Theodore Turner

Theodore Turner – Editor

Editing with care. Copyediting and proofreading novels and nonfiction books. Contributing editor to 5 best-selling novels and counting.

Overview

I'm a professional copyeditor and proofreader who edits words with care. From novels to nonfiction books, I have my expertise at your disposal.

My editing philosophy is to edit with care: care for the rules, and care for the work. By the rules, I uphold the standards of spelling, grammar, and style, but I balance that with a care for the author, publisher, reader, and work. In other words, I know the rules, but I know how to make the rules serve the writing, instead of the other way around.

I have lent my copyediting and proofreading services to five best-selling novels, a considerable portion of the 45+ books I have worked on. I hope your book will be next.

Services
Fiction
Cozy Mysteries LGBTQ Fiction Social & Family Issues Thriller & Suspense Young Adult Fantasy
Non-Fiction
Political Science & Current Affairs
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Copyediting Certificate Program at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies
  • Denver Publishing Institute

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2021 — Present
● Copyedit and proofread 45+ novels and nonfiction books for independent publishers; deploy proficiency in Chicago Manual of Style, strong grasp and care for English language, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and knowledge in conscious language ● Contributed to 5 bestselling novels for Sourcebooks, including on the USA Today Best-selling Booklist, the New York Times Best Sellers list, and the Indie Bestsellers List ● Proofread books for Haymarket Books, most notably Abolition Vol. 1 by Angela Y. Davis

Sourcebooks

Feb, 2022 — May, 2022 (4 months)
● Trained through on-the-job editorial work; developed experience in book acquisition, positioning materials, and presenting mock editorial project ● Collaborated with editor to conduct manuscript evaluation, participated in submissions evaluation within group, and created reader’s report on Sourcebooks Casablanca title ● Learned from production manager to track projects and create production schedule

Portfolio

Copy Editing
That's Not My Name

Lally, Megan

Sourcebooks Fire

Copy Editing
Proofreading
This is How We End Things: A Novel

Jacobs, R.J.

Sourcebooks Landmark

Copy Editing
Imposter Syndrome: A Novel

Knox, Joseph

Sourcebooks Landmark

Copy Editing
Perfect Little Monsters

He, Cindy R. X.

Sourcebooks Fire

Proofreading
Proofreading
Everything I Promised You

Upperman, Katy

Sourcebooks Fire

Proofreading
The Poisons We Drink

Baptiste, Bethany

Sourcebooks Fire

Copy Editing
This Ravenous Fate

Dennings, Hayley

Sourcebooks Fire

Proofreading
The Gay Best Friend

DiDomizio, Nicolas

Sourcebooks Casablanca

Editorial Assessment
Proofreading
Daughters of Olympus: A Novel

Lynn, Hannah

Sourcebooks Landmark

Copy Editing
Without Saying Goodbye: A Novel

Jarratt, Laura

Sourcebooks Landmark

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
A Game of Lies: A Novel

Mackintosh, Clare

Sourcebooks Landmark

Copy Editing
Where He Can't Find You

Coates, Darcy

Sourcebooks Fire

Copy Editing

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