Manuscript-Critiques | Editing ~ Writing ~ Proofreading

Build A Scaffold for the Index

by Aubrey Otero Copy Editor, Developmental Editor, Ghostwriter, Writing Mentor, Memoir Writer Book-Editing.com, Editing-Writing.com An indexer must be able to grasp the themes of the book, as well as the subthemes, a task more easily stated than accomplished. Especially in academic books, the themes and subthemes can be interwoven until they are almost impossible to untangle. But untangle, an indexer …

Indexing: Job Security Because a Computer Can’t Do It

by Aubrey Otero Copy Editor, Developmental Editor, Ghostwriter, Writing Mentor, Memoir Writer Book-Editing.com, Editing-Writing.com Indexers have job security. For the time being, anyway, and likely for some time to come. Computers can’t “think” well enough to do an index yet, so robots aren’t going to replace us any time soon. Many years ago, with the advent of the personal computer …

Amy Bennet: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror

Developmental Editing Manuscript Critiques Work-in-Progress Beta Reading Query Letters and Book Proposals Career Mentoring Amy Bennet is a critically acclaimed and agented novelist with a deep knowledge of both the craft and the business of science fiction, fantasy, and horror publishing. Clients and students of hers say they appreciate her supportive and generous style, and her clients regularly volunteer …

David Alan: Book Editor, Sports, Memoirs, History, Politics

The author and editor of more than 150 books, David Alan knows what it takes to get a book published. “Excellence is his habit,” publisher Les Krantz wrote, and it’s reflected in the numbers: David’s Goodreads.com rating of 4.24 (2,000-plus ratings) places him in the top 1 percentile of authors/editors. Civil rights icon Myrlie Evers-Williams, who delivered the invocation to …

Manuscript Assessment Services

Book Evaluations – Book Critiques Click here to view our critique specialists Nothing but the truth … “Our stories come from our lives and from the playwright’s pen, the mind of the actor, the roles we create, the artistry of life itself and the quest for peace.” – Maya Angelou We start our collaboration from a foundation of honesty and …

Lisa Balthazar | Best Selling Children’s Book Editor

LISA BALTHAZAR has published over 100 books, including several award-winning and bestselling titles. She is also a publishing executive and editor with over 20 years of professional experience in the industry. She has been Editorial/Publishing Director for Golden Books, Price Stern Sloan-Penguin Random House, Intervisual Books, Gateway Learning Corp (Hooked on Phonics), and other established publishing houses. Lisa is the …

Marie Valentine, Copy Editor and Proofreader

Editor of Literary Fiction, Short Stories, Memoir, Science Fiction, Young Adult & Kid Lit, Romance, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Business, Esoteric, Spiritual, & Experimental Literature Offering Copyediting, Manuscript Evaluation, Proofreading, Formatting, Style Editing, Developmental Editing & More Marie holds a master’s degree in communications. She has served as a book editor, news editor, business technology writer, poet, and micropress publisher of …

James N. Powell

Literary fiction, creative nonfiction, contemporary-mainstream-trade, adventure, romance, science fiction, action/military, travel/lifestyle, erotica, gay/lesbian, ethnic culture, literary journalism, memoir/autobiography, New Age, religion, spirituality, poetry, APA Editing APA EDITING SERVICES Proofreading for correct seriation (lists of items in a series), smoothness of expression, continuity of presentation of ideas, tone, wordiness, redundancy, word choice, colloquial expressions and jargon, use of pronouns, illogical or …

Kelly Lynne, Book Editor | Paranormal Romance

Kelly Lynne is the proud “auntie” to over 80 published novels, novellas and short stories, which have sold to Kensington Publishing, Carina Press, Cerridwen Press, Awe-Struck Publishing, Samhain Publishing, Wings ePress, Bradley Publishing, Damnation Books, and The Wild Rose Press as well as author self-published titles. These books have gone on to earn high praise from reviewers and readers, as …

Floyd Largent | Book Editor

Science fiction and fantasy, mainstream fiction, short stories, mysteries, anthropology, history, memoirs. Manuscript submission services: book proposals, and query letters. I’m your basic all-around generalist writer and content editor. Most things interest me, and if they interest me enough, I write about them. I’m firmly convinced that a good writer can write anything well, and I hope my career proves …

Sandra Judd

SANDY JUDD 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 (additional topics/genres below). Her clients have included university presses, large, mainstream publishers, and smaller presses and professional organizations. She has edited 20+ volumes …

Sara Hopkins

Copy Editor and Proofreader Fiction and Nonfiction Manuscripts Sara Hopkins has been working in the publishing industry since her first job out of college two decades ago—and actually started on that career path when she discovered library cards and Nancy Drew at age seven. Sara’s experience is as varied as her interests and she has worked with authors, journalists, sports …

Stacey Donovan

Fiction and Non-Fiction Developmental and Content Editing, Ghostwriting and Collaboration, Manuscript Evaluation and Critique, Writing Mentor & Coach, Book Proposal Preparation Before Stacey Donovan became a professional editor more than 20 years ago, she worked in a literary agency where she learned how to say no more often than yes, and include reasons why. A stint in advertising followed, teaching her …

Rosanne Cornbrooks Catalano

*** Rosanne is booking for October 2017 *** On every job, Rosanne Catalano offers breadth and depth of knowledge as well as a passion for her work. She will be your ideal reader, looking at your work from the consumer’s point of view and letting you know exactly how to appeal to your market. Thanks to her experience sorting submissions …

David Cathcart

Christian Book Editor Screenplay Editing Services Mainstream Fiction – Christian Fiction Science Fiction – Fantasy – Screenplays DAVID 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 …

Carly Cantor

*** Carly is booking for March 2017 *** CARLY CANTOR, a former acquisitions editor at a New York publisher as well as a published author herself, is a meticulous, hands-on editor who “becomes one” with every project, paying close attention to both the big picture and the small details. She offers critiquing, development editing, and line-editing for fiction and nonfiction …

Beth Bruno

BETH BRUNO Beth Bruno, Ed.M., M.A., began her literary career 20 years ago as a features writer and editor. Her weekly op-ed column, “Stand Up and Be Counted,” became an instant hit when she invited readers to share their opinions about hot topics of the day and included them in her columns. In 2001 she published her first book, Wild …

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