Wendy Cornett

Wendy Cornett – Editor

Memoir and self-empowerment genre editor with more than 20 years at the keyboard known to obsess over the perfect turn of phrase at 2 a.m.!

Overview

Editing content is so much more than mechanics and technical accuracy. It's about helping writers share their stories in ways that move and form authentic connections with readers. My clients' voices, intentions, and goals come first -- always. This is your story to tell, and I'm here to help you tell it in the best way possible.

I'm open-minded and sensitive, with a special place in my heart for helping survivors of addiction, abuse, or neglect share their difficult stories.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Health & Wellbeing Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Mystery & Crime Women's Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • BS Journalism, Ohio University

Work experience

Self-employed

Oct, 1999 — Present

Embarking upon an independent career opened doors for me that I never knew existed! For years I had the immense pleasure of profiling runners in the Boston Marathon for a global company, and I'm a jogger today because of that job. I've met a former Olympic athlete and worked for several global companies. But once I started book editing, I found my true home, and it's my favorite place to be.

The Columbus Dispatch

Aug, 1993 — Oct, 1999 (about 6 years)

I joined the newspaper's marketing department in 1993 and quickly segued to the special sections department, where I wrote a nonstop stream of feature articles covering a wide range of topics.

Portfolio

A Girl Called Bitch is a raw, gripping account of stolen childhood and decades-long journey toward recovery and self-acceptance. From the tender age of three, author Michelle MacLeod was groomed to steal, everything from food and toys to porch packages and hou... read more
In the middle of the last century, radio moved toward conglomerate ownership as it was stripped of its network support. With the emergence of television, advertising dollars began fleeing the old medium for the new, and took with them radio's brightest stars: ... read more
According to Christina Eckert, "Some people are natural parasites and others are natural hosts. The challenge facing the hosts is finding the courage to give personal parasites the big heave-ho once and for all." This book shows readers how to give that much-n... read more
Three Sisters in a Tin House is the chilling story of three little girls - Julie, Kristine, and Carrie - who survived the unimaginable and witnessed the unthinkable. Their mother worked hard to keep clothes on their backs and a roof over their heads, but their... read more
The multi-billion-dollar fitness industry is bulging with lies and empty promises, and the unhealthy secrets are about to be revealed. In Fitness Frauds: Exposing the Truth About Drugs, Lies, and Flex Appeal, author Bobby Whisnand pulls no punches as he takes ... read more
Naomi Turner’s perfect world is crumbling. Her best friend is missing. Her pro football player husband is getting text messages from other women. And Naomi finds herself consumed by an unhealthy attraction to another man at work. When her missing friend turns ... read more
Gallup-certified strengths coach Stephanie Moore brings her proven method for finding—and living—a path of true joy and fulfillment in The Gifted Journey, a five-step approach that helps readers Discover, Discern, Dream, Design, and Do what they were always in... read more
As a motivational speaker, facilitator and nonprofit executive, the author shares her journey from alcoholism, addiction and depression to a life of recovery, peace and purpose. Everything you desire in life - relationship, financial prosperity, good health - ... read more

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