Steven Rigolosi

Steven Rigolosi – Editor

I specialize in editing nonfiction, particularly psychology/self-help, business, sociology, economics, mathematics, and the life sciences.

Overview

I'm an expert editor, book doctor, ghost writer, market researcher, and Oprah-recommended novelist. For an overview of my editorial methods, please watch my videos on LinkedIn.

I have held full-time editorial positions at Macmillan, Longman, Pearson, and Prentice Hall. I formerly served as the director of market research and development at W.H. Freeman and Worth Publishers (now under the Macmillan umbrella), where I was also the publisher for the geography list. In the course of my career I have worked on projects by Robert Shiller, Olivier Blanchard, Paul Krugman, Steve Levitt, Ray Fair, Karl (Chip) Case, N. Gregory Mankiw, Marilyn Stokstad, Philip Kotler, Lydia Pulsipher, Joel Waldfogel, John Bean, Richard Schaefer, James Gross, Adam Anderson, Toni Schmader, Bridgette Martin Hard, James Shulman, Deborah Hutton, Jean Robertson, and Sarah Grison, among other luminaries in their fields.

Because I am a writer as well as an editor, I understand not only how to edit but also how it feels to be edited. My goal is to bring out your voice and expertise and to make your book the best it can be. The cornerstone of my editing is respect for the author's words and vision. You will find me responsive, reliable, and professional.
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Economics Geography Humanities & Social Sciences Math & Science Psychology
Fiction
Humor & Comedy Mystery & Crime
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • David Award (Best Mystery Novel), two-time winner
  • The Outsmarting of Criminals selected by Oprah's editors

Portfolio

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An accessible approach to a modern Congress course Drawing on their extensive teaching experience, Scott Adler, Jeff Jenkins, and Chuck Shipan bring current political science into the classroo... read more
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From Nobel Prize–winning economist and New York Times bestselling author Robert Shiller, a new way to think about how popular stories help drive economic eventsIn a world in which internet tro... read more
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After being mugged, Miss Prim decides to leave New York City and purchase a home in the country, where she will be safe from dangerous criminals. A devoted reader of crime fiction, Miss Prim believes that her reading of detective novels has given her all the s... read more
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In 1857 the French poet Charles Baudelaire, who was fascinated by lesbianism, created a scandal with Les Fleurs du Mal [The Flowers of Evil]. This collection was originally entitled "The Lesbi... read more
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Show your students how social research really unfolds Written by a team of internationally renowned sociologists with experience in both the field and the classroom, The Art and Science of Soc... read more
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&> For courses in Argument and Research. The most thorough theoretical foundation available Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings, 10/e integrates four different approaches to argument: ... read more
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NOTE: Before purchasing, check with your instructor to ensure you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, and registrations are ... read more
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For courses in first-year Composition and R hetoric. This version of The Prentice Hall Guide for College Writers has been updated to reflect the 8th Edition of the MLA Handbook (April 2016)* A... read more
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Tales from the Back Page #2.Five desperate strangers answer an ad that promises to help them rid an unwanted person from their life. A criminal mastermind named A makes each of them a provocative offer via an advertisement in The Clarion, a community newspaper... read more
NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MySocLab® does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MySocLab, search for ISBN-10: 013412... read more
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Bruce Gervais’ new text offers a fresh approach to the study of physical geography, combining print and digital media to create a scientifically substantive work that is written for students. ... read more
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Real Stats offers an engaging and practical introduction to statistical analysis for upper-level undergraduates and first-year graduate students in political science, public policy, and law. G... read more
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Labor Economics: Principles in Practice provides a concise, tightly integrated, and engaging exploration of labor economics. Focusing on core principles and immersing students in real data fro... read more
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Mateer and Coppock's approach teaches economic decision-making with applications that students will remember. Mateer and Coppock, leading researchers in Economics teaching who have consistentl... read more
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The Allyn & Bacon Guide to Writing (8th Edition)

John D., Bean, John C., Johnson, June Ramage

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As the tumultuous decade of the 1960s ended, a number of very traditional, very conservative, highly prestigious colleges and universities in the United States and the United Kingdom decided t... read more
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How digital technology is upending the traditional creative industries―and why that might be a good thingThe digital revolution poses a mortal threat to the major creative industries―music, pu... read more
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Steven has 19 reviews

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Jerry S.

Jerry S.

Jun, 2022

Steve is very capable,efficient and value conscious. Great to work with.
Martin S.

Martin S.

Jun, 2022

Steven is a true professional who understands the business as editor and author.
Jaret W.

Jaret W.

Feb, 2022

Steve's work was thorough and professional, and his communication was prompt. He found many ways to improve my manuscript. I hope to work with him again in the future.
Christeen E.

Christeen E.

Jan, 2022

I have been working with Steven for some time now. He helped me with the developmental edits on the Profit First for Lawn Care and Landscape Businesses derivative, in addition to all the tools I provided in the book. I can't say enough about his level of professionalism and knowledge, he is a master at his craft and I don't know what I would have done without his involvement in this project. ...
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Christeen E.

Christeen E.

Oct, 2021

I really appreciate Steven and I love his work! I have worked with a few other people and it made me miss working with Steven. I don’t know enough about the industry but the way he works and addresses the details are beyond what others have done. He is really good at what he does, it shows in his work, and when I review my edits from him it is almost effortless!

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