Megan Tatreau

Megan Tatreau – Editor

An experienced editor of non-fiction books, memoirs, and bios, I spent seven years editing for InterVarsity Press and ten 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 over 120 books for self-published authors in the past four years, 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 you 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 your 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
Biographies & Memoirs 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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The Road to Big Bear: A Memoir of Survival, Faith, and Forgiveness

Alley, Liz

Independently published

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Beneath the Killing Fields: A Family Remembers

Chhim, Peter

Chhim Press

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Calling It Off: Memoir of an Almost Bride

Woller, Katherine Rose

Landon Hail Press

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From These Broken Pieces: True Stories of Redemption

Hauck, Katie

Katie Hauck Ministries

Copy Editing Proofreading
So That: The Clear Purposes of God

Doscher, Scott

WestBow Press

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Fire Nights: Forging Brotherhood that Heals

Atkerson, Burke

Far Peak Press

Copy Editing Proofreading
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REMAKING MICHELLE

Renteria, Michelle

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Cradled By Darkness

Simpson, Michael

Proofreading
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Crutchless: And Five Life Lessons From No One Important

Wellington, Daniel J

Daniel J. Wellington

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Release the Victim, Empower the Woman

Fulghum, Jarrah

Independently published

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Turning Point Mindset

Ramirez, Juan F.

Independently published

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Good Morning Shepherds

Ward, Bill

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Conception and the Gifts

Stettheimer, Dr. Jerry

Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Sordid Injustice: A Memoir of Courage, Conviction, and the Misuse of RICO

Springs, Tamara

Tamara Springs Publishing

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Hope Starts at Home: A True Story of Family, Mental Health, and the Courage to Keep Going

Bhattacharyya, Saroni Kundu

Independently published

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God's Prayer Book: The Old Testament

Collison, Tim

Maxwell

Copy Editing Proofreading
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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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There's Beauty in the Breakdown: Poems for the Healing Heart

Stearman, Madison James

Landon Hail Press

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Salted: Rejecting False Doctrines and Restoring Our Witness

Haggerty, Kelly

Saltedbook

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Radiant & Redeemed: Rediscovering Purity in a Culture of Chaos

Leverett, Kate

Radiance Press LLC

Copy Editing Proofreading
Uncaged: The Key to Happily Ever After

Evans, Dr. Courtney

Landon Hail Press

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How to Heartbreak: Turning Lessons from Heartbreak into Healing and Self-Growth

Osudoh, Audrey Nkemdilim

How to Heartbreak LLC

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Unchained: Who Told You That You Were Naked?

Cavallaro, Kristen Lee

Tov Happens.

Proofreading
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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

Agent Renovation

Agent Renovation

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

McLain, Jeffrey S

Jeffslodigarden

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Uncaged: Living a Life of Freedom

Cookingham, Jay

Proofreading
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Kept: Light in the Darkness

Kaceo Spades, Christian

Copy Editing Proofreading
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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A Mind for God

White, James Emery

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Megan has 65 reviews

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MarthaKaren C.

MarthaKaren C.

Oct, 2025

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Megan did an excellent job of editing my manuscript. I had no idea what the experience would be like, as this was my first time to use this service. Wow, she did an amazing job. I had a couple of questions for her within the edit and she answered my concern with full explanation. She had a questi...
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Megan T.
Thank you so much! I loved working with you and learning more about Orphanage Emmanuel. As a photographer turned writer, you did a great job! I can't wait to see the book in print.
Lisa D.

Lisa D.

Sep, 2025

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Megan provided excellent developmental and copy editing for my 26,000-word memoir. Her key strength was identifying structural gaps in the narrative - she noted something felt "missing," which led me to add crucial backstory that significantly improved the story's emotional logic. She delivered o...
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Megan T.
Thank you so much for the kind review, Lisa! I loved reading about you and Eleazar's love story and can't wait to see it in print!
Nicolai H.

Nicolai H.

Aug, 2025

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Five stars. Working together on this project was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. The collaboration was seamless—clear communication, shared vision, and a genuine respect for the creative process. Megan brought fresh ideas, a thoughtful approach, and a high level of craft to every stag...
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Megan T.
Thank you so much for the kind review, Nicolai! I loved working with you and reading more about your journey to becoming a triathlete. Best of luck with the next steps of your book!
Thomas C.

Thomas C.

Feb, 2026

This is my first book and so it was my first time using Reedsy and finding an editor. Reedsy's information and reviews were super helpful as it directed me to Megan. And Megan was excellent. As a first timer, it was intimidating to go through this but she was super responsive and reassuring and h...
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Chris R.

Chris R.

Feb, 2026

I have been very pleased working with Megan. She provided important initial edit suggestions, helping me tighten up the content of my book. Then her edit of spelling, grammar, etc., has made the book read as a quality manuscript. Thank you, Megan!

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