Overview
• beta-reading experience with Goodreads
• copy editing and reference checking experience with an established publishing company
• a current project in website development and content copy editing
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Some comments from previous projects-
“I was blown away by Polly’s work on my cookbook. She understands recipe construction, which not every editor does. She's brilliant, fun to work with, and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you Polly. I’m looking forward to setting you to work on my next cookbook.”
14 Days 14 Pounds - Low-carb Daily Plan, Kathleane C. O’Leary, published
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"Direct, but not ruthless." Thanks Jack Kardiac for these pointed and positive words.
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"Thank you, Polly, once again for being such a gracious reader and sharing your honest thoughts with me. Your perspective on quite a few scenes will help me in giving my book a better shape."
Shirley Simon, Sinister Ties, manuscript
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"Polly recently beta read my autobiographical novel for me. She gave me excellent feedback on both what was good and where I could improve my manuscript. She commented on the characters, plot, and pacing. She was specific in her commentary and in her suggestions. She is kind, professional, responsive, and even just a cursory glance at her comments has proved extremely helpful. I highly recommend her."
Dienekes, Stars Gleaming Darkly, manuscript
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Polly,
"Wow!
You did so much more than I was expecting and I will be implementing your suggestions and corrections.
I am so very grateful.
I was not thinking about several stories for a book. Not sure why I wrote Awki.
I have a couple of Novel's in progress but am months away from having them ready to be read.
When they are ready, it it's OK with you, I will touch base with you.
Thanks again for taking the time to read/edit Awki."
Carlos Barreda, 2017, manuscript
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- University of Washington Prof. and Continuing Education Certificate in Editing
- Editcetra Certificate in Cookbook and Food-related writing
- Author-Editor Clinic; Introduction to Developmental Editing
Work experience
Self-employed
I provide copy editing and developmental editing services to writers and authors. These skills are applied to beta-reading with developmental editing evaluations, copy editing, and content editing for the web.
Quorum Review
Use of database to create, evaluate, and edit custom administrative, legally binding communications regarding human subject research studies