Trinity McFadden

Trinity McFadden – Editor

Editor and proofreader with nearly 20 years of experience. I work relentlessly to help your ideas and unique voice shine through. No AI.

Overview

I have nearly 20 years of experience as a copy editor and proofreader (including over 100 projects on Reedsy alone) and have worked professionally in publishing for most of my career. I specialize in nonfiction, memoir, historical, inspirational, academic, philosophical, and religious manuscripts and am adept at Chicago Manual, Associated Press, and Christian Writer's Manual styles.

NOTE: Please do not query me if you have used Artificial Intelligence to craft or edit your book, or if you plan to run your manuscript through AI after I have provided edits.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Health & Wellbeing Inspirational LGBTQ Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

The Bindery

Dec, 2020 — Present
As a senior literary agent, I have sold nearly 100 books, including multiple New York Times bestsellers. NOTE: The rendering of my editorial services does not indicate or imply that I will represent an author as a literary agent. Please refer to Paragraph (8A-8B) of the AALA Canon of Ethics.

Freelance

Jun, 2007 — Present
Specializing in nonfiction copy editing and proofreading; adept at Chicago Manual of Style, Associated Press style, and Christian Writer's Manual of Style.

HarperCollins Christian Publishing

Apr, 2016 — Dec, 2020 (over 4 years)

SpartanNash (a Fortune 400 Company)

Jun, 2015 — Apr, 2016 (10 months)

Baker Publishing Group

Apr, 2012 — May, 2015 (about 3 years)

Baker Publishing Group

Jan, 2008 — Mar, 2012 (about 4 years)

Portfolio

Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully

McFadden RN, Julie

TarcherPerigee

Becoming Happy & Healthy: Real Life Advice on Friendship, Dating, Career, and Everything Else You Care About

Jeanine Amapola

Bethany House Publishers

Flip the Tables: The Everyday Disruptor’s Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change

Johnson, Alencia

Worthy Books

A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy

Levings, Tia

St. Martin's Press

Your Name Is Daughter: What the Unsung Women of the Bible Teach Us about Our Worth

Amy Seiffert

Bethany House Publishers

Hollow: How a Young Man Turned Childhood Trauma Into Music

Paul, Jacob J

Jake Paul

Made with Reedsy
Hungry: Trust Your Body and Free Your Mind around Food

Tara Whitney

Tired of feeling so out of control around food? Your emptiness is undeniable. Deep down you’ve been craving a new relationship with food. One that doesn’t hurt. One that doesn’t leave you bloa... read more
Copy Editing
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The Embrace: Learning To Cling To God And Love Others

Ryan Kirby

What happens when your Christian experience seems superficial?You know you’re meant to love your neighbor as yourself and offer mercy to those who doubt, but everything you’ve seen revolves ar... read more
Copy Editing
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If You Met My Family, You'd Understand: A Family Systems Primer

Shitama, Jack

Copy Editing
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How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win

Sarantakis, Marie

Copy Editing
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Raising a Family Overseas: Building Connection With Your Family and Host Culture During Transition

Danforth, Anna

Paper Thin: A Memoir

Justine Domagall

According to statistics, an estimated 30 million people in the U.S will suffer from an eating disorder at some point during their lives. At the age of 16, Justine became one of these people. S... read more
Copy Editing
Measuring UP!

Dr. Tere Linzey

Doesn't your child deserve every advantage? It’s a common problem that all parents dread: their heretofore highly achieving child begins to fall behind in class or start scoring lower on tests... read more
Copy Editing
The History of World TeamTennis: Over Forty Years of Courting Equality

Benjamin Snyder

The History of World TeamTennis covers the league’s rich history from its start in the early 1970s to its historic 40th season celebration in 2015. Over the years, the biggest stars in tennis ... read more
Copy Editing
The Color of Pain: The Intersection of Migraine, Art, and Faith: A Memoir

Reed, Abby J.

PAIN UNSEEN: The Truths That Lie Beneath My Strength

Casey Richardson

When Casey fled her home to move 2,700 miles away at a moment's notice, she thought that she was escaping the trauma of her circumstance. She quickly crafted a new life - new job, new friends, new city, new adventures. What she didn't anticipate was being haun... read more
Walking with Christ: 30 Days with Jesus on the Road to Jerusalem

Andrew Gilmore

Step into the shoes of the disciples as they travel with Jesus in this 30-day devotional book.In just ten minutes a day you'll draw closer to God and have a better understanding of Jesus's cen... read more
Copy Editing
100 Ways to Motivate Kids: No and Low Cost

Julie Polanco

No cut and paste activities here! 100 Ways to Motivate Kids offers challenging options for children ages 6 through 18 to engage with the world in relevant, creative ways. Dividing this guide b... read more
Copy Editing
One New Habit, One Big Goal: Change Your Life in 10 Weeks

Jack Shitama

You don't need more willpower. You need a system to focus the willpower you have until your desired change becomes a habit. Once you do this, your new practice will be automatic. You can apply this process to improve your spiritual and physical health, as well... read more
Important Bible Passages: The Kings After Solomon

Father Matthew Nathan

Want to finally understand the Bible? Are you a frustrated believer who can’t quite piece together salvation history? Is the “middle section” of the Bible too hard to follow? Important Bible Passages: The Kings After Solomon will help you navigate the most con... read more
Tiny Book Author: There's a Tiny Book in You Waiting to Be Written

Cerpelloni, Fabio

Youcanprint

STAYING CLEAN LIVING DIRTY: An addiction memoir

BRENNER NASTASIA, GAIL

Brenner Books

Managing Mad Mast Cells: A Practical Guide to Living with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

Schweizer, Joy A.

Greener Pastures Books

The Life Enrichment Journey: A Guide to Overcoming the Lasting Effects of Childhood Trauma

Caraballo LCSW, Jose H.

Jose H. Caraballo, LCSW

Copy Editing
Knot by Knot: Untangling Life's Core Issues

Moore, Davis

Humble Books

Unlock The Mind Of A Champion: How Ordinary People Achieve The Extraordinary (Mindset)

Cooney, Mimika

Mimika Cooney

I Hate You (A Love Letter to My Mother): Healing Paper Cuts, Mother Wounds, and Intergenerational Pain

Manser, Suzanne

Suzanne Manser, PhD

Faith Fitness: Ignite the Power of a Fit Church Culture

Cecil Sharp

It has been said that churches are perfectly designed to get the results they are getting. The old church culture has been yielding decline in worship attendance, connections to community, and fit followers for Christ. Jesus said that no one pours new wine int... read more
The Beauty of the In-Between: Finding God in the Silence, the Struggle, and the Places In-Between

Matthew Nelson

The Beauty of the In-Between is about learning to fully embrace the space between where you are and where you want to be. It’s about embracing God's process; the ups and downs, zigzags, uncertainties, struggles, detours, seasons of doubt, and the waiting. In t... read more
The Mormon Missionary: Who IS That Knocking at My Door?

Robert L. Lively Jr.

"Dr. Lively hasn't left a stone unturned. His book is an encyclopedic investigation of the missionary program of the LDS church. Very interesting reading." Newel Kay Brown, Composer of I Hope They Call Me on a Mission. Many have answered a knock at the door to... read more
Broken Vision

Terall Greene

Broken Vision is a faith-based self-help book. It is for people that have experienced adult struggles as a result of a traumatic experience in their youth. You will receive practical tools to implement on your journey of healing. You will also see how I achiev... read more
Anxious Church, Anxious People: How to Lead Change in an Age of Anxiety

Jack Shitama

The key to effective church leadership is the ability to be a non-anxious presence. This is not a technique. It is a way of being. It is deceptively simple, but tremendously difficult. Yet, if you are willing to take the journey, you can lead change in even th... read more
An Agent of Change: CHICAGO COMMONS (IPPY Bronze Medal Winner)

Frank S. Seever

WINNER, 2014 Bronze IPPY Award! The Chicago Commons Association is a non-sectarian volunteer social service agency founded in 1894 to support inner-city Chicagoans in their quest for a better life. This is the definition usually given to potential donors or ou... read more
So You Want to Be a Missionary?: Essential Considerations

Don Mingo

Missionary life is rich with experience and calling. So You Want to Be a Missionary? Essential Considerations is a result of the author’s decades of missionary service in Africa and to missionaries. The book offers essential considerations of every phase of mi... read more

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Heather H.

Heather H.

Sep, 2026

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Working with Trinity was such a wonderful experience. She completed the final proof of my book before it went to print, and her professionalism, flexibility, and attention to detail were exactly what I needed to get the project over the finish line. I had to make some adjustments to my timeline,...
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Justin F.

Justin F.

Aug, 2026

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I had a fantastic experience working with Trinity and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional editor. She was extremely timely, responsive, and polished throughout the entire process. She took the time to understand what I was trying to accomplish with my manuscript and wa...
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Crystal H.

Crystal H.

Mar, 2025

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Trinity was a joy to work with. Her edits and suggestions were exactly what my manuscript needed. I went into this process feeling nervous and insecure, but after working with Trinity, I feel confident about moving forward with my project. If you have the opportunity to work with Trinity, take...
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Mike K.

Mike K.

Oct, 2026

I hired Trinity to line-edit my nonfiction manuscript, Well… Shit. Now What?, and I couldn’t be happier with her work. One of my biggest concerns going into the process was losing the voice I’d spent so much time developing. The book is conversational, sarcastic, occasionally profane, and doesn’...
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Chris B.

Chris B.

Oct, 2026

Trinity was professional, responsive, and timely throughout the process. She completed the work as agreed, and I appreciate the quality of what she delivered. While I would have welcomed a bit more editorial initiative and insight beyond the specific scope of the assignment, she was clear about h...
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