Developmental and Copy Editing

Have you written a book that needs creative feedback before you start researching publishing options? I’ll review your manuscript and make suggestions for refining your text as well as check for errors in spelling, grammar, and consistency. I’ll also make recommendations for any developmental revisions to ensure your copy flows smoothly and is in top shape before you move on to next steps.

I work primarily with authors in the nonfiction and memoir genres, and am especially interested in health, wellness, and self-help topics; however, you’re welcome to inquire if your project falls outside of these categories.

Website Content Editor

Keeping a website current is time-consuming, and it’s tough to work on your business when you’re trying to run your business. I’ll take a close look at your website and make suggestions to polish it up so that you’re getting your message across in a clear, concise, and inviting manner.

LinkedIn Profiles

Your LinkedIn profile is often the first place a potential employer will look to find out more about you and how you present yourself. I’ll take a look at what you’ve got and see where we can punch up your profile and make you shine!

Proofreading

You can’t proof your own work simply because you’re already too familiar with the subject matter. I’ll be that extra pair of eyes you need to catch spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors that you—and spell-check!—may have missed.

FAQs

  • You want your book to be the best it can be—and a good editor wants that for you, too. I became an editor because I have a talent for this type of work and a true desire to make my clients shine in the best possible light. My experience as a podcast host and discussion moderator has afforded me the opportunity to have interviewed many different authors. I’ve also been moderating book clubs for the last 20 years, so I know what makes for a great novel, memoir or nonfiction book. (Plus, I’ve got good references!)

  • Fees vary based on level of experience and scope of work. My rates are competitive yet affordable. I’m happy to read some pages at no charge to see if we might be a good fit for each other, no strings.

  • A developmental editor's job—among other things—is to work with writers to improve the content and structure of their manuscript so that it's ready for the next step, whether that means the traditional publishing route, hybrid publishing, or self-publishing. And while it's an agent’s job to find a publisher and negotiate a contract (not an editor’s), I can provide additional resources and perhaps refer you to an agent depending on the scope of your project.