Michael Martin

Michael Martin – Editor

Editor and consultant. Theology, spirituality, philosophy, and literary works (poetry, fiction, sci-fi/fantasy). Worked with Angelico Press.

Overview

I have a Ph.D. in English literature, founded and edit a literary journal, Jesus the Imagination, and have seven years experience as a freelance editor and editorial consultant for Angelico Press. I have worked on fantasy, memoir, fiction, poetry (including poetry translation), as well as theology and philosophy. In addition I have served as a manuscript referee for a number of academic journals,

I have previous experience as a master teacher and teaching mentor which helped me develop some useful skills in working with authors. That is, I'm a pretty gentle editor--I don't want to take over the project or frustrate an author. I want what's best for both the writer and the writing. I think of myself as a kind of personal trainer for writers and poets and have worked with both beginning authors and seasoned professionals, like David Bentley Hart.
Services
Fiction
Anthologies Fantasy Literary Fiction Poetry
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs New Age Philosophy Religion & Spirituality
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Ph.D. in English literature

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2016 — Present

I have extensive experience in editing, editorial consultation, and design. Listed are some of the books I've worked on, including David Bentley Hart's 'Roland in Moonlight' which was chosen "Book of the Year" in the Times Literary Supplement.

Portfolio

Roland in Moonlight

Hart, David Bentley

Copy Editing
In Quest of Catholicity: Malachi Martin Responds to Wolfgang Smith

Martin, Malachi

Copy Editing
The Eddan Collective

DeMers, Joanna

Copy Editing
Patapsco Spirits: Eleven Ghost Stories

Hart, Addison Hodges

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
The Mystery of Castle MacGorilla

Hart, David Bentley

Editorial Assessment
Confessions of the Antichrist (A Novel)

Hart, Addison Hodges

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
The Mystery of Identity

Bell O.S.B., Luke

Copy Editing
Infinite Regress

Hren, Joshua

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Sonnets to Orpheus (Bilingual Edition)

Rilke, Rainer Maria

Copy Editing
What is Orthodoxy?: A Genealogy of Christian Understanding

Arjakovsky, Antoine

Editorial Assessment
Outside the Gates

Hackett, W. C.

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Five Great Odes

Claudel, Paul

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Jesus the Imagination: A Journal of Spiritual Revolution: The Garden (Volume Four, 2020)

Martin, Michael

The Heavenly Country: An Anthology of Primary Sources, Poetry, and Critical Essays on Sophiology

Martin, Michael

The Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz: The Ezekiel Foxcroft translation revised, and with two new essays by Michael Martin

Andreae, Johann Valentin

Jesus the Imagination: A Journal of Spiritual Revolution: The Divine Feminine (Volume Five, 2021)

Martin, Michael

The Maternal Face of God?: Explorations in Catholic Sophiology

Cselenyi, Istvan

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
In the Wine Press: Short Stories

Hren, Joshua

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Pilgrim River: A Spiritual Memoir

Garcia, Kenneth

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
The Dream-Child's Progress and Other Essays

Hart, David Bentley

Copy Editing
Kenogaia (A Gnostic Tale)

Hart, David Bentley

Proofreading

Michael has 21 reviews

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Behrouz S.

Behrouz S.

Nov, 2023

Michael did a fantastic job with his editorial service on my small collection of poems. I really appreciated the insightful feedback, especially around punctuation (which I had sorely ignored). Highly recommend!
Corey J.

Corey J.

Nov, 2023

It has been an invigorating journey to collaborate with Michael. He is a stringent editor and particularly adept at pinpointing specific lyrics in my poetry which can be enhanced by alternate words and phrasing. He has also boosted my incentive with choice nuggets of sincere and heartfelt praise. This is the very first book I have published and Michael has been patient with my progress, and alw...
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Michael M.
Just trying to help. You made it easy.
Kevin H.

Kevin H.

Nov, 2023

Michael's editing was extremely detail oriented and he provided excellent suggestions. He responded to questions on several occasions and his observations/questions did help me make my work substantially stronger and I am extremely pleased with the overall experience. He was able to offer helpful constructive criticism while also being very positive which I very much appreciated. I would highly...
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Michael M.
Thanks, Kevin--you made it easy!
Jessica S.

Jessica S.

Nov, 2023

He was very prompt and got the work done in a timely manner. His price quote was reasonable but he gave a lot for it. He even got the work done a few days early. 100% will use again.
Michael M.
Thanks--After I didn't hear from you after I delivered your work, I was a little worried! Blessings!
David R.

David R.

Oct, 2023

I want to thank Michael for giving me a chance as a writer when no one else would! He provided clear and well thought-out feedback on my book that has made me a better writer. Not only did Michael leave constructive comments and suggestions, but he also took the time to explain his thought process and to teach me in his edits. I'm more than satisfied with the job that he has done, he absolutely...
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