West Matuszak

West Matuszak – Editor

Copyedits and proofreads books on cookery, wellness, and science and math. Production editor for scientific journals at Cell Press by day.

Overview

I’m a nonfiction editor who can help you with developmental editing and copyediting as well as proofreading. In my role as a copy editor for scientific journals, I prioritize accuracy, curiosity, and prompt service to my authors. Previously, as an assistant editor at The Experiment, a small independent publishing house, I was involved with every aspect of a book’s life, and I bring this holistic perspective to all the projects I work on.

I have experience with science and technology, mathematics, self-help, cookbooks, and complex reference and highly illustrated titles. See my list of books below for more of what I'm doing lately.

I love getting the chance to dive deep and educate myself on every subject I encounter while editing. It’s also important to me to create strong relationships with authors—I want to collaborate with you closely and really get into a dialogue about your book! Let’s work together to make something cool.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing Math & Science
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Editorial Freelancers Association - Proofreading and Copyediting with The Chicago Manual of Style

Work experience

Cell Press

Jan, 2024 — Present
I shepherd scientific journal articles through the final stages of the editorial process, line-editing papers and reviewing outside copy editors’ work. I answer authors’ questions, devise production schedules, and organize papers’ multimedia components.

Penguin Random House - DK

May, 2024 — Present
I copy edit and proofread cookbooks, ensuring that recipes are logically written and include standardized ingredient lists and imperial/metric conversions.

The Experiment

Apr, 2022 — Jan, 2024 (almost 2 years)
I edited about 6 nonfiction titles per year, including developmental editing, copyediting, and Americanization. I also assisted the managing editor by handling backlist reprint corrections and proofing typeset passes.

The Experiment

Jun, 2021 — Apr, 2022 (9 months)

The Experiment

Jun, 2020 — Jul, 2021 (about 1 year)

Portfolio

Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Let's Talk About Aging Parents

Tamblyn Watts, Laura

The Experiment

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing

Professionals similar to West

Get a range of offers by requesting quotes from multiple professionals.

Nancy Cortelyou

Nancy C.

Specializing in memoir, cookbooks, and female-led fiction, I am a developmental editor and coach of 25 years working with authors.

Seattle, WA, USA

100% reply rate

View profile
Jennifer Pellman

Jennifer P.

Editor w/design background. Experience: Hybrid publishing, licensed publishing, self-publishing. Advocate for authors, readers, publishers.

Berkeley, CA, USA

100% reply rate

View profile
Chris Stolle

Chris S.

I'm an editor and proofreader who can help make your book just what you hoped it would be. I'm also a published author and fantastic uncle.

Richmond, Indiana, USA

100% reply rate

View profile