Tracy Wilson

Tracy Wilson – Editor

Experienced full-time freelance copyeditor/indexer dedicated to helping authors publish high-quality work.

Overview

My passion for writing led me to complete an MA in Writing Popular Fiction, through which I discovered that I have an even greater passion for editing and indexing. At the time of this writing, I've copyedited and proofread over 450 books for such publishers as HarperCollins (and its imprints), Penguin Random House (and its imprints), Simon and Schuster, Kensington, Walter Foster, Hanover Square Press, and others. My indexing clients include HarperCollins, Encounter Books, Walter Foster, Seven Stories Press, WND, Book Publishing Co., BenBella Books, and several university and academic presses among others. The genres I copyedit include fiction, cookbooks, arts & crafts books, and how-to books. I prefer to index general trade books and cookbooks.

As a published author myself, I understand what it's like to be on the author side of the editing process. The comments I provide in my edits are designed to be helpful and supportive--there is no snarkiness in my editing! I understand that each author has their own voice, and I work hard to maintain that voice throughout the editing process. I respond to client queries in a timely manner, always meet deadlines, and provide high-quality work.
Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Mystery & Crime Romance Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Graduate Certificate in Editing, University of Chicago Graham School
  • MA Writing Popular Fiction, Seton Hill University

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2010 — Present

Portfolio

Copy Editing
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Salt and Sugar

Carvalho, Rebecca

Copy Editing
Pack Up the Moon

Higgins, Kristan

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Noumenon Infinity

Lostetter, Marina J.

Copy Editing
Noumenon

Lostetter, Marina J.

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The 4-Ingredient Vegan

Maribeth Abrams

Indexing
Indexing
Indexing
Killer Clothes

Brian Clement

Indexing
Indexing
Indexing
Copy Editing Indexing
Copy Editing Indexing
Saving Ruby King: A Novel

West, Catherine Adel

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Counting Down with You

Bhuiyan, Tashie

Copy Editing
A Thing of Beauty

Owen Holt, Gale

Copy Editing

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