Developmental editing, writing assistance, query letters, book proposals, submissions to literary agents and publishers
After twenty years in education and human services, BETH BRUNO began a second career in 1995 as a columnist, author and book editor. Hundreds of her articles have been published in print and online, and her first book, Wild Tulips, came out in 2001 and went into a second printing in 2002. Beth’s proximity to New York and her position as President of the CT Authors and Publishers Association give her unique access to literary agents and publishers in and around New York City. Several of the authors whose manuscripts she has edited have been published in the mainstream, thanks to her referrals on their behalf. Others have published their work independently, either in print or as e-books.
Beth’s editing interests are eclectic and include a delicious mix of fiction, nonfiction, young adult, and children’s works. Among the 350+ manuscripts she has edited, she has a special affinity for: mystery/suspense, women’s fiction, memoir, psychology topics, romance, self-help, how-to, and both fiction and nonfiction for young adult (YA) readers.
In addition to editing, Beth serves as a judge for the Indie Book Awards, an excellent contest for authors who self-publish. Winners receive cash prizes, publicity, and introduction to literary agents and publishers.
Titles (sample)
Bold Moves by Allan Milham and Shayla Roberts
Network Like a Fox by Nancy Fox
Think and Act on Business Ethics by Barry Liebling
ESTHER DAVID-ROLAND is a writer and editor whose experience includes writing and editing in technical and non-technical subject areas. She has worked as a journalist, writer, and editor for more than 27 years and brings her many years of experience to each project. As a freelance copyeditor, Esther has worked with major publishers, businesses, and individuals, and has worked extensively with authors whose native language is not English.
“I was ecstatic at the quality and attention to detail performed in this edit. There are hundreds of small details and inconsistencies that are so easy to miss for an author who is too familiar with their own story, and Esther was able to skillfully address each one.” Justin Mitchell
Editorial services:
- Developmental editing: Comprehensive analysis of how well your document fulfills its purpose, including recommendations for improvement of content, organization, and style.
- Copyediting: Expert copyediting of scientific and technical articles, books, résumés, white papers, articles, proposals, software manuals, website content, online help, and other documents.
- Website review: Review of the organization and navigation, the visual presentation, and the clarity and style of the text on your website.
- English localization: Copyediting of text that has already been translated into English. Careful and thoughtful editing ensures that your translated documents are appropriate for English-speaking readers.
Business, Science, and Industry
Making It All Work: A Pocket Guide to Sustain Improvement and Anchor Change (John Roland Schultz), forthcoming 2010.
The Project Manager’s Guide to Making Successful Decisions (Powell and Buede), 2008.
Siemens Power Engineering Guide and product brochures, 2008.
Project Management for IT Maintenance and Practical Project Risk Management, 2007.
Excellence at Work: The Six Keys to Inspire Passion in the Workplace, (Sandy Asch), 2007.
Incentive Pay Programs: Opportunities and Challenges (2007).
Stock Options and the New Rules of Corporate Accountability, (Donald P. Delves), 2006.
Stock Option Alternatives, (Brent M. Longnecker), 2006.
Advanced Technologies in Biopharmaceutical Processing (Dutton and Scharer), 2006.
The Feline Patient: Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment, 3rd Edition (Norsworthy), 2006.
NANCY ROSENBAUM specializes in writing, proofreading, fact-checking, and editing of business and technical documentation. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing technical documentation for industries ranging from computer hardware and software to banking and finance, environmental engineering and heavy/highway construction, pharmaceuticals, consulting, biometrics, and security.
Her work has included client-facing materials such as proposals, multi-volume permit applications, user guides, release notes, and marketing copy to internal materials such as functional specifications, test plans with use cases, and progress reports.
Nancy has also edited articles on topics including clean technologies, business and marketing, computer science and learning, industrial technology, and other subjects for journals and symposia such as World Congress on Computer Science; Educause Quarterly; IEEE national and international conferences, workshops, and journals; Journal of Computer Security; Journal of Industrial Teacher Education; International Journal of Computer Applications; International Journal of Human-Computer Studies; Eastern Economic Journal; and European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management.
Nancy earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Mt. Holyoke College and studied technical documentation and business communications at Northeastern University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
FLOYD LARGENT has written or edited literally thousands of business- and marketing-related items, and works with business clients daily. His repeat clients include one of America’s premier information marketers, an internationally-known motivational sales guru, and a top productivity expert who has published six books with major publishers (four of which Mr. Largent worked on, two quite extensively). He has also developed about one hundred audio transcripts into books, reports, and web content over the years.
In addition to copyediting, proofreading, ghostwriting, and developmental editing, Mr. Largent can provide publishing assistance (especially concerning manuscript mechanics, query letters, book synopses, and proposals), content development, manuscript evaluation, and mentoring services. He’s especially proud of his close relationships with the authors with whom he works, and always has time to talk writing.
Mr. Largent’s published business authors include:
- Ted Ciuba, a motivational guru for whom Mr. Largent has edited hundreds of brief transcripts, most for Mr. Ciuba’s Sub Four-Minute Mile program.
- T.J. Rohleder, a top information marketer for whom Mr. Largent has edited audio transcripts into dozens of books, articles, and reports that Mr. Rohleder has privately published and used in his own business.
- Kent Sayre, a marketer for whom Mr. Largent has edited and/or ghostwritten three privately published books: How to Choose Your Own Perfect Biz Opp, Speed Cash, and Real World Marketing.
- Laura Stack, one of the country’s top productivity experts and author of six books published by major houses. Mr. Largent has edited and otherwise assisted her with four of her books: The Exhaustion Cure (Broadway Books, 2008); SuperCompetent (Wiley and Sons, 2010); What To Do When There’s Too Much to Do (Berrett-Koehler, 2012); and Execution IS the Strategy (Berrett-Koehler, 2014).
Specialties:
- Ghostwriting
- Developmental content editing
- Manuscript mechanics and formatting
- Book proposals
- Queries
- Submission advice