Scott Walker

Scott Walker – Editor

I'm an editor with twenty years’ experience, and I'm passionate about helping writers refine and polish their work for publication.

Overview

Editing a book is a collaborative effort, and I work sensitively with writers to help make their manuscripts the best they can be. I know how hard it is to write a book because I've had one published, and I believe every author deserves conscientious, skillful editing that respects their voice and style.


As a freelancer for Toronto-based Guernica Editions, I line edit and copy edit fiction manuscripts ranging from debut novels by novice writers to books by authors with decades of experience and dozens of publications. I have a sharp eye for detail and high proficiency in scrutinizing language, grammar, and consistency of plot and character.


Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Coming of Age Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Guernica Editions, Toronto

Aug, 2018 — Present

Line edit, copy edit, and proofread fiction manuscripts for publication.

Jefferson Institute, Washington, DC

Feb, 2020 — Present

Write, copy edit, and proofread publications, project reports, academic papers, and online content.

Bulletin Intelligence, Reston, VA

Nov, 2002 — Oct, 2018 (almost 16 years)

Created, copy edited, and proofread daily news analysis briefings for senior U.S. government officials and political professionals.

Portfolio

Sufferance

Palliser, Charles

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