Lori M.

Lori M. – Editor

Eagle-eyed copyeditor/proofreader with a passion for compelling stories that entertain, inspire, or educate.

Overview

My ultimate goal is to help authors keep their readers hooked from start to finish. And this means creating a story that's both engaging and free from distractions. My skills range from spotting the smallest of errors to editing for consistency, clarity, accuracy, pacing, voice, tone, and style. I'm quick but thorough, and I often go the extra mile, as I truly want every book to shine.

Although most of my experience is with creative nonfiction, I'm an avid reader, particularly of mysteries. I have no doubt that I can make any fiction manuscript squeaky clean and unforgettable. I'm always enthusiastic about my work and get along well with authors. My recent experience has ranged from copyediting a series of DK Super Readers for children to proofreading a hilarious and unexpectedly touching memoir about diving into the expanding world of competitive pickleball. I have worked on more than 100 children's books and several fantastic adult memoirs. I've loved every project, and I'm sure I'll love yours, too!

"Many thanks go to Lori for her keen and thoughtful proofreading, as well as her words of encouragement." -Tom Logan, author of When You Pray, Move Your Feet

"Lori is an incredibly conscientious and thorough fact-checker and copy editor. She's worked on several rush projects for my publishing services business and she nails it each time. Friendly, timely, and dependable, I'd recommend Lori for any research or production editorial needs!" -Kate Olesin, WonderLab Group

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Children’s Non-Fiction Travel
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Professional Editing Certificate, George Washington University

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2021 — Present
Provide copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking services. Current and past clients include, for example, Abrams Books, Lonely Planet Kids Books, National Geographic Kids Books, WonderLab Group, What on Earth Books, Jump Start Press, Islandport Press, and individual authors.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Aug, 2016 — Aug, 2021 (almost 5 years)
Edited, copyedited, and proofread a range of publications, including reports, volumes, papers, articles, photo essays, commentaries, Q&As, and quick takes. Many projects required substantive feedback and rewriting and reorganization.

Portfolio

When You Pray, Move Your Feet (paperback)

Tom Logan

Only Together Press

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians

Curtis, Kenny

National Geographic Kids

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing
Editorial Assessment
Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Editorial Assessment
Proofreading

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Emily M.

Emily M.

Apr, 2026

Working with Lori was a wonderful experience! She exceeded all expectations for the copyediting and proofreading of my graphic-heavy travel guide. She has a keen eye for detail and spotted tiny placement issues, color inconsistencies, and spelling errors inside the illustrations. She also helped ...
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