Valerie Brooks, Editor in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Overview

I am a highly experienced editor, copyeditor, and proofreader. I have a master's degree in editing. I worked for a literary agent, and I was a Kirkus book reviewer for three years. Let me help you make your manuscript, website, or other document the absolute best it can be. I always go the extra mile. I know Chicago and AP, and did I mention that I'm very easy to work with?

Services

Developmental Editing

Copy Editing

Editorial Assessment

Proofreading

Query Letter Review

Non-Fiction

Biographies & Memoirs Health & Wellbeing Self-Help & Self-Improvement

Fiction

Contemporary Fiction Humor & Comedy Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Young Adult

Languages

English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Certifications

MA Writing and Editing
BA English
Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)
American Copyedtors Society (ACES)

Work experience

Book Reviewer

Kirkus

Sep, 2011 — Mar, 2015 (over 3 years)

I wrote fiction and nonfiction book reviews for Kirkus - the most trusted and widely read book review company in the world.

Editor

Self-employed

Jan, 2011 — Present

I edit, copyedit, and proofread fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, websites, letters, essays, application materials, and documents of all kinds. My goal is to make your work the absolute best it can be. I am an expert in the Chicago Manual and AP. Clients love working with me!

Literary Agent's Assistant

Jet Literary

Apr, 2006 — Apr, 2009 (about 3 years)

I evaluated all incoming manuscripts for possible literary representation.

Writer

Various companies

Jun, 2000 — Present

I have had articles published in The Writer Magazine, Massage Magazine, Delaware Today, Main Line Today, Westchester Magazine, Animal Fair, and The Santa Fean.