As a published writer, ghostwriter, and seasoned editor, I will collaborate with you to make your writing sing. Areas of expertise include fiction, memoir, self-help, and business. Author of “Climbing Mountains in Stilettos,” “The Era of Lanterns and Bells,” and “Stories I Can’t Show My Mother.”
copyediting
Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word usage; ensure clarity and flow of content; adhere to agreed-upon style
Linda Tate, PhD | Tate Communications
[email protected] academic editing, coaching/critiquing, copyediting, developmental editing, ghostwriting, proofreading, rewriting/repurposing, substantive editing, technical/legal
A former English professor, I have provided quick, efficient, eagle-eyed editing for both short and long projects for 35 years. Specialties: business, nonprofit, physical sciences, academic (humanities, social sciences), memoir, children’s issues, health/wellness, K-16 education.
Jill Tappert, JD | Rose Editing
[email protected] copyediting, proofreading, publishing/self-publishing guidance, substantive editing, technical/legal
As a former attorney and forever booklover, Jill Tappert brings precision and passion to editing and book marketing. Jill’s keen eye for detail ensures that her clients' work is polished to perfection. She applies that same drive for excellence to her customized book-marketing services.
copyediting, developmental editing, proofreading, publishing/self-publishing guidance, rewriting/repurposing, substantive editing, writing
Sara Kruger has always been an editor at heart, but she made it a career more than 10 years ago. She specializes in children’s literature, but she’s passionate about taking any type of content to the next level. More details are available at SaraKruger.com.
Toni Knapp | Toni Knapp Editorial Services
[email protected]719-473-6365 coaching/critiquing, copyediting, developmental editing, proofreading, rewriting/repurposing, substantive editing, writing
Published writer with 30 years' experience in the book publishing industry as editor, acquisitions editor, and publisher. Specialties include adult fiction and nonfiction, YA, and children's.
Lisa M. Joanis | All the Right Words®
[email protected]303-905-5083 academic editing, copyediting, developmental editing, project management, proofreading, rewriting/repurposing, technical/legal, writing
All the Right Words®, a full-spectrum editorial services provider, has made order from chaos for nearly 30 years. Specialty areas: engineering, history, law, marketing, science, technical documentation, trade publications, and all facets of production.
book proposal editing, copyediting, developmental editing, ghostwriting, manuscript evaluation, proofreading, substantive editing, technical/legal, writing
I have worked as an acquisitions editor, most recently at an association where I developed books about business, medicine, and pets. I have also been a freelance writer and editor. My personal essays and short stories are published in print and digital publications, and I edited and contributed to an anthology published in 2007. My specialty is developmental editing, and my areas of expertise include business books, memoirs, and fiction for adults and young adults.
Caitlin Berve, MFA | Ignited Ink Writing, LLC
[email protected]505-402-4599 copyediting, developmental editing, manuscript evaluation, publishing/self-publishing guidance, rewriting/repurposing, substantive editing, training, writing
As an editor, I make your story linger with readers to keep them turning pages until dawn. As a content creator, I ensure your ideal clients know how you can help them reach their burning desires. Specialties: fiction (especially fantasy, mystery, YA), memoir, health care, blogs, tutorial videos.
A former New York Times editor, I will make sure your prose pops and your voice sings. All projects welcome—books, articles, website copy, newsletters, even letters. If it matters to you, it matters to me.
A former magazine editor, I work on book-length manuscripts, helping sculpt the text to perfection—from first draft to print.
Melanie Mulhall | Dragonheart
[email protected]720-276-4999 coaching/critiquing, copyediting, developmental editing, manuscript evaluation, project management, proofreading, publishing/self-publishing guidance, substantive editing
Words that sing, dance, and get attention. Dragonheart: award-winning books; award-winning editing. Changing the world one book at a time.
Alice Levine | Alice Levine Editorial Services
[email protected]303-447-0799
A passion for editing, proofreading, and the printed word. Decades of editorial expertise in nonfiction. Professional, enthusiastic instruction for individuals and training for businesses, organizations, and publishers.
John Wilcockson | R&J Editing Services
[email protected]303-579-5696
With five decades of experience in the U.K, Europe and the U.S. as a magazine editor, award-winning journalist and publisher, and best-selling author, I now copyedit and proofread nonfiction books and magazine articles (sports, memoir, biography, history, current affairs are my specialties). I enjoy helping others make their written words the best they can be, whether they're authors, journalists, or first-time writers.
Ellen Horowitz | HEADS/up
[email protected]303-494-4842 academic editing, college essay coaching, copyediting, design/composition, permissions, photo research, proofreading, rewriting/repurposing, substantive editing, technical/legal, writing
Drawing on a rich tapestry of experience in science and history editing, writing, research, exhibit development, and design, I provide unique, meticulous editorial services to ensure clear and accessible communication. Specialties: scientific/technical investigation/reporting, forensics/litigation, museum projects, academic research, history/biography.
Elizabeth (Bette) Frick, PhD | The Text Doctor LLC
[email protected]720-999-1851
Freelance editor with 30+ years of providing editing for businesses, organizations, and authors (from short articles to long books) by improving the language, flow, structure, clarity, and correctness of your texts with a quick turnaround.
Let me help you put your best words forward!
Let me help you put your best words forward!
Cat Ohala
[email protected] academic editing, coaching/critiquing, copyediting, developmental editing, ghostwriting, manuscript evaluation, proofreading, rewriting/repurposing, substantive editing, technical/legal
Editor and writer with 30+ years of experience in fiction, memoirs, and highly technical nonfiction (medicine, science, social science texts; peer-reviewed journals; online courses). Proposal, hardware, and software writer.
Jason Brandt Schaefer | Empathic Editing
[email protected] book proposal editing, coaching/critiquing, copyediting, developmental editing, ghostwriting, manuscript evaluation, proofreading, publishing/self-publishing guidance, rewriting/repurposing, substantive editing, training, writing
Writer, musician, and CU-Boulder English professor Jason Brandt Schaefer specializes in book-length fiction, creative nonfiction, and marketing copy for book jackets, bios, websites, and more. His empathy-based approach to editing delivers feedback with such sensitivity, clients may believe he can actually read their hearts and minds.