Megan Tatreau

Megan Tatreau – Editor

An experienced editor of Christian non-fiction books, I have spent seven years working for InterVarsity Press and eight years freelancing.

Overview

Despite pursuing other careers over the years, the lure of editing and writing always brings me back. Over the past 15 years, I have edited numerous books through InterVarsity Press, including "Parenting in the Pew" by Robbie Castleman and "The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Tough Questions, Direct Answers" by Dale Hanson Bourke. I have also edited 33 books for self-published authors in the past year and a half, all available (or pending publication) on Amazon, including "Evergreen Faith" by J.F. Wright, "Life at Daniel's Place" by Alice Wisler, and "Changed" by Rachel T. Allen.


My main goal while editing is to maintain the author's voice while improving the clarity and quality of the book. Before beginning an editing project, I complete a free sample edit to ensure the client and I are on the same page. All edits are done in Google Docs or Word using "suggesting" or "track changes"; this leaves the final editing decisions in the author's hands. While copyediting, I check for clarity and continuity: are your characters described the same way throughout the book? Do the scenes and sentences make sense? Do the events leave the readers intrigued or confused? While proofreading, I check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Together, we will get your "book baby" ready for publishing, whether through a publishing house or self-publishing.

Services
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

High Point Church

Jan, 2020 — Jun, 2022 (over 2 years)

In addition to standard administrative tasks, I worked with our Intercultural Pastor to edit his book as well as his PhD course documents, his non-profit's (Serving Alongside International's) website, and his SAI newsletter.

InterVarsity Press

Jun, 2007 — Jun, 2014 (about 7 years)

I proofread books after copyediting, looking for grammatical and punctuation errors.

Portfolio

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Reflections on Leadership: A Memoir of 44 Years

Browne, Mark

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THE YEAR OF OBEDIENCE WORKBOOK: A Practical Guide Encouraging You To Walk Into What God Is Calling You To Do!

Lonon, Erin

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Evergreen Faith: A Study of the Revelation Letters

Wright, J.F.

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Close to the King: A 90-Day Journey to Restore, Renew, & Reinvigorate Your Relationship with Jesus

Edouard, Tracey

Copy Editing Proofreading
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The Thriving Woman: Do you have what it takes to thrive?

Criddle, Salomé M

The TWIRL Press

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Wrapped In Kindness: A Memoir and Guide Through The Trenches of Special Needs Parenting

Jones, Andrea

Independently published

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Fish Out of Water: Navigating Dyslexia, My Faith, and Road to Fish Biology

McLain, Jeffrey S

Jeffslodigarden

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Abundant Life: An 8-Week Bible Study for Groups or Individuals

Freed, Rebekah R.

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Uncaged: Living a Life of Freedom

Cookingham, Jay

Proofreading
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Grace Full Ballet: 52 devotions for ballet students

Riley, Katherine

Copy Editing Proofreading
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American Christian: A Treatise of Cultural, Spiritual, and Political Discernment

Bahr, Dex

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Kept: Light in the Darkness

Kaceo Spades, Christian

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He Is Coming. He Is Here: An Advent Devotional Based on the Gospels

Vinar, Nana

Copy Editing Proofreading
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God Has Not Changed His Mind

Gray, Cassy

Proofreading
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WEAPONS

CARBY, WINSTON

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His Grace is Sufficient

Drye, Samuel

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Ex Dove

Freeman, Betty

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Strong Faith: What We As Women Learn from Samson

Perez, Diana S.

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Conquer'n Me: If God has given you the ability to carry it, He will give you the power to CONQUER it!

Lewison, Rachael

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Changed : A Journey of Personal Transformation

Allen, Rachel

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Life at Daniel's Place: How the cemetery became a sanctuary of discovery and gratitude

Wisler, Alice J.

Proofreading
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Remember Me: End of Life as Seen through the Eyes of a Hospice Chaplain

Kirn Wenderlein 111, John Kirn

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Little Sufferings: The Necessity of Suffering in the Christian Life

Castaneda MA, Alex

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Nobi: Forest Adventure: An inspiring story about helping others and friendship for young chapter book readers (Nobi Adventures)

Cook, Leigh

Proofreading
Responding to HIV/AIDS: Tough Questions, Direct Answers (The Skeptic's Guide)

Bourke, Dale Hanson

Proofreading
The Crucifixion of Ministry: Surrendering Our Ambitions to the Service of Christ

Purves, Andrew

Proofreading
A Mind for God

White, James Emery

Proofreading
Children's Ministry in the Way of Jesus

Csinos, David M.

Proofreading
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Tough Questions, Direct Answers (Skeptic's Guide)

Bourke, Dale Hanson

Proofreading
Parenting in the Pew: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship

Castleman, Robbie F.

Proofreading
Religious Conversion in India: The Niyogi Committee Report of Madhya Pradesh in 1956 and Its Continuing Impact on National Unity (American Society of Missiology Monograph Series)

James, Manohar

Proofreading
Drowning in the Shallow End: The Study Guide

House, Liz

Copy Editing Proofreading Book Coaching
Drowning in the Shallow End: A Guide for Deepening Faith

House, Liz

Copy Editing Proofreading Book Coaching

Megan has 29 reviews

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Salome C.

Salome C.

May, 2024

Megan was warm, professional and amazing with deadlines. As a UK author, I would have loved to some kind of video (zoom/teams meeting) - I guess that's just the extrovert side of me speaking! Megan is lovely and her prices are so good. I have a feeling that Megan will be VERY in demand (in the future). Thank you Megan! xxx
Megan T.
Thanks, Salome! I loved working with you and would be happy to do Zoom meetings next time :) Very excited to see your book in print!
Segun D.

Segun D.

May, 2024

It seems like there was some kind of misunderstanding as to the service I requested, the services provided was not what I anticipated, so I had to take my project elsewhere. Other than that, She was very professional.
Naquinta E.

Naquinta E.

Apr, 2024

Megan was great to work with! I will be working with her on future projects.
Megan T.
Thank you so much, Q! Your book was well-written and so easy to read - I can't wait to see it published!
S M.

S M.

Apr, 2024

Megan's proofreading of Encountering Jesus was nothing short of exceptional. Her attention to detail and meticulous approach ensured that the manuscript was polished to perfection. Not only did she catch grammatical errors and inconsistencies, but she also provided valuable feedback on sentence structure, clarity, and overall coherence. What truly sets Megan apart is her deep understanding of ...
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Megan T.
Thank you so much for the kind review! I loved editing your book and am excited to see it in print. Keep writing when you have the time - you have a gift!
Andrea J.

Andrea J.

Feb, 2024

Working with Megan was a TREMENDOUS help to me! As a new author, the world of writing and publishing my first manuscript felt overwhelming. Having her eyes on my work, giving me feedback, challenging my ideas and buffering it all out was a game changer for me.
Megan T.
Thank you so much, Andrea! It was great working with you! Best of luck with the book - it will be an encouragement to many.

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