Nicole Ramirez

Nicole Ramirez – Editor

Detail-oriented, experienced, and creative copy editor and proofreader with over 8 years of experience in the publishing industry.

Overview

I began my professional career at Penguin Random House in 2013. What started as a knack for finding errors in books and having a strong attention to detail eventually led me to become a production editor. While I was a production editor, I managed the copy editing and proofreading of hundreds of books—both fiction and nonfiction—as well as any press-ready materials going out to the public. While at PRH, I was also hired as a freelance proofreader for an imprint that specialized in contemporary romance novels.

I’m passionate about polishing copy while not changing the author's intention, and I thoroughly enjoy working with authors and editors. I have never missed a deadline while delivering client expectations on time and within budget. I am more than happy to go over the project with you before getting started to ensure we're on the same page to deliver a fantastic book ready to be published.

In my free time, you can catch me in New York City, either running marathons and half marathons for fun or taking my dog on adventures. I also love finding new restaurants to eat at with anyone who will join me.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Inspirational
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance Cultural & Ethnic Humor & Comedy
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Certificate in Publishing from Denver University Publishing Institute
  • Certificate in Editorial Fundamentals from NYU Publishing Course

Work experience

Penguin Random House

Nov, 2013 — Dec, 2019 (about 6 years)
Managed the copyediting and proofreading of hundreds of nonfiction and fiction books.

Penguin Random House

Jan, 2020 — Mar, 2022 (about 2 years)
I project managed custom books for a variety of clients (Books-A-Million, Barnes & Noble, Owl Crate, to name a few) and delivered each project on time and within budget. I was responsible for proofreading new material and book covers to ensure total accuracy.

Penguin Random House

Jan, 2015 — Dec, 2016 (almost 2 years)
I was hired to proofread full-length romance novels to ensure accurate grammar and consistency throughout different series. I always delivered my work on time or ahead of deadlines as a freelance proofreader.

Portfolio

Normal People: A Novel

Rooney, Sally

Crown

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Icing: An Aces Hockey Novel

Jamieson, Kelly

Loveswept

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
My Dead Parents: A Memoir

Yurchyshyn, Anya

Crown

Proofreading
The Invoice: A Novel

Karlsson, Jonas

Hogarth

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
It Is Wood, It Is Stone: A Novel

Burnham, Gabriella

One World

Proofreading
Proofreading

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