Rebecca Maker – Editor

Hello! I’m Rebecca, a developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader with over fifteen years of experience at Penguin Random House and Guideposts Books. I’ve worked on books as varied as memoir and first-person essay to non-fiction reference and travel guides.

I love working with writers to achieve their vision—whether that is by offering guidance at a developmental level or working at a micro one to spot inconsistencies and make sure every sentence is error-free.

Since 2012, I have been offering editorial services on a freelance basis. The writers I have worked with say that I’m perceptive, kind, encouraging, and insightful. It’s a joyful and rewarding experience to work with writers to help them polish and refine their written words and share their stories.

If we decide to work together, this is what you can expect: I start off each project with a short Zoom call (if the author wishes). I'm available on email if anything additional comes up as I am editing. I provide an annotated manuscript with specific notes and edits and an editorial memo (approximately 300-500 words) with big-picture feedback and suggestions for revision.

Please contact me with any questions; I look forward to helping you!