Laurie Pitman

Laurie Pitman – Editor

Experienced copy editor and proofreader who is eager to take your project to the next level!

Overview

You don’t need to search any further! An experienced copy editor and proofreader with over 15 years of experience, I will take your project to the next level. I am highly proficient in AP, APA, and Chicago styles, and I have extensive experience working with higher ed professionals on college textbooks. And don’t laugh, I love editing references and citations. Even though most of my professional experience is in nonfiction, I am an avid reader of many different fiction genres and would like to branch out into fiction.

Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing Law Math & Science Philosophy
Fiction
Romance
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

SAGE

Jan, 2006 — Jan, 2021 (about 15 years)
Experienced copy editor and proofreader who is proficient in AP, APA, and Chicago styles. Worked with multiple authors and production editors to supply quality copy editing in a scheduled timeframe. Highly proficient in fact checking and reference citations.

Laurie has 5 reviews

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Anne F.

Anne F.

May, 2024

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I have written other nonfiction books, however, this is my first historical woman's fiction manuscript that Laurie edited. She was very professional, an excellent editor and worked with my schedule. I will have her edit the next book.
Ario A.

Ario A.

Mar, 2024

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It has been a pleasure working with her, everything was great!
Layla J.

Layla J.

Aug, 2022

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Laurie did a great job proofing my manuscript. She met our agreed deadline and answered my questions in a timely manner. I highly recommend Laurie for proofing.
Slash C.

Slash C.

Dec, 2024

I hired Laurie to proofread several manuscripts, expecting a thorough, professional edit in line with industry standards. Unfortunately, her work was inconsistent and disappointing. Throughout the manuscripts, there were missed errors, skipped sections, and a lack of consistency in edits—suggesti...
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Ario A.

Ario A.

Feb, 2024

Laurie did a great job, I do appreciate it.

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