Natalie Cannon – Editor

A graduate of Scripps College’s BA and Fairleigh Dickinson University’s MFA writing programs, I began editing professionally in 2013. My editor pen has marked up novels, novellas, short stories, poetry, fanfiction, nonfiction/academic manuscripts, handbooks, and college application essays, as a freelancer, as an editor for Radish Media, and as part a Production Assistant of SAGE Publications.

What I like to read:

My usual genres of choice are fantasy/supernatural, historical, mystery, (LGBTQ+) romance, Middle Grade, Young Adult, New Adult, and popular/realistic fiction featuring diverse authors and characters. My favorite is historical fantasy. I occasionally pick up science fiction, horror, and humor.

On the other side of the coin, I rarely read nonfiction, biographies, and memoirs unless the topic is of particular interest. Sport stories are foreign to me, so I would be considered an editor outside of your intended audience if that’s what you’re writing.

As I’ve done more editing, I’ve found that I’m more forgiving with poetry, novels, novellas, and other long fiction, which means the number of edits is variable with the work. However, I’m very picky about short stories and essays, most likely returning them with lots of edits.

~TESTIMONIALS~

Not only do I say things about me, but other people do too. I may be new to Reedsy, but not new to editing.

"Natalie is one of the most thorough, creative, unbiased editors out there. She notices all of those little things that sneak by, even in just a read through or two. She’s prompt as can reasonably be expected of a fellow human being and does an amazing job of giving her own insight into the work. She makes it clear (as not all editors do) that she is not all-knowing and that her suggestions that do not have to do with errors of spelling and grammar are merely suggestions (albeit usually good ones) and doesn’t mind if you choose to ignore her on stylistic decisions, which is especially nice for those wishing to self-publish and not wanting too squashing of an editorial eye.

"I would wholeheartedly recommend Natalie for her enthusiastic, dedicated work well-done."
-Charlotte Blackwood, blogger & author of the novella Those We Trust

"Natalie edited my thesis on water reuse and encouraged me during the process of writing. Her edits were clear, thorough, and prompt. My thesis would not have been as clear as it is without her assistance, and working with her was exceptionally helpful to me. I also know that she habitually copyedits for author Charlotte Blackwood, who has self-published on Amazon and is pleased by her work"
-Hillary Shipps, author of Water Reuse as Part of San Diego’s Water Portfolio

"Natalie was a wonderfully helpful beta reader for my YA fantasy novel. She provided comprehensive notes on pacing, chapter layout, and worldbuilding. She was equally helpful with minor details and major plot points."
-Shayla C., aspiring YA fantasy author

"Natalie edited my booklet “Secrets of Successful Yard Sales” and did an excellent job. Her edits were consistent and neatly penned. I would highly recommend her services."
-Donna R. Phillips, freelance writer

"Natalie has twice been my editor now in the last year, and I am delighted with each time I have hired her. She is knowledgeable, encouraging and nurturing. Her attention to detail is brilliant, and she went beyond what I’d expected in my Western novel by finding anachronistic phrases. If you want a good job done, hire Natalie!"
-Sean P Wallace, author of Dust and Sand, The Good Necromancer, and The Geos Series

"Natalie is a wonderful and brilliant person with great creativity. She provided constructive feedback on essays and was very flexible and diligent in meeting my timelines. If you need a writer or editor, she is the one!"
-Kari Kirbach Parker, personal essayist coordinator

"You’re an amazing editor, and I’m privledged to call you my friend. I feel like you really went above and beyond as an editor. Those looooong emails we sent back and forth discussing the plot and storyline were so exciting to read. You helped me so much. So many of these good reviews are because you pointed out my stupidity, and I thank you for that. Honestly, I’d recommend you to anyone. Your prices were fantastic, you were easy and fun to work with, you returned the manuscript in a timely fashion, and most importantly, you found some really big problems that I hadn’t noticed before."
-Cindy Ray Hale, author of Destiny, in a post addressed to Natalie Cannon