Overview
I’m a copyeditor and proofreader who works with both self-publishing authors and traditional publishing houses. My clients include Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Coffee House Press, W. W. Norton, and more. The authors whose books I've worked on include Nobel Prize–winner Abdulrazak Gurnah, Pulitzer Prize–winner Sebastian Smee, New York Times bestselling authors Clare Pooley and Roxane Gay, and comedian Paul Scheer.
I'm also an instructor for the University of Washington's Certificate in Editing program, where I teach the ins and outs of grammar to up-and-coming editors. We cover topics such as sentence geography, subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, parallelism, parts of speech, punctuation, and other common writing pitfalls.
As an editor, I strive to enhance your manuscript by eliminating errors, not your voice.
What I look for when copyediting:
- Obvious gaps in logic and larger inconsistencies (e.g., page 16 says that a character has only one sister but on page 114 that character suddenly has two)
- Confusing or awkward phrasing
- Consistency in spelling, hyphenation, numerals, fonts, italics, and capitalization
- Errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
What I look for when proofreading:
- Consistency in layout and main design components (running heads, footers, chapter headings, folios, etc.)
- Consistency in spelling, hyphenation, numerals, fonts, italics, and capitalization
- In-text design errors (bad line breaks, stacks, widows, orphans, etc.)
- Text errors (missing text, words, or punctuation, correct use of homophones, etc.)
- Glaring, non-subjective grammatical errors
Please reach out for more information about my rates or to receive a free editing or proofreading sample.
Services
Fiction
Fantasy
Humor & Comedy
Literary Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Science Fiction
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Health & Wellbeing
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
- Certificate in Editing, University of Washington
Work experience
Self-employed
Dec, 2019 —
Present
My clients include Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Coffee House Press, W. W. Norton, and more.
University of Washington
Dec, 2019 —
Present
I teach grammar for the university's Certificate in Editing program.
Portfolio
The Pulitzer Prize–winning art critic’s gripping account of the “Terrible Year” in Paris and its monumental impact on the rise of Impressionism. From the summer of 1870 to the spring of 1871, famously dubbed the “Terrible Year” by Victor Hugo, Paris and its pe... read more
In his first new novel since winning the 2021 Nobel Prize, a master storyteller captures a time of dizzying global change. At the turn of the twenty-first century, three young people come of age in Tanzania. Karim returns to his sleepy hometown after universit... read more
A dynamic and strikingly relevant look at a feminist canon as expansive rather than definitiveA Penguin ClassicFor Roxane Gay, a feminist canon is subjective and always evolving. A feminist canon represents a long history of feminist scholarship, embraces skep... read more
A senior citizens’ center and a daycare collide with hilarious results in the new ensemble comedy from New York Times-bestselling author Clare PooleyWhen Lydia takes a job running the Senior Citizens’ Social Club three afternoons a week, she assumes she’ll be ... read more
"It's a hilarious essay collection about trauma. Yes, really."—People MagazineFrom award-winning actor and comedian Paul Scheer, a candid and hilarious memoir-in-essays on coming to terms with childhood trauma and finding the joy in embracing your authentic se... read more
Daisy Jones and the Six meets Patricia Highsmith in this addictive, intense novel about the brutal and ferocious road to glory, from the award-winning author of My Husband. Ever since she was a child, Cléo, the French-American daughter of two academics, has ha... read more
A spiky, edgy collection of five wickedly funny stories spotlighting clear-eyed and “difficult” women who are navigating their identities as workers and women in contemporary Japan—a feminist, anti-capitalist modern classic published outside Asia and in Englis... read more
A strange and brilliant teenager's first panic attacks lead him down the rabbit hole in this wild, highly anticipated debut novel from one of our most distinctive literary minds“I steal language and ideas from Michael Clune.” ―Ben Lerner, Pulitzer Prize-nomina... read more
A young man combines boundless self-confidence and profound stupidity as he attempts to con his way through New York City in the early ’90s. You might call him an Untalented Mr. Ripley, a Dumb American Psycho—but even as his lies and delusions become increasin... read more
Part coming-of-age tale, part family saga, an extraordinary debut novel set between Berlin, Chicago, and Jerusalem “about being Jewish and German, and all the awkwardness that entails” (The Guardian). It’s the hottest of summers in Chicago, and fifteen-year-ol... read more
From the award-winning, critically-acclaimed author of Lakewood and The Women Could Fly, a dazzling novel about two brilliant sisters and what happens to their undeniable bond when a mysterious and possibly perilous new world beckons.On an ordinary summer morn... read more
The Norwegian explorer, philosopher and acclaimed writer chronicles his historic 58-day journey to the North Pole on skis in this thought-provoking memoir that is also a profound meditation about nature and our place within it. The North Pole looms large in ou... read more
From the author of the international bestseller The Reader comes this striking and provocative exploration of the legacy of German reunification and the rise of modern populism, witnessed in the story of a grandfather who attempt to connect with his radicalize... read more
"Thompson’s moving collection of narrative voices proves that there are as many different pregnancy and birth stories as there are mothers—a personal, compelling reminder of why women’s reproductive health care matters, and why one size does not fit all.”—Jodi... read more
In her first book, the popular From the Front Porch podcast host and independent bookstore owner challenges the idea that loud lives are the ones that matter most, reminding us that we don't have to leave the lives we have in order to have the lives of which w... read more
New York Times bestselling author Connie Briscoe updates Daphne Du Maurier’s classic Rebecca in this chilling tale of domestic suspense centered on a spirited woman named Angel who marries a Black billionaire, only to discover that he remains haunted by his fi... read more
A philosopher calls for a revolution in ethics, suggesting we expand our “moral circle” to include insects, microbes, and even AI systems. Today, human exceptionalism is the norm. Despite occasional nods to animal welfare, we prioritize humankind, often neglec... read more
Why Jesus’s historic and cultural influence makes him fascinating, provocative, and relevant for everyone, not only Christians.Two thousand years after his birth and death, Jesus of Nazareth continues to be of vital interest. Yet much of the scholarship around... read more
A middle-aged couple struggles with the husband’s descent into early-onset Lewy Body dementia in this profound and deeply moving novel shot through with Kirshenbaum’s lacerating humor. It begins with hallucinations. From their living room window, Leo sees a ma... read more
A literary tour-de-force sure to turn the coming-of-age genre on its head from Printz honor author, Eric GansworthBrian, a 20-something reporter on the Niagara Cascade’s City Desk, is navigating life as the only Indigenous writer in the newsroom, being lumped ... read more
In late 17th Century London rich young women are being kidnapped, then murdered. Harry Hunt, formerly of the Royal Society but now a rich gentleman, is falsely accused. To clear his name, he must rely on his abandoned scientific expertise and battle the full f... read more
"Extraordinarily relevant and meaningful."—Elee Wood, New York TimesLatinx Files 2022 Best Books, Los Angeles Times L.A. Taco’s 2022 Best Books 2022 Porchlight Business Book Awards Longlist2023 PROSE Award North American & US History Finalist, Association of A... read more
An uncanny and electric story collection from SJ Sindu, Lambda Literary finalist and Publishing Triangle Edmund White Debut Fiction Award–winning author of Blue-Skinned GodsIn “Dark Academia and the Lesbian Masterdoc,” a millennial English professor finds vira... read more
Marcus normally lives in Stockholm, Sweden, where everyone knows him and what he's about, how he now wants to be called Marcus instead of Michelle. But this summer he goes with his mom to Malmö, where no one knows his story and he can truly be himself. There, ... read more
Fantasy, crime, and Norse gods come together when it emerges that a series of bestial murders is connected with an ancient prophecy about the end of the world. Anna can see events from the past, and one night she glimpses an old and horrible murder: a red-hair... read more
Children from all over the world are trying to complete the video game KEPLER62. Marie, the fourteen‐year‐old daughter of a wealthy arms manufacturer in Norway, uses unorthodox methods to win. But what is her prize? Marie is flown to Area 51 in Nevada, where s... read more
Overpopulation has caused Earth's natural resources to diminish, and people are struggling to survive. Thirteen-year-old Ari is looking after his little brother, Joni, who has fallen ill with a mysterious virus. The boys manage to get hold of a copy of Kepler6... read more
Moving between New York City, Mexico City, and Iowa City, a young member of the Mexican elite sees his life splinter in a centuries-spanning debut that blends the Latin American traditions of Roberto Bolaño and Fernanda Melchor with the autofiction of US write... read more
Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu's adrenaline-packed joyride of a debut is an ode to Gen Z and chaotic teens—perfect for fans of Grace D. Li, Ebony Ladelle, and Baby Driver.Best friends Loli Crawford and Ryan Pope have earned their nickname, the “Bonnie and Clyde of Woo... read more
Parisian private investigator Aimée Leduc has been framed for the murder of her daughter’s father—now she’s on the lam, and must find the real killer to clear her name in this thrilling 21st installment of Cara Black’s New York Times bestselling mystery series... read more
A milestone in historical mystery fiction as Maisie Dobbs takes her final bow!The Comfort of Ghosts completes Jacqueline Winspear’s ground-breaking and internationally bestselling series.“An outstanding historical series.”—The New York Times“Winspear is a bril... read more
In the eighteenth installment in this fan-favorite WWII mystery series, US Army Captain Billy Boyle investigates a murder in a charming English village, where personal vendettas tangle with wartime espionage.Norfolk, England, November 1944: After a series of d... read more
Could summer in your neighborhood turn out to be better than an exotic holiday overseas? Ina and her new neighbor Vilmer are about to find out…na has no plans for the summer. Suddenly, she finds herself lying in front of the entire class, telling them she is g... read more
A biting memoir with an over the top package!This is your warning! This book contains Count Dracula’s memoirs. And as you would expect, there are plenty of hideous creatures in it—giant yetis, insidious werewolves, slimy fish monsters—maybe you shouldn’t read ... read more
Franny is a feisty 14-year-old with a gift for turning her thoughts and feelings into drawings. She lives in Montreal with her father, a sewing machine repair man by day and inventor by night. When he’s invited to pursue his research in Japan, Franny is sent t... read more
Fantagraphics celebrates The Flapper Queens, a gorgeous collection of full-color comic strips. In addition to featuring the more well-known cartoonists of the era, such as Ethel Hays, Nell Brinkley, and Virginia Huget, Eisner award-winning Trina Robbins introd... read more
In this fairy tale of a graphic novel, a mysterious, tiny being upsets the balance of the woods. A lone, defenseless pupa has rained down from the sky. An assembly of talking birds and trees agree to protect "Dolly" as it begins to evolve ― but into what? As t... read more
In this Italian erotic comics collection, which spans 1977–1989, the character Valentina, a music, art, and fashion-loving Milanese photographer, ages in "real time." First, she saves Effi, a German heiress, from kidnappers, and they become lovers. Valentina a... read more
This is a psychedelically drawn, boldly political retelling of the 1950s graphic novel The Eternaut, whose imagery is still used as a symbol of resistance in Latin America to this day. The 1950s version of The Eternaut, a seminal Argentine work, is drawn in F.... read more
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