Taisha Garby

Taisha Garby – Editor

Experienced proofreader and copyeditor of fiction and nonfiction books with a Master of Publishing--and a whiz at reviewing query letters!

Overview

I am a freelance proofreader and copyeditor, and I review query letters. I have an Editing Certificate and a Master of Publishing from Simon Fraser University. Previously I worked at Greystone Books where I reviewed incoming submissions for quality and suitability.When receiving a copyedit from me you can expect thoughtful queries so that we can be sure your writing conveys exactly what you would like to say. For query letter reviews, I can help you write one from scratch or review what you already have. I am an expert at query letters as I reviewed thousands during my time at Greystone. "Taisha has been a key figure in my writing education. She gave tough yet constructive feedback on early ideas. She is honest and polite, yet not afraid to give advice. She intimately understands the publishing world, its quirks, and the people in the industry." --Jeroen van Zeeland"When it comes to submitting proposals and marketing your book to publishers, Taisha is a true professional. With years of experience in the industry, she knows what works and what doesn't. She can also edit the manuscript herself prior to submission which is helpful in ensuring you're presenting something of quality." --Mallory Eddy
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management
Fiction
Children's
Languages
English (CAN) English (US)
Certifications
  • Editing Certificate from Simon Fraser University
  • Undergraduate degree in Classical Studies
  • Master of Publishing

Work experience

Self-employed

Dec, 2018 — Present
Proofreading for spelling, punctuation, permissions if applicable, consistency in style, missing cross-references, bad breaks, design infelicities, correctly used italics, roman numerals, headers and footers, page numbers, etc. Copyediting for spelling, punctuation, grammar, style, Canadian vs. American spelling, treatment of measurements and numbers, etc., as well as fact checking and compiling style sheets and footnotes or endnotes.

Greystone Books

May, 2015 — Feb, 2019 (almost 4 years)
Evaluated incoming submissions from agents and authors Managed the editorial submissions grid and tracked editorial responses Proofread jacket copy, blue lines, catalogue copy, indexes, and press releases Copyedited marketing copy Coordinated with freelance editors and translators

Taisha has 2 reviews

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Quality

Value

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Amanda S.

Amanda S.

Feb, 2022

Very professional and prompt! Answered all questions.
Kimberly W.

Kimberly W.

Jun, 2021

Above and beyond!

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