Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan – Editor

20+ yrs as a collaborative journalist/editor/poet, using candor and kindness to help writers win awards + publish their poetry + nonfiction.

Overview

Level up your manuscript with sensitive, incisive, market-savvy critique and hands-on editing. With 20+ years in journalism, strategic content development, and creative writing, I bring a unique perspective to your work that combines a sensitive eye and ear for language and your individual voice with deep knowledge of craft, publishing, and what works in the market. I've written and edited for global brands including Martha Stewart, Women's Health, Conde Nast, and others, as well as independent authors and publishers in the US, Canada, and Australia.


My last two indie authors sold their completed manuscripts to publishers, and one was the recipient of a new nonfiction award in Canada (we're so proud!)


Services
Non-Fiction
Art Biographies & Memoirs Health & Wellbeing Music Nature Psychology Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Poetry
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (NZ) English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • Pottersfield Press Publishing Prize, New Nonfiction, 2021
Certifications
  • ACES Copyediting Certificate

Work experience

Self-employed

Oct, 2010 — Present
Full-spectrum editorial services for authors, publications, and mission-driven organizations in the arts, health and fitness, and religion and spirituality. Services: - Feature writing - Ghostwriting - Structural Editing - Line Editing - Copyediting - Editorial Design - Proofreading - Content Calendar Creation - Production Management - Voice Development and Manuscript Evaluation Select Clients include Art Center College of Design, Bonnier Publishing, La Salle University, Los Angeles News Group, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Rodale, Temple University, Wirecard North America, and many others.

Rathalla Review

Sep, 2020 — Present
Review poetry submissions and consider them for publication in semiannual literary magazine. Lead a team of poet-editors in discussion of craft, voice, and fit within the voice and mission of the publication. Edit poems. Correspond with poets. Collaborate with editorial team to review and ensure quality of the finished product in print and online.

Rosemont College

Jul, 2020 — Aug, 2022 (about 2 years)
Design hybrid online/in-class undergraduate courses in Magazine Writing, Marketing Communications, and Photography. Create and deliver presentations on a variety of topics relevant to course material. Counsel students on assignments, research, and other academic matters. Write assignment rubrics and evaluate work based on them. Critique student work and encourage students in their progress toward final portfolio work.

Garden Design Magazine

Sep, 2015 — Feb, 2017 (over 1 year)
Structural, line, and copy editing for all aspects of this quarterly, ad-free, book-length magazine. Consulting on production management and editorial design best practices, house style, and editorial voice. Wrote headlines, captions, features, and other copy. I started in a copy chief role, then moved into executive editor role.

Women's Health magazine

Apr, 2007 — Sep, 2009 (over 2 years)

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
Smiley's The Outsiders

Hassan, Mahamud

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Book Coaching
Made with Reedsy
Working from Home for a Harmonious Life

Desroches, Luc

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Vox Humana: Essays about the World of the Pipe Organ and Those Who Play It

Haig Mardirosian

Vox Humana was veteran organist Haig Mardirosian's column in The American Organist, the official journal of the American Guild of Organists as well as the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of Ame... read more
Copy Editing
The Organ on Campus (The American Guild of Organists Monograph Series) (Volume 2)

Haig Mardirosian

While we may, at first glance, assume that the role of the organ on university and music school campuses affects those majoring students who have chosen to earn degrees and pursue careers, we ... read more
Copy Editing
J. Michael Barone and Pipedreams: The Organ on Public Radio (American Guild of Organists Monograph Series Book 1)

Haig Mardirosian

Michael Barone celebrates 50 years with Minnesota Public Radio. He was with the original stations that spawned the media giant nearly arom its start. More importantly, he created a unique pres... read more
Copy Editing
Losing Love: A Novel

Herron, B.J.

Copy Editing
They're Watching You

Ichaso, Chelsea

Copy Editing
A Visionary Guide to Lucid Dreaming: Methods for Working with the Deep Dream State

Adams, Lee

Developmental Editing Query Letter Review Book Coaching
Song of the River Nymph: The Perils of Enchantment

Strain, Dennis

Copy Editing
Whole Living MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2012 ISSUE [SINGLE ISSUE MAGAZINE]

Whole Living MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2012 ISSUE: Format: MAGAZINE Publisher: A MARTHA STEWART PUBLICATION Issue date: 09/2012
Copy Editing
Popular Photography Magazine January/February 2017 | The New Old

magazine
Copy Editing
Women's Health

A lifestyle magazine rooted in health and fitness. Women's Health is filled with actionable and practical advice that you can use today. For women who want to do more, have more, and be more.
Copy Editing
Garden Design Magazine Summer 2018

Various

Garden Design Magazine
Copy Editing
American Photo Magazine (January/February 2014)

33 Best Images of the year. Daft Punk Cover.
Copy Editing

Meg has 29 reviews

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Justine J.

Justine J.

Jun, 2024

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I cannot think of anything negative to say about Meg; my experience with her has been exceptional from the very beginning. Meg has truly made the entire journey fabulous. I highly recommend Meg to anyone looking for comprehensive support from start to finish. She wrote my catalogue, and the resul...
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Teresa W.

Teresa W.

May, 2024

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Meg is a brilliant editor. She improved my manuscript drastically. She has a deep knowledge of grammar, syntax, and copyright and publishing standards. But even better than that, she connected with the style of my poems. She helped me make improvements outside the conventional rules of writing. E...
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Jennie E.

Jennie E.

Mar, 2024

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Meg is a gifted editor, I'm thrilled that I found her. She met me with encouragement and candor, bringing her poet's facility with language to even logistical emails between us. Her thoughts and instincts about my work leveled up my piece beyond what I thought was possible. Her structural com...
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Meg R.
Jennie, that warms my heart! Thank you so much for your kind words. It's been such a delight to work with you and with your writing -- similarly thoughtful, hopeful, deeply intelligent, and devoted...
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George K.

George K.

Dec, 2024

Meg was everything I hoped for and then some. Her comments and suggestions were incisive and gave me insights and ideas that I doubt I would have ever come to on my own. The video conference was especially helpful. I would definitely use her again.
Meg R.
Thank you, George! I'm so glad the experience has been helpful for you. It's been a pleasure to work with you
Susan Elizabeth M.

Susan Elizabeth M.

Dec, 2024

In my opinion, I am extremely disappointed with the entire experience and would never recommend anyone to engage on this platform or with this editor. In my opinion, the editor was less than professional, the quality of work did not meet my expectations and now I am left feeling a great deal of d...
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Meg R.
Thank you for your feedback, Susan. I invest a great deal of care, attention, and expertise in my work within clients, and make every effort to work with authors to deliver the best possible servi...
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