Rachel Wright – Editor

I have a PhD in English and a decade of experience copy editing for academic/reference publishers including The New Press, Routledge/Taylor & Francis, GALE/Cengage, CRC Press, and PRO-ED. I'm also a member of ACES: The Society for Editing, the Association of Writers & Writing Programs, and PEN America.

I am a well-rounded editor who looks beyond simply correcting errors to ensure that your work shines while retaining your unique voice and perspective. I offer two levels of edit: standard and heavy.

Standard copy edits include the following services:

- Correcting errors of spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.

- Enforcing consistency across your entire book based on your own style and voice

- Reference editing: Ensuring that information is properly cited or referenced, according to your project's needs

- Formatting: Ensuring that manuscript formatting is clear and consistent

- One round of reasonable revisions and implementation of query responses

Heavy edits also include:

- Reading the text carefully for clarity, tone, and effectiveness, suggesting improvements via query and implementing them at your discretion

I work very closely with clients, striving to keep them updated as the edit or proofread progresses. This includes:

- Sending samples twice during the editing process (near the beginning and at the midpoint) to ensure that my work meets expectations

- Keeping a detailed style sheet explaining all editorial decisions, which allows clients to see what has been done to the manuscript at a glance (I send this along with sample materials and the final edit)

- Querying major changes or issues as they come up, so that we can address them early on

However, though I flag potential legal issues when I come across them, I am not a law expert, so my edit should not be considered an exhaustive review for potential libel, defamation, plagiarism, or other legal liabilities.

If all of the above sounds like what you're looking for, I'd love to discuss how I can help you make your book the best it can be.