Mikola De Roo – Editor

I've worked 25+ years as a line editor, copy editor, and proofreader of educational and trade publishing bestsellers—everything from academic humanities texts to trade non-fiction (health, politics, and media) to literary fiction. My priority is helping you shape your words so your unique voice and storytelling shines through. I’m easy to work with, I listen and take direction well, and I deliver work on time. No BS.

I believe in the serial comma, and I'm a fan of the em dash.

TESTIMONIALS:

“Mika is an excellent editor. She is bright, talented, motivated, and a genuinely nice person. I could always count on her for sound advice and creative solutions to problems that may have popped up. She worked tirelessly to ensure that our collaboration was both enjoyable and successful. I recommend her without reservation.”—author Stephen Mandell (English composition texts)

“Mikola helped edit 8 volumes of the annual Project Censored book series for 7 Stories Press. She is an excellent editor.”—author Peter Phillips (media studies trade book)

“Mikola was my editor at Bedford St. Martin's. I have every confidence in her editorial abilities.”—author Lee Jacobus (literature texts)