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 45 reviews

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Brian D.

Brian D.

Apr, 2024

Very disappointed in the feedback I received – money wise, what I received was worth less than half of what I paid for. A major question I asked was never answered. A lot of time from editor spent on inclusion of “question marks” and spelling of “okay instead of “ok”. The manuscript is poetry and not formal writing for a school English class. Please remember, not liking centre formatting is a p...
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Kelly S.

Kelly S.

Apr, 2024

I was hoping for more commentary on each poem.
Chana F.

Chana F.

Mar, 2024

Michael took my mess of a manuscript and gave it a terrific copy edit, made valuable suggestions about some changes I might make, such as breaking my poetry chapbook into two parts, and trying a couple of the poems as sonnets. He also gave one poem one of the best and funniest compliments I've ever had. Thank you, Michael.
Michael M.
You're welcome! The pleasure was mine.
Kelly S.

Kelly S.

Mar, 2024

Michael was incredibly easy to work with and his feedback helped improve my work. Very happy with the experience and grateful for all his advice.
Michael M.
The pleasure was all mine, Kelly.
Will S.

Will S.

Mar, 2024

Michael was very easy to work with and offered extremely insightful suggestions. Additionally, he completed the project a few days earlier than expected, holding true to the completion date. Would use in the future as an editor for my second book.

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