Presubmission editing focusing on fantasy, science-fiction, young adult, young adult fantasy, middle grade fantasy, historical fantasy, Christian novels for all ages, Christian fantasy and more, including every level of editing from proofreading to copyediting and developmental editing.
ROSANNE CORNBROOKS CATALANO specializes in children’s and young adult books, fantasy novels, and Christian/inspirational manuscripts. Prompt and professional, Rosanne works well with any author’s voice, providing clarity and punch while respecting the integrity of the work.
Rosanne’s love of the written word began with her passion for books, but her knowledge of punctuation, grammar, diction and style comes from a lifetime of exceptional training. A poet herself, Rosanne understands the blood, sweat and tears that go into writing.
She gives each author’s work the care it deserves, drawing on her diverse life experiences and knowledge in many fields like period clothing, genetics, all aspects of theater, Celtic legends, rustic camping, the martial arts, architecture and languages (Latin, French, Anglo-Saxon, Middle English, a little Welsh and Japanese).
Add that to the marketplace savvy she learned working in publishing houses, and you have an experienced editor who can polish a manuscript and get it past that crucial first reader!
Copy editing, ghost writing, developmental editing, manuscript evaluations, proofreading, book proposal development
Mainstream fiction, Christian fiction, non-fiction, Christian non-fiction, science fiction, fantasy, scripts and screenplays.
DAVID A. CATHCART has worked as a writer, editor, publisher, journalist, screenwriter, blogger, copyeditor, copywriter, art director, and proofreader for almost 20 years. He has written, co-written and edited over 40 published books, both fiction and non-fiction. He has also written, co-written, and/or directed a dozen films and has shepherded dozens of writers through the editing and publishing process.
David’s areas of specialty include Christian fiction and nonfiction, sci-fi and fantasy, literary fiction, screenplays, creative nonfiction, business writing, how-to/self-help, autobiography and historical fiction. His clients appreciate his extensive knowledge of story structure, his attention to detail, his knowledge and experience of the marketplace and his friendly, honest approach.
SANDRA JUDD is an editor, proofreader, and indexer with more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. Her clients have included university presses, large, mainstream publishers, and smaller presses and professional organizations.
She has edited or proofread over 300 published books, on topics that include politics, history, business, literary criticism, ethnic history, anthropology, science and medicine, industry manuals, memoirs, Christian and inspirational, parenting and relationships, humor, and fiction. She believes every person has a story to tell and she has a real passion for bringing these stories to print.
She has worked with children’s and young adult books from the very beginning of her career and has worked on all types of books in this genre, including young adult novels, children’s picture books, and many types of nonfiction, including history books, self-help books, youth Bibles, and devotionals.
Selected titles in the children’s/young adult genre include: Maddy Wylde by Josephine McLachlan (Ablaze Books, 2012); The Jerk Magnet (Life at Kingston High, Book #1) by Melody Carlson (Revell, 2012); A Burro’s Tale by P. J. Day (self-published, 2011); My Mercy by Tina Klock (self-published, 2011); Never Been Kissed by Melody Carlson (Revell, 2011); God Girl Bible by Haley DiMarco (Baker Books, 2011); Saying Goodbye When You Don’t Want To: Teens Dealing with Loss by Martha Bolton (Servant Publications); If the Tongue’s a Fire, Who Needs Salsa: Cool Advice for Hot Topics from the Books of James by Martha Bolton (Vine Books, 2002); and 29 Missing: The True and Tragic Story of the Disappearance of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald by Andrew Kantar (Michigan State University Press, 1998).
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Manuscript Critiques | Substantive Editing | Copyediting | Proofreading
Christian fiction (for both adults and young adults), action, military, historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy, contemporary, mainstream, trade
JOHN DAVID KUDRICK (MA in Journalism, Professional Writing: Fiction).
You are sitting at your computer, smiling, with an incredible sense of satisfaction in your heart. After more hours than you can count, you’ve finally finished your novel – a story from deep inside your soul that you want to share with the world.
But soon the questions start hitting your mind: Is it the very best that it can be? Will anyone even want to read it? Will an agent or publisher want to look at it?
With more than a decade of experience as an editor, John David understands the gamut of feelings that comes with getting your novel from your hard drive onto the shelf at your local bookstore. That’s why he’d love to partner with you in getting your novel to the next level.
- Manuscript Critiques – With a detailed evaluation document and page-by-page comments / suggestions throughout your novel, find out exactly how you can make your good story even better.
- Substantive Editing – Receive guidance and hands-on editorial help from John David in reorganizing and revising your story to take care of style, structure, content, plotting, character, story flow, and point-of-view issues. Also includes copyediting and proofreading.
- Copyediting – Got the big-picture stuff down already? Then let John David take care of grammar, word usage, tone, format, and more with a copyedit that will add a shine to your story. Also includes proofreading.
- Proofreading – Don’t let your story get tossed aside because of a misspelled word or misplaced punctuation. Get your novel as clean as can be by allowing John David to read through it and fix typos, inconsistencies, misspellings, and punctuation problems.
- Book Proposal Development – Novel ready for submission? Then you’re ready to develop your book proposal. Together, you and John David will create a compelling, well-crafted document that’s a necessity in getting published.
Copyediting, proofreading, developmental, substantive and structural editing, fiction book critiques
ARLENE ROBBINS has developed and edited 500+ full-length manuscripts in a variety of genres since 1996. Her clients include women’s fiction author Angie Daniels, London Times best-selling nonfiction author Catherine G. McCall, Bram Stoker Award-long listed Sue Dent, award-winning Young Adult author Hannah R. Goodman, AFCW-nominated Christian fiction author Laura Frantz, and award-winning journalist and Huffington Post contributor Daleen Berry.
Arlene welcomes new or published authors as clients, and enjoys helping journalistic, business and academic writers transform their writings into marketable, polished products for mainstream readers.
“Arlene did a wonderful job of editing my first book. What could have been a very intimidating process for a new author, she made easy and stress free. She was honest, professional and personable. It felt as though I’d always known her. Everything she told me she could do, she did, and always in a timely manner. I commend her on a job well done and would welcome the opportunity to work with her in the future.” – Nancy D. Collins, Talkin’ Out the House
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Hi. I am Art. I have been a writer my entire life (way before I was paid to be one). As a child I was fascinated by the ads I saw and was the one who stayed in the room–head on hands; glued to the TV–when the commercials came on, while everyone else shuffled about the house. That might explain why I have been an advertising copywriter my entire adult career.
An art director once described what I do as: “writing beautiful lies for a living,” which was funny, but not at all true from my perspective. I believe you cannot make a strong ad without first telling the truth … then taking that truth and making it memorable, by relating it to the receiver and evoking some emotion from that person.
I am a Christian and I have written a self-help book for other Christians who may have had the same struggles I have. I am looking for a proofreader for my book (preferably Christian) and thought I might ask you for your advice on who you would recommend.
Thank you,
Art
Hello, Art. I emailed you. I’ll work with you to find the best Christian book editor for your self-help book. – Lynda, admin