Lucy Vilankulu - Editor
Experienced copy editor and proofreader with publishing, agency and direct-author experience.
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Overview
I'm a copy editor and proofreader based in Minneapolis, MN. Experience with fiction and nonfiction ranging from paranormal romance to annual reports. Eleven years of working with occult publisher Llewellyn Worldwide grounded me in both alternative spirituality and "genre" fiction like romance, YA, supernatural, mystery and memoir, while work with ad agencies, journals and newsletters gave me experience with articles, ad copy, and legal. Recent projects include a book about Somatic Abolitionism, a book about poetry and a hope, a guide to the sutras of Buddha for beginners, a novel and a medical memoir.
I usually work with publishers, book agents and established writers but I have worked with many a first manuscript. My rate is $75/hr.
I usually work with publishers, book agents and established writers but I have worked with many a first manuscript. My rate is $75/hr.
Services
Languages
English (US)
Fiction
African American Fiction
Historical Fiction
Paranormal Romance
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Health & Wellbeing
History
Political Science & Current Affairs
Work experience
Freelance Copy Editor/Proofreader
Self-employed
January, 1998
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Present
(over 24 years)
Twenty-four years’ experience editorial and proofreading for a range of publishing, advertising and marketing agencies. Clients include Minnesota Literature, Llewellyn Worldwide and Patti Frazee (publishing services), as well as work with individual writers. I have edited nonfiction, fiction, YA, supernatural, supernatural romance, mystery, alternative spirituality and memoir.
Proofreader
Llewellyn Worldwide
August, 2004
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October, 2015
(about 11 years)
Proofreader on a range of books including YA, spirituality, health and wellness, supernatural, calendars, almanacs, and mystery.
Editor/Director
Minnesota Literature
March, 2004
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January, 2008
(almost 4 years)
Wrote and produced Minnesota Literature, a monthly publication of literary news, publications and opportunities in Minnesota published continuously from 1974-2009.
Portfolio (11 selected works)
Immigrants from the Indian subcontinent have been coming to Minnesota for more than half a century, and today more than forty thousand people of Indian descent live in the state, contributing to a wide variety of professional, educational, and cultural fields. Drawing on historical and cultural legacies from their ancestral home, first-, second-, and third-generation Indian Americans have play... read more
A Woman's War, Too: Women at Work During World War II
Wright-Peterson, Virginia
A veteran police detective, Robert Snow was devoted to evidence and hard facts—he had never given any thought to reincarnation. But during a hypnotic regression, he experiences a vivid awareness of being alive in three separate historical scenes. Remaining skeptical, Snow begins to investigate with the intention of disproving reincarnation. Instead, diligent research and corroboration from mul... read more
Llewellyn's 2016 Moon Sign Book: Conscious Living by the Cycles of the Moon (Llewellyn's Moon Sign Books)
Kris Brandt Riske Riske, Christeen Skinner, Sally Cragin, Mireille Blacke, Peg Aloi, Penny Kelly, Alice DeVille, Bruce Scofield, Charlie Rainbow Wolf, Michelle Perrin, Amy Herring, Robin Ivy Payton, David Pond, Llewellyn
For more than one hundred years, this easy-to-use guide has provided detailed times and dates to help you achieve success. Use the moon’s dynamic energies to get the best results for: Planting • Hunting • Fishing • Buying a Car • Training Pets • Asking for a Loan • Investing • Brewing • Entertaining • Starting a New Business • Household Chores • Buying Electronics • Weeding • Home Repairs • Ca... read more
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most haunted—and haunting—presidents in US history. Sightings of Lincoln’s ghost, as well as the ghost of his assassin, have been reported for more than 150 years. Visited by eerie premonitions, morbid dreams, and unusual events that seem too bizarre to be coincidence, Lincoln has become the source of dozens of myths and paranormal mysteries. Investigating everyth... read more
Killer Listing (A Darby Farr Mystery)
Vicki Doudera
Multimillion-dollar listings, hefty commissions, and cutthroat deals are the name of the game for Kyle Cameron, south Florida's stylish and driven star broker. But her fast-track life ends abruptly when she is fatally stabbed at an open house. Suspicious of the cops' haste in blaming the infamous "Kondo Killer," real estate agent Darby Farr puts her sharp instincts to work. Along with a disput... read more
Chasing AllieCat
Rebecca Fjelland Davis
Dumped with relatives in a small Minnesota town for the summer, Sadie Lester is relying on her mountain bike to save her from total boredom. Then she meets Allie, a spiky-haired off-road mountain biker who's training for a major race. Allie leads Sadie and Joe, a cute fellow cyclist, up and down Mount Kato, and the three become close friends. But the exhilarating rush comes to a halt when they... read more
Shirley White Pearl was raised in an era when women stayed home and raised children, took care of the house and husband. But Shirley is anything but typical. In 1952, she set out to start her adult life at the University of Iowa. She marches in protests and diligently studies the science of the mind. She also gets married and has a child. Young and in love, she suddenly finds herself doing bat... read more
In 1988, Nukewatch published the definitive guide to the 1,000 land-based nuclear missiles of the United States as a tool for peace activists. Because 450 land-based missiles still remain, we've revised and updated Nuclear Heartland as a renewed call for their abolition. This Revised Edition features: - Updated maps, directions, and photos for the 3 remaining missile fields in Montana, North D... read more
Merlin Stone Remembered: Her Life and Works
Gloria Orenstein, David B. Axelrod, Carol F. Thomas, Lenny Schneir, Merlin Stone
Discover the extraordinary life and profound contributions of Merlin Stone, the renowned feminist, author, artist, historian, and speaker. With unparalleled access to Merlin’s unpublished writings, photos, and personal stories, Merlin Stone Remembered is a significant contribution to women’s studies, spirituality, and the ongoing struggle for gender equality. Known for her groundbreaking book ... read more
Pieces of Us
Margie Gelbwasser
Two families. Four teens. A summer full of secrets. Every summer, hidden away in a lakeside community in upstate New York, four teens leave behind their old identities . . . and escape from their turbulent lives. But when hes back in Philadelphia during the school year, Alex cannot suppress his anger at his father (who killed himself), his mother (whom he blames for it), and the girls who give... read more
Lucy has 2 reviews
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Professionalism
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Communication & Punctuality
Lucy is the best...!!! I'll be working with her on all my future writing endeavors.
Willie Drake, November 2020
Lucy is delight to work with. She didn't blanch at the length of my manuscript of over 170,000 words. Her suggestions were on target and greatly appreciated. She honored the integrity of the work while offering just the right suggestions to enhance clarity and flow. And she held the work with great care...even extending the time to edit so she could get it done just the way she wanted. I would...
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Joellyn St. Pierre, August 2019
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