Michael W

Michael W – Editor

I have close to fifteen years of senior editorial experience and have turned countless manuscripts into successful books.

Overview

I am able to work with an author to craft a text from the ground up and have taken countless projects from manuscript stage to finished title. I have many years of editorial experience and know how to create a book that will reach its intended audience. My editorial background includes health-related nonfiction works, biographies, business how-to books, historical fiction, and even legal thrillers.

I am open to all genres, both nonfiction and fiction. I love the work and have worked successfully with all kinds of authors. I am easy-going, open-minded, and always hoping to make a sentence sound effortless. Ultimately, I want to make my authors feel that their completed books are better than they ever could have imagined.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing History
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Mysteries Legal Thriller
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (NZ) English (SA) English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • IBPA Award

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2024 — Present

I provide expert editorial services, including developmental editing, copy editing, editorial assessment, proofreading, and indexing, for both nonfiction and fiction books.

Square One Publishers

Mar, 2010 — Present

I develop and manage books from manuscript stage to publication. I craft book outlines with authors, edit and write copy, and proofread material. I create marketing copy, back cover copy, sales sheets, and other promotional material. I also edited a 2012 Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Benjamin Franklin Award-winning book.

Portfolio

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing Book Coaching

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Ron G.

Ron G.

Nov, 2024

Was very pleased working with Michael. He was easy to work with and really translated my work into readable and relatable writing. He was very patient with me and went above and beyond my expectations for the job. I do believe that his contribution will increase the likelihood of my book being well received!
Michael W.
Thank you so much for your review, Ron. It was truly a pleasure to work with you. I'm here for you if ever anything arises in the future. You know how to reach me. All the best to you.

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