SARAH ANDERSON’s work has been called outstanding, and she was solely responsible for editing the three most successful romances published by Banbury Books and distributed by Dell. Her recent nonfiction projects include A Loving Guide to These Shifting Times and Biography of A Time Traveler: the Man behind the 2012 Phenomenon. Recent fiction projects include The Apprentice and Sisters of War.
Sarah is an acknowledged contributor to The Wisdom of The Enneagram, published by Bantam. She has self-published a relationships handbook, Relationships Made Easy: How to get along with all kinds of people, and has written articles on the psychology of personality.
Clients are particularly impressed by her ability to make their text sparkle while maintaining their voice. She is flexible, personable, and highly proficient. As one client noted, Sarah is clearly a gifted, disciplined editor. It was obvious that she took great care to preserve my voice, and not to change meaning when structure needed adjusting. Her art is subtle – at first glance, I wondered what she’d done . . . but the changes added power, conviction, and flow to my thoughts. I am so glad I found my way to Sarah!
“I will never do a book without Sarah!” – Alice Inoue, Feng Shui Your Life, A Guide To Self-Empowerment And Environmental Balance, Winner, 2011 National Indie Excellence Award in Body, Mind, Spirit; Be Happy: It’s Your Choice, Finalist, 2011 National Indie Excellence Award in Body, Mind, Spirit
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mission 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.
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 has edited 20+ volumes in the Health Reference Series published by Omnigraphics, all published under her name as editor.
She has also edited professional journals and newsletters, business plans, scholarly articles being prepared for publication, economic plans to be distributed to the state legislature, and a number of dissertations.
She has prepared indexes for more than 30 published books.
She strives for precision in language and is devoted to making the author’s voice heard.
- Proofreading and copyediting
- Stylistic editing
- Substantive editing
- Indexing
- Fiction: thrillers, mysteries, Christian, historical fiction
- Nonfiction: inspirational, self-help, business, science and medicine, ethnology, history, political science, memoirs, scholarly/textbooks
Developmental content editing, manuscript mechanics and formatting, book proposals, query letters, submission advice
FLOYD LARGENT maintains a deep and abiding respect for the spiritual beliefs of his clients, and has helped a number of individuals express their personal theologies—or lack thereof—through the medium of print. While he has strong beliefs of his own, he doesn’t allow them to get in the way of what an author is attempting to express; his concern lies primarily with the literary aspects of the work at hand. He does possess a fair knowledge of religion and spirituality in its many forms, having been educated as a historian and anthropologist. This being the case, he also reviews the spiritual works he edits for historical, scientific, and cultural accuracy.
Mr. Largent brings an empathetic touch to his editing, whether he’s working on a book about atheism, a review of Christian teachings, a monograph on how science and religion merge, or an ambitious New Age tale of humanity’s spiritual and physical origins. Religious works, whether they be novels or dogma, must be instructive; but they should also be more than just dry recitations of catechism. They should reach out and grab the reader by the heart. The writers provide the right raw material; Mr. Largent simply chips away the excess and polishes up the gems that result. He works carefully to retain the author’s style, theme, and tone in every case.
In addition to developmental editing and polishing, Mr. Largent can provide publishing assistance (especially regarding manuscript mechanics, query letters, book synopses, and proposals), 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 authors include:
- George P. Alexander, author of The Aristeia, a philosophical novel about one man’s attempts to find his place in the universe.
- Rexcrisanto Delson, author of Igorotdo: The Enlightened Warrior Within, a philosophical fantasy in the tradition of Castaneda and Millman, based on the author’s Filipino heritage.
- Miroslav Halza, author of Church, Bride, and Wife, published by Authorhouse; Chronology of Revelation, published by Xulon Press; and Attraction and Repulsion in the Universe, published by Outskirts Press, all of which seek to unite physics and Biblical teachings.
- Ella LeBain, author of Who’s Who In The Cosmic Zoo?: A Spiritual Guide To ETs, Aliens, Gods & Angels, a fusion of New Age and Christian beliefs, released by Trafford Publishing.
- Reverend Oscar Smith, author of He Came Incognito, an examination of Biblical Christian teachings based on Rev. Smith’s former radio show, Gratitude Life, published by CreateSpace.
JO-ANN LANGTREE writes, edits and proofreads books, stories, and articles in the following fields: business, medical, insurance, health, holistic health, spirituality, religion, psychic phenomena, young-adult fiction, children’s books, mystical experience, self-help, New Age, nutrition, diet, exercise, saints & masters, gurus, theosophy, Christianity, homeopathy, vitamins & minerals, herbs, and food supplements. She was a writer and editor for Aetna Life & Casualty. As editor of Life NEWS, she had sole responsibility for finding, developing, writing, editing, and proofing all articles. Topics included new products, sales campaigns, insurance-agent interviews, accolades, seminars, Company acquisitions and policies. Jo-Ann also edits personal and business sites.
JAMES N. POWELL is “a good literary surgeon,” as one of his accomplished clients noted. As an editor of fiction and non-fiction, he views manuscripts with comprehensive vision and an eye for detail. He will read your fiction with an eye to making it believable and your non-fiction with a knack for making it both convincing and engaging.
His books and short stories have been translated into many languages and are known throughout the world. His list of publications includes The Tao of Symbols (Morrow 1982), Energy and Eros (Morrow 1985), The Prentice Hall Global Employment Guide (Prentice Hall 1983), Mandalas: The Dynamics of Vedic Symbolism (Sterling 1980), Derrida for Beginners (Writers and Readers 1996), Postmodernism for Beginners (Writers and Readers 1998), Eastern Philosophy for Beginners (2000), Deconstruction for Beginners (2005), and Slow Love: A Polynesian Pillow Book (2008).
His short story “The Silence of the Hummingbird” was published in Spanish in Revista Katharsis, in Malaga, Spain, and his journalism has appeared in Spirituality & Health, Tahiti Beach Press, the Santa Barbara Independent, and Montecito Journal.
Manuscript evaluations, market assessment, global reorganization, developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, rewriting, ghostwriting
Education, science, memoirs, self-help, New-Age, spirituality, action-adventure fiction
RACHEL STONE is an experienced publishing executive and hands-on editor and proofreader who has worked at Prentice-Hall, MacMillan, and John Wiley & Sons, among others, where she developed college textbooks in a variety of disciplines. As the science director for Amsco School Publications–which publishes texts and review books for the 6-12 market–she was responsible for developmental editing of her own titles and assessing manuscripts for publication and marketing.
The list of titles that Rachel worked on at Amsco included: Amsco’s AP Biology; Amsco’s Science, Grades 6-8 (a 3-book series); Preparing for the OAA Science; Preparing for the FCAT Science, Grades 8 and 11 (two books); MCAS Science Grade 8; Life Science Work-Text, Revised Edition; and Forensic Science (IP). Along with the books, she also edited, wrote, and rewrote catalog copy and marketing information.
“Rachel was very professional to work with and had a great eye for what the book needed before it could be published. Her editing skills allow you to focus on writing content, not on becoming an editor; she takes it to the next level. Rachel’s editing was accompanied by an extremely helpful list of suggestions and recommendations for improving the book, along with a simple task list for all the detailed things a writer doesn’t always pay attention to – alerting you to partial footnotes, the need for titles and headers, suggestions for callouts, etc. Best of all, Rachel understands the writer’s voice and was able to do thorough content and proof editing while keeping the author’s voice intact. She’s great!” – Chuck Blakeman, author, Why Employees Are Always A Bad Idea
MARIE VALENTINE is a flexible editor with a light touch who will help your prose shine while keeping your unique voice intact. She has more than thirteen years of editorial experience, including work in acquisitions and production for the renowned new age book publisher Llewellyn Worldwide. She has helped numerous authors polish their personal messages into self-help, how-to and reference books as well as manuals of practical application. This editorial assistance is her life’s vocation and she will dedicate herself fully to your project’s beginning, middle and end. Her areas of expertise include astrology, paganism, tarot, Eastern traditions, herbs, crystals, feng shui, reiki/energy healing, yoga and more.
Marie will use her knowledge in the fields of spirituality and new age publishing to help your message achieve your desired level of clarity. She will adapt easily and quickly to your perceived vision and goals by remaining open to your input throughout the editing process.
Editing Services:
- Content organization
- Manuscript evaluations and overall critique
- Developmental editing
- Structural and substantive editing
- Proofreading
- Formatting and style editing (Chicago Manual of Style or project-specific)
- Copy and line editing