Lindsay (Nova) Evermore

Lindsay (Nova) Evermore – Editor

Meticulous copy editor/proofreader, 20 years with Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and more. A focus on nonfiction and academic writing.

Overview

Your needs. Your timeline. Your voice. These are my priorities.

My experience in publishing spans a wide range of clientele and content. I have worked in full-time and freelance copy editing roles with organizations including Wiley-Blackwell, Taylor & Francis, Routledge, and many other publishing, marketing, and communications companies. I have an extensive skill set in working with various types of copy, including nonfiction books, academic research, and a range of marketing copy. My keen eye for detail and exacting standards allow me to partner with authors to deliver material ready for publication or submission.

With my services, you'll enjoy:

* Superior writing and editing skills combined with 20 years of experience copy editing and proofreading in a variety of industries

* In-depth knowledge of many publication styles, including AMA, APA, Chicago, and AP, as well as industry- and company-specific style guides

* A strong background in editing academic work, particularly STEM, medical, and social science titles with international readership

* Clear and articulate communication with flexible availability and high responsiveness to your needs

* Assurance that I'll deliver high-quality copy with a focus on maintaining your voice

* Proficiency in editing both American and British English

* Confidence that your work will receive the editorial treatment it deserves

I love working as a copy editor. For me, it's a way to learn all the time while using my skills to ferret out any inconsistencies or errors. Your content---whether nonfiction books, academic papers, or other copy---is a reflection of you, and together we'll ensure that only the most polished writing reaches your readers.

If you want to perfect your content for publication, you are in the right place.

REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

"For over a decade, Lindsay has provided excellent copyediting services to the Taylor & Francis Journals account. She is versed in the style conventions embraced by various academic disciplines, including the behavioral and medical sciences. The work she completes—always in a timely fashion—shows the meticulous attention of an expert copyeditor. Lindsay, moreover, has proven to be flexible, amenable to, on occasions, last minute changes of assignment. I recommend her services highly."

---Head of Copyediting, Taylor & Francis Group

"Lindsay is everything I would want in a proofreader/copy editor: She’s focused, intelligent, intuitive, and meticulous. She’s so good that I don’t feel the need to check her work – and that’s a huge compliment coming from a former copy editor and obsessive editor. In addition to the right skills, Lindsay brings a great attitude to every job: She’s eager and happy to work. She always delivers when promised and never disappoints. If I didn’t like her so much, I would keep all this my little secret to ensure her availability when we need her."

---Patti T., Client Solutions Director, rareLife solutions

Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Technology
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • NYU Postgraduate Professional Editing Program
  • B.S., Corporate Communication, summa cum laude

Work experience

Wiley-Blackwell

Apr, 2007 — Mar, 2008 (11 months)
* Copy edited and proofread manuscripts for publication in a number of medical journals. * Created and maintained organizational style guides to ensure consistency among written materials; oversaw adherence to established style. * Interacted with editorial, production, and graphics departments to facilitate the efficient flow of production. * Corresponded with authors and editors to incorporate requested changes into manuscripts. * Proofread monthly XML files of journal text submitted to the National Library of Medicine for inclusion on PubMed.

CMPMedica, Cliggott Publishing Group

Apr, 2006 — May, 2007 (about 1 year)
* Copy edited a number of medical publications with national readership (eg, Consultant, Psychiatric Times, Applied Neurology, The Journal of Respiratory Diseases). * Worked with an integrated team of editorial and art professionals to meet production specifications. * Fact-checked and verified article content using various online and print resources.

Self-employed

May, 2005 — Present
* Copy edit manuscripts for global publishing companies, including many social science, medical, and STEM titles. * Perform heavy language editing with a specialization in working with foreign-language authors. * Copy edit, critique, and proofread books, reports, articles, marketing collateral, PowerPoint decks, web copy, special projects, and other written material for content, style, and consistency.

Portfolio

Lindsay (Nova) has 6 reviews

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Grayson M W.

Grayson M W.

Jul, 2025

Pinned
From the outset, Lindsay showed interest in a project that fell within a realm unfamiliar to her previous projects. With that being said, she did a fantastic job jumping in, asking the right questions, and keeping my voice in the edits she wrote, while still providing thorough constructive critic...
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Greg E.

Greg E.

Oct, 2025

Lindsay was the first Reedsy editor I hired on my first Reedsy project. I spent an entire month weighing the alternatives before I made a commitment. Lindsay offered a Zoom meeting before I made my final decision. She immediately put me at ease and within a day I accepted her offer. It was cl...
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M T.

M T.

Sep, 2025

Lindsey did an excellent job bringing my script forward and thoughtfully copy-editing it. Her edits enhanced the clarity and flow without losing the original voice and intent of the piece. She was attentive to detail and ensured the script was ready for the next stage. I truly appreciate her pro...
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Foxwood A.

Foxwood A.

Jun, 2025

Lindsay did a wonderful job for me and helped me meet a hard deadline. One thing I liked was that we did a Zoom meeting to talk about things before I hired her. That was helpful, being able to see each other and kind of meet before working together. And she was open to doing more Zoom meetings...
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Garth S.

Garth S.

Jun, 2021

Lindsay was spectacular to work with and helped lead me through our first collaboration on this platform. I look forward to working with her next time my organization has copyediting needs!

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