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 50 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

Developmental Editing

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Non-Fiction

Biographies & Memoirs Christian Non-Fiction

Languages

English (US)

Work experience

Pastoral Administrative Assistant

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.

Freelance Editor

InterVarsity Press

Jun, 2007 — Jun, 2014 (about 7 years)

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

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy

Healthcare and the Mission of God: Finding Joy in the Crucible of Ministry

Hudson, Paul J

Genesis Publishing House

Copy Editing Proofreading

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Fire Nights: Forging Brotherhood that Heals

Atkerson, Burke

Far Peak Press

Copy Editing Proofreading

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Radiant & Redeemed: Rediscovering Purity in a Culture of Chaos

Leverett, Kate

Radiance Press LLC

Copy Editing Proofreading

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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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GOD! Are You Even Real? What Is Prayer, Anyway, When You Feel Abandoned By God?

Eli, Q

Q. Eli

Copy Editing Proofreading

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Reflections on Leadership: A Memoir of 44 Years

Browne, Mark

Copy Editing Proofreading

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Evergreen Faith: A Study of the Revelation Letters

Wright, J.F.

Copy Editing Proofreading

Breaking Good: From Good Girl to Good Girl Gone

Stanfield, Beth

Landon Hail Press

Proofreading

Kingdom Life: A Life of Prayer and Intimacy

Wells, Donyale Johnson

Independently published

Proofreading

Agent Renovation

Proofreading

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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

Proofreading

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

Criddle, Salomé M

The TWIRL Press

Copy Editing Proofreading

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

Jones, Andrea

Independently published

Developmental Editing Copy Editing

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

McLain, Jeffrey S

Jeffslodigarden

Copy Editing Proofreading

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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

Copy Editing Proofreading

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Kept: Light in the Darkness

Kaceo Spades, Christian

Copy Editing Proofreading

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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

Proofreading

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His Grace is Sufficient

Drye, Samuel

Copy Editing Proofreading

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Ex Dove

Freeman, Betty

Copy Editing Proofreading

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Strong Faith: What We As Women Learn from Samson

Perez, Diana S.

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

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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

Copy Editing Proofreading

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Changed : A Journey of Personal Transformation

Allen, Rachel

Copy Editing Proofreading

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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

Copy Editing Proofreading

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Little Sufferings: The Necessity of Suffering in the Christian Life

Castaneda MA, Alex

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

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

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S M.

Apr, 2024

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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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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.

Feb, 2024

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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.

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Thank you so much, Andrea! It was great working with you! Best of luck with the book - it will be an encouragement to many.

Tracey E.

Sep, 2023

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I am so grateful I found Megan and hired her on Reedsy for my first book! I was very new and apprehensive about the self-publishing process along with editing. It was very important to me that I hired an editor who not only shared the same beliefs as me but also had enough knowledge of the Bible and the stories within it to be able to understand and edit my devotional to the best of their abili...

Reply from Megan T.

Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Tracey! I loved working with you and loved finding your book available on Amazon. Keep writing - you have a gift!

David F.

Nov, 2024

Megan was thorough, offered advice, and provided great feedback. I would use her editing skills again.

Reply from Megan T.

Thank you for the wonderful review, David! I enjoyed working with you and am excited to see your book in print.

Heather J.

Jul, 2024

Megan was kind, prompt, professional, and gave really good suggestions/feedback. If at any time I felt like we weren't on the same page, I just discussed that immediately with Megan and she handled my concerns with great care. She was great with the editing of my book and made sure to not change the voice or tone of my book, but make the needed improvements in a no threatening way! I'm so glad ...

Reply from Megan T.

Thanks for the wonderful review, Heather! I loved working with you and am so excited to see your book in print. Thank you so much for sharing your story!

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