Overview
I have a PhD in English and a decade of experience copy editing and proofreading for academic/reference publishers including The New Press, Routledge/Taylor & Francis, GALE/Cengage, CRC Press, and PRO-ED.
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. My copy edits and proofreads include the following services:
- Correcting errors of spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
- Enforcing consistency across your entire book based on your own style and voice
- Ensuring that information is properly cited or referenced, according to your project's needs
- Ensuring that manuscript formatting is clear and consistent
- Reading the text carefully for clarity, tone, and effectiveness, suggesting improvements via query and implementing them at your discretion
- One round of reasonable revisions and implementation of query responses
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
I do not perform the following services:
- Ghostwriting
- Fact-checking
- Though I flag potential legal issues when I come across them, I am not a lawyer, 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.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Work experience
Self-employed
Freelance copy editor and proofreader specializing in academic and reference texts.
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