Overview
It's so important to keep a good attitude, smile, but still remain immersed in the intended mood and feel of a book. Whenever I work with an author, it's often a powerful experience, and I enjoy connecting around the work. I offer my experience and versatility to various genres in fiction, nonfiction, niche ebooks, blog posts. Often I'm an editor, but at times, I'm also happy to write, combining our skills. I spend time reflecting your style and conveying your ideas in the best way possible. So, let's dig in and brainstorm to reach a successful outcome! As an experienced editor and writer, I've honed my interest in customer satisfaction being a high priority for me! I understand knowing your audience. I believe in win-win experiences that include rigor and excellence and developing a book that captures your readers' attention.My profile shows part of the wide-range of genres I work in. I would say that I have the most experience editing in the political and current events genre, closely followed by contemporary fiction, leadership books, suspense, mystery, thriller and science fiction novels. (Since I have ghost-written several books in romance and history genres, I would also say that I would be a great editor on your project.)I am a professional developmental editor, line editor, proofreader, creative writer, analyst, ghostwriter, copywriter, and marketing writer. I think outside of the box (when necessary), offer a flexible, quality-based turnaround time, and love to surpass your expectations. I take pride in my self-initiative. Your final product will be effective, compelling, and provocative. I love trying new ideas and unique results. I especially like to imagine scenarios and outcomes based on the right amount of research so that together we strategize to essentially choose the best wording for your needs and your area of specialty.I've highlighted a few genres to demonstrate my skills and dedication to upskilling:Fiction:- political thriller- contemporary fiction- suspense- crime - mystery - historical fiction - memoirs and autobiographies- science fiction- techno thriller by a praised sci-fi author- YA- organized crime mob adventure- international suspense - coming-of-age redemption suspense - sea adventure- fantasyNon-Fiction:- current event book that focuses on media consciousness and how stories are told in the news- leadership book that teaches the 24 elements of superior leadership- leadership book by an internationally recognized leader in the field of international conflict resolution- relationship book that sheds light on lessons from the movies about love by a well-regarded highly-acclaimed marriage and family therapist- several religiously-themed books by highly-acclaimed religious leaders- satireI look forward to working with you on your project to offer my growing experience as an editor (developmental, stylistic, copy editing, proofreading, fact-checking and structural) and my attention to detail to every single page, chapter, and book you are passionate about publishing!
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
History
Political Science & Current Affairs
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Cultural & Ethnic
Fantasy
Mystery & Crime
Romance
Science Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
- BA English Literature
- MA International Policy Studies and Conflict Resolution
Work experience
Self-employed
Feb, 2013 —
Present
I’ve worked with a number of publishers and with authors directly. Scroll to see all of the Berrett-Koehler political/current events titles in my portfolio as well as independently published books and other publishing houses in both fiction and non-fiction. Overall, I have worked on over 50 book listed below with links, except:
Non-Fiction:
X, Z or Y - Which One Am I? - a Personal Development and Self-Empowerment Program designed for teenagers and adults in their lives
Praxis, Praxis, and yeah more Praxis by Allan Heskin
Fiction:
Though the Mountains May Fall
So Long Earth
A Conspiracy of Good Will
Ghetto Boys
The Lost Treasure
and more.
I have also ghostwritten nearly a dozen history books that focus on various empires, different cultures, and several romance novellas.
I became a published author in 2014 when Mango Media asked me to write Putin’s Putches: Ukraine and the Near-Abroad Crisis.
Portfolio
In her powerful new book, Melina Farahmand weaves the lessons she’s learned from life into a revitalizing opening of spirit. This opening asks us to think about the critical questions and answers near our hearts. What lies within you? Can you change your think... read more
In Anno Domini 1532 a Spanish expedition landed in what is now Peru and destroyed the Tawantinsuyu, the Inka Empire.Nearly five hundred years later an American boy and an Inka boy made contact across time through a phenomenon theological to the Inka and biolog... read more
Each of us plays a central role in the wealth of our lives beyond the money we make. Everything we do daily weaves our lives as golden threads into humanity’s story.At work, you exchange your vast potential, your time, talents, and intellect for another type o... read more
When Gonzo, a young and inexperienced Mexican businessman, comes up with a half-baked business plan to export Mexican tap water to the USA and sell it as a laxative, hilarity ensues. Will democratically enacted U.S. regulations help prevent a disastrous race t... read more
Journey with Dr. Clarington down the road of enlightenment. His book “The Great Awakening! From Ordinary to Extraordinary” will inspire and challenge readers. This book provides readers with the knowledge and tools to experience success. Discover for yourself ... read more
In this highly engaging debut novel, Luke P. Narlee intricately weaves romance, mystery, and psychological suspense as a marriage in trouble opens the door to temptation and turmoil.Ron’s day is off to a bad start. Blinded by frustration after another argument... read more
Atlantis Reigns Supreme… For Now.Once, a great nation arrogantly challenged the rule of Atlantis. Decades later, the earth still bears the scorched remains of their folly, and the world rests in submission. Atlantis watches from afar, content to let the local ... read more
Journey through hope, despair, and forgivenessLeaders cannot predict the complex challenges they are called on to face. Veteran consultants Joan McArthur-Blair and Jeanie Cockell show that Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is an invaluable tool to build resilience.AI ... read more
From purchasing pay-per-view pornography to smoking pot, many so-called Muslim terrorists prove by their actions that they aren't motivated by devotion to religion, Leena Al Olaimy argues. So why do they really turn to violence, and what does that tell us abou... read more
In a global survey by the Katzenbach Center, 80 percent of respondents believed that their organization must evolve to succeed. But a full quarter of them reported that a change effort at their organization had resulted in no visible results. Why? The fate of ... read more
African-American history is intertwined into the greater context of American history. To understand contemporary race relations in the United States of America, one must understand its past. Breaking Shackles! The African-American Male Manifesto by Dr. Morris ... read more
Author Luke P. Narlee returns with another wild and unpredictable tale about the human condition, only this time it's on a much larger scale. Depression has swept across the nation since the initiation of the lockdown. The public has been systematically depriv... read more
Collaboration is increasingly difficult and increasingly necessary Often, to get something done that really matters to us, we need to work with people we don't agree with or like or trust. Adam Kahane has faced this challenge many times, working on big issues ... read more
Special-interest money is destroying our democratic process. But now that the Citizens United decision has thrown out campaign spending limits as abridgments of free speech, Americans want to know what they can do about it. Derek Cressman gives us the tools, b... read more
Under Joe Solmonese's leadership, the Human Rights Campaign became the model other organizations look toward to create effective social and political change. Against daunting odds, HRC was instrumental in passing landmark national legislation such as the Matth... read more
When It's Smart to Say NoNearly every week we read about a tragedy or scandal that could have been prevented if individuals had said no to ill-advised or illegitimate orders. In this timely book, Ira Chaleff explores when and how to disobey inappropriate order... read more
Shocking Bestseller: The original version of this astonishing tell-all book spent 73 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, has sold more than 1.25 million copies, and has been translated into 32 languages. New Revelations: Featuring 15 explosive new cha... read more
Through the stories of prisoners and their families, including her own family's experiences, Maya Schenwar shows how the institution that locks up 2.3 million Americans and decimates poor communities of color is shredding the ties that, if nurtured, could fost... read more
Is Putin preparing to declare war on Ukraine?The crisis began with the impeachment of the pro-Russian Ukrainian President who opposed the economic integration with the EU. Since then, polarizing hostility has continued to grow in what Putin calls the ‘near-abr... read more
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