Tia Ross

Tia Ross – Editor

Traditionally Published & Award-Recognized | Selective, Referral-Only Work

Overview

I am a senior copyeditor and proofreader with decades of experience working on fiction and nonfiction titles for major publishers, respected imprints, and accomplished independent authors. My work includes projects for HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Workman, Adams Media, and other established publishing houses, as well as award-recognized and bestselling authors.

My editorial focus is precision, clarity, and consistency at the manuscript level. I specialize in refining language, enforcing stylistic rigor, and ensuring that books are publication-ready without compromising the author’s voice. My process emphasizes disciplined copyediting and proofreading standards rather than developmental coaching or writing instruction.

I am known for my methodical approach. Each manuscript is supported by a custom style guide to ensure consistency across spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage. Edits are thorough, intentional, and grounded in professional publishing norms. The result is clean, confident prose that meets the expectations of traditional and high-quality independent publishing.

At this stage of my career, I am not actively accepting new projects through Reedsy. This profile is maintained as a professional listing and record of prior work. I take on a very limited number of editorial engagements each year through existing relationships and direct referral only.

Services
Non-Fiction
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 1995 — Present
Editing and proofreading services

Portfolio

Copy Editing
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I Curse You with Joy

Haddish, Tiffany

Copy Editing
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Copy Editing
Homeward: A Novel

Jackson-Brown, Angela

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
A Letter to Donny

Peeples, T. Marshall

Independently published

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Omar was a brilliant entomologist who discovered a covert change in the natural course of the world of insects. His discovery revealed that the second coming of the end of mankind would not ha... read more
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
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Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing

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Marshall P.

Marshall P.

Oct, 2024

Tia Ross is a professional by all means. Her work is of the highest quality. This was the first time I worked with a professional editor; I must say I am very satisfied. I'm looking forward to working with her again on my next project. Marshall

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