated with authors and other editors to ensure timely, accurate progress on various projects
Portfolio
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