Overview
More than 25 years of experience at National Geographic Partners and McGraw-Hill Professional has prepared me well to assist self-publishing authors in the creation of professional quality non-fiction books for kids and adults. I deliver excellent quality in copy editing and proofreading. My personal interest in self-help, self-improvement, and health and wellness is reflected in my life: I have certificates in yoga and a few other healing techniques. I also love cookbooks (and cooking) and children's non-fiction on any topic. Beyond these, I have probably worked on books in most non-fiction categories over my career, so even if your category isn't one I've highlighted here, please reach out. I'd love to help you bring more knowledge to the world!
When you work with me, I will always respect and maintain your unique voice as an author. I consider my edits to be suggestions, so you'll always have the ability to accept or reject each edit I make if you like. I follow the Chicago Manual of Style and prefer Merriam-Webster's dictionary. I have plenty of samples of my editing available at your request.
You will profit from the added authority your book will convey when your content communicates your message with clear, accurate, and concise language. Your work is too important to risk using a novice! Here are a couple of my most recent reviews:
"I want to thank you for all of your input, formatting, and helpfulness in putting this work together. With the content and way you have formatted/displayed/laid out the book, I think it will present itself to the public as a polished and significant work."
"Pam is truly a pleasure to work with. Amazing communication. Very well-versed in her field. Her experience and dedication are second to none. After doing my research I’m so glad I had Pam work on my book. It turned out above and beyond what I ever hoped to have accomplished. My first book is done and it’s amazing. I will 100% work with Pam again. A true pro! Five stars across the board."
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Work experience
National Geographic Partners
Copyediting, proofreading, and checking production work for kids' books and adult books.
Self-employed
Copyediting, proofreading, and designing self-published author's books, consistently providing professional quality finished books, resulting in high praise from dozens of clients, 99.8% five-star reviews, and trusted-expert status.
McGraw-Hill
As Senior Production Artist and Interior Designer, I created original interior book designs and reusable templates in InDesign. Also created original layouts, page makeup, text corrections, and image editing using Photoshop and Illustrator.
NTC/Contemporary Books (later merged with McGraw-Hill)
As Production Editor, I was responsible for meeting scheduling deadlines for non-fiction books throughout the publishing process from receipt of manuscript to final files. Collaborated with authors, acquiring editors, designers, compositors, copy editors, proofreaders, and indexers to ensure quality work at each stage.
Portfolio
