Patricia Cone

Patricia Cone – Editor

I'm an experienced editor, proofreader and wordsmith ready to help YOU put the finishing touches on your manuscript.

Overview

I have worked with authors, publishers (both trade and academic), non-profits, and small businesses on a variety of writing and editing projects. I love helping people find their voice through the written word and working collaboratively with authors to develop stories, characters, and compelling content. I can offer developmental assessments and editing as well as copy editing and proofreading.



Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Children’s Non-Fiction Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Middle Grade Picture Books Women's Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Certificate in Manuscript Editing, University of Chicago, School of Continuing Education

Portfolio

Losing Jon: A Teen's Tragic Death, a Police Cover-Up, a Community's Fight for Justice

Parrish, David

Indian Financial Markets: An Insider's Guide to How the Markets Work (Elsevier and IIT Stuart Center for Financial Markets Press)

Shah, Ajay

A Dangerous Remedy: A Sheriff Matt Callahan Mystery

Fee, Russell

Pig and the Shrink

Todd, Pamela

Who You've Got To Kill

Russell O Fiaich

In this riveting thriller, a military trial uncovers a deep-seated political conspiracy. When defense counsel, Marine Captain Charles Slidell, discovers evidence that may bring the conspiracy to light and save his clients' lives, he ignites a conflagration of ... read more
The Blind Faith Hotel

Pamela Todd

When her family falls apart, fourteen-year-old Zoe feels like her whole world is going to pieces. Zoe's mother takes her kids away from their father, a fisherman who ships out to Alaska, and moves them to a run-down farmhouse she's inherited in the Midwest. Zo... read more

Patricia has 29 reviews

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robert D.

robert D.

Nov, 2024

Patricia took on a difficult assignment and completed it beyond the agreed specifications.
Patricia C.
This is a difficult subject you have set out to explore. Kudos to you as you move forward with your manuscript. Patricia
Cindi A.

Cindi A.

May, 2024

Patricia Cone has been very supportive and encouraging. She's helped me stay focused on the true intent of my storyline and given invaluable guidance and feedback. I couldn't be more pleased with her editing and advice.
Patricia C.
Thank you, Cindi. Your manuscript is a remarkable exploration of several themes. Your focus on a family and their attempt to survive under impossible circumstances is terrific. Your insights and ...
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Derial S.

Derial S.

Feb, 2024

Patricia was invaluable in editing my book and pointing out many areas of improvement and clarification. A true professional.
Patricia C.
Derial leaves no stone unturned. He is eager to develop a terrific manuscript. He has successfully created an extraordinary memoir and simultaneously provided a learning tool. No easy feat, but he...
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Derial S.

Derial S.

Dec, 2023

Patricia could not have been more helpful and through in evaluating and critiquing my manuscript. Very professional and inciteful with comments and suggestions .
Patricia C.
Derial has worked to create a memoir— really in many ways— a manual on living. He and his wife scaffolded a sweet pet, a dog named Henley and Henley’s journey back to health. Derial chronicles th...
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Bruce K.

Bruce K.

Oct, 2023

Honest. Didn’t think my work was ready and gave me my money back.

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