A book’s style sheet is the foundation of its style. Sometimes begun at the substantive editing stage, but more often at the copyediting stage, a style sheet is a comprehensive list of any style choices made by authors and editors. These choices include choices regarding dictionary and style guide (for example, the Chicago Manual of […]
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“[Senior Editor] Michael said he and the authors are over the moon with your copyedit; just an awesome, awesome job. So thank you!” Crissy Boylan, managing editor, ECW Press “Cat is a consummate professional and her work is top-notch. She has a remarkable eye for hard-to-spot details, and has snatched me from the jaws of […]
This is a non-exhaustive list of some of the books I have worked on, either as substantive editor, stylistic editor, copyeditor, or proofreader — or more than one of the above. Fiction A Deadly Venture by Chris Laing A Family Matter by Chris Laing A Little More Free by John McFetridge A Private Man by Chris […]
It can be a challenge to know what kind of editing your book needs. Here is what I can do for your book; Editors Canada offers more information about the different levels of editing here. Services I offer Substantive editing, also known as developmental editing, is “big-picture” editing. For fiction, this can include looking at […]
Every book needs an editor. Be sure yours finds the right one. I am a book editor specializing in trade fiction and nonfiction for publishing companies and independent authors. Whether you plan to self-publish or are preparing to submit your manuscript to a publisher, agent, or writing contest, I can work with you at every […]