Natalie Silver

Natalie Silver – Editor

I am a personable and experienced editor and book coach. I offer copyediting, proofreading, coaching, and developmental editing services.

Overview

I am an editor, writer, and book coach with two decades of experience in trade and academic publishing. I am the owner of Silver Scribe Editorial Services and writer at Natalie L. Silver.


I offer guided coaching or more informal coaching to people interested in writing memoirs and nonfiction books. I have a workbook for guided coaching on writing and self-publishing a memoir that we can work through, and I also offer coaching and consultations to people looking to write self-help, trade, or academic nonfiction works.


I can developmentally edit, line edit, copyedit, and proofread your manuscript. No matter what you need, I can help you publish your project in a timely fashion with professional services. I truly enjoy working with individuals in making their publishing dreams a reality.


Some of my areas of expertise include business; education; ethics; medicine; memoir; music and music education; nursing; parenting; psychology; religion; science; spirituality; and self-help.


I have worked with many authors on Reedsy for copyediting, proofreading, and developmental work on trade, self-published, and academic works. I also freelance for clients including University of Illinois Press, Healthline Media, and Wolters Kluwer Health. Additionally, I have edited academic dissertations in the humanities, social sciences, and education.


I am knowledgeable in Chicago, APA, and MLA styles and can adapt my services to meet your editorial needs.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing Parenting & Families Psychology Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2013 — Present

Take words on the page (or screen) to a new level by hiring a professional writer and editor to create, edit, and polish your written documents.

With more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, I can tackle any publishing need, including:

*Book Coaching
*Self-Publishing Consulting
*Editing
*Copyediting
*Proofreading
*Copywriting
*Blogging and Social Media
*Project Management

I have worked with a variety of clients, including publishers, nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and individuals.

Templeton Press

Mar, 2005 — May, 2013 (about 8 years)

Managed all aspects of the editorial department, including negotiating and writing contracts with authors, hiring and supervising freelance copyeditors and proofreaders, reviewing and editing manuscripts, and communicating with other departments. Supervised publication of more than eighty books. Sold rights and managed permissions.

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
Parenting Teens in a Digital World

Simmonds, Rachel

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Research is all about writing, but most PhD programs don't teach students how to produce the writing needed to get a PhD, publish research, or win fellowships and grants. Plus, the academic en... read more
Proofreading
You’ve been reading everything in sight about what to expect as a new mom —“Should I breastfeed or use formula?”; “Do we vaccinate right away?”; “Oh God, is eating the placenta a thing now?” B... read more
Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Erroll The Essential LPs

Doran, James M

Copy Editing
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
The world of work is changing rapidly. As a Christian trying to discern the right career path, you might perceive the marketplace as a bewildering and anxiety-provoking place. You might even w... read more
Copy Editing
Why are young people dropping out of religious institutions? Can anything be done to reverse the trend? In Got Religion?, Naomi Schaefer Riley examines the reasons for the defection, why we sh... read more
Copy Editing
A powerful treatise that demonstrates the existence of altruism in nature, with surprising implications for human society Does altruism exist? Or is human nature entirely selfish? In this eloq... read more
Copy Editing
Why "nothing" may hold the key to the next era of theoretical physics
Copy Editing
Integrating the Islamic faith with modern psychotherapy is at the forefront of the spiritually integrated psychotherapy movement. To bring this work to wider attention and to promote its conti... read more
Copy Editing
Many people embark on the journey of adoption and foster care but are unprepared for the challenges that await them along the way. Replanted takes an honest look at the joys and hardships that... read more
Copy Editing
What is the state of Christianity in China, really? Some scholars say that China is invulnerable to religion. Some say that past efforts of missionaries have failed, writing off those who were... read more
Copy Editing
Does science have all the answers? Can it even deal with abstract reasoning which reaches beyond the world experienced by us? How can we be so sure that the physical world is sufficiently ordered to be intelligible to humans? How is it that mathematics, a prod... read more
Burn out. Two words that haunt those in high stress jobs, especially in the medical profession. Long hours and the literal life-and-death nature of the field creates expectations to not only be on call at all hours, but to be at one’s best, even at 3:00 AM aft... read more
Are you a busy mom looking for a simple system that you can get started on right away that makes permanent lifestyle changes achievable? You’ve probably tried it all, whether it’s diets, suppl... read more
Proofreading
"If young adults could be guided in the right direction for a life journey of meaning and purpose we would be grooming the leaders of tomorrow for a better world. This book is the perfect guide.”—Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbe... read more
Why efforts to create a scientific basis of morality are doomed to fail In this illuminating book, James Davison Hunter and Paul Nedelisky recount the centuries-long, passionate quest to discover a scientific foundation for morality. The "new moral science" le... read more
Whether in comic books or on movie screens, superhero stories are where many people first encounter questions about how they should conduct their lives.Although these outlandish figures—in their capes, masks, and tights, with their unbelievable origins and pre... read more
If there was a new wonder drug on the market that got kids to behave better, improve their grades, feel happier, and avoid risky behaviors, many parents around the world would be willing to empty their bank accounts to acquire it. Amazingly, such a product act... read more
As we all know and as many of our well established textbooks have argued for decades, the Inquisition was one of the most frightening and bloody chapters in Western history, Pope Pius XII was anti-Semitic and rightfully called “Hitler’s Pope,” the Dark Ages we... read more
Is there a meaning to our suffering? Is hope realistic when tragedy befalls us? Is a return to normalcy possible after our life is uprooted by catastrophe? These are the questions that disaster psychologist Dr. Jamie Aten wrestled with when he was diagnosed wi... read more
The tech giants of silicon valley design their products to hook even the most sophisticated adults. Imagine then, the influence these devices have on the developing minds of young people. Touted as tools of the future that kids must master to ensure a job in t... read more

Natalie has 19 reviews

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Pat H.

Pat H.

Mar, 2024

I am delighted to post a five-star review for Natalie. I write nonfiction and have worked with multiple copy editors over my long career. Natalie sits at the pinnacle of her profession. First is her approach. Letting your baby go into the arms of a stranger could be stressful. But if you are dealing with a professional who can comment and correct without judgement, it’s a cooperative collabora...
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Natalie S.
Pat, it was an absolute pleasure to work with you on your book. Thank you for the very kind and generous review. —Natalie
Max G.

Max G.

Oct, 2023

Natalie did a great job :)
Natalie S.
Max, Thank you! It was a pleasure to work with you and Lyn, and I can't wait to see the book published! —Natalie
Laurie S.

Laurie S.

Jul, 2023

Natalie was a pleasure to work with. She's very professional, knowledgable, and courteous. Highly recommended!
Natalie S.
Laurie, It was a pleasure to work on this project with you. I wish you the best in getting it out into the world! Natalie
F. J. T.

F. J. T.

Jun, 2023

Natalie was great to work with. My nonfiction book was complicated by having a slew of references and notes, which Natalie handled well. She also explained her logic and thinking to me. It was an excellent collaboration with a very responsive editor.
Natalie S.
I enjoyed collaborating with F. J. on this book and hope it gets into the hands of many teens and parents involved in the college search process.
Michael H.

Michael H.

Sep, 2022

Natalie communicated with me throughout the process and finished faster than expected. If you need a professional to polish your work then you are in good hands with Natalie!
Natalie S.
Thank you, Michael. It was a pleasure to work with you on your project.

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