Item: Taisha Garby
Rating: 5.0
Author: Amanda Smith

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

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Query Letter Review

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

Freelance Editor

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.

Publishing Coordinator

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