Specializing in Nonfiction Editing

Erin Brown Erin Brown, aka The Write Editor, is a full-time, professional freelance editor, proofreader, and writer. She edits book manuscripts, magazine articles, anthologies, short stories, textbooks, and more.   Erin’s formal training, ten years in Christian retailing, twenty-five years in education, and five years as a Christy Award judge affords her a wide knowledge and experience base that she brings to her editing.   Visit her Web site to view a selected client list and read what editors and authors say about Erin. Free sample edit. Let’s discuss your editing needs!     The Write Editor . . . is the right editor!     E-mail Erin         Visit Erin's Web site 012011   Mary Busha Mary Busha has 30 years of editing and publishing experience and loves to work with writers from idea stage through the publishing of their books. She offers proofreading, editing, and coaching, and she organizes and presents at writers' events. Mary works with writers at every level, but especially enjoys encouraging beginning writers on their road to publication. She specializes in nonfiction but works with writers of YA and adult fiction as well. Her rates vary according to project and needed service.           E-mail Mary              Visit Writer's Nudge 012011   Paul Conant Paul Conant enjoys finding your style and working with you to produce the best manuscript you can get published. He will sample* what you write and look for the patterns in your writing style, and then point out any inconsistencies he finds. Along the way, if he finds problems with grammar, spelling, or usage, he will use MS Word’s Reviewing Toolbar to suggest changes to you. If he finds logic or content problems that the average reader would question, he will use the Comments feature to ask questions or suggest rewrites. All at $18/hr., max. (*First hour free.)       E-mail Paul 012011   Coulter - Crews Editing is an essential step in the publishing process. Editors at The Write Way Editorial understand that as a writer, you have the amazing ability not only to communicate your messages but also to reveal the very essence of who you are. Our editors strive to work with every author with this goal in mind.  Janet K. Crews and B. Kay Coulter enjoy helping you, the author, produce a professional quality product that not only will make you as a writer look good but also will help you communicate your message with clarity and passion.         E-mail Kay Coulter           E-mail Janet Crews             Visit The Write Way Web site     Laurel den Hoed Laurel den Hoed is a freelance writer and copyeditor with a degree in English from Penn State University. Her experience includes advertising copywriting, writing for newspapers and magazines, and writing for a myriad of industries including fashion, travel, business, real estate, and church publications. Christian inspiration is Laurel’s passion. She loves to assist writers with copyediting services for books, articles, scripts, resumes, and business publications. Beginning and intermediate writers of all genres, including Christian inspiration, fiction, mystery, romance, finance, and health, are welcome to contact Laurel.              E-mail Laurel           Visit Laurel's Web site 012011     Sarah M. Hess Sarah is a certified English teacher and experienced editor. She graduated from Hope College in 2006 with a BA degree in English. Sarah has a passion for using her English and writing skills to help authors bring their work to the next level. By nature, she is very detail-oriented, organized, trustworthy, and dependable. Sarah is committed to providing her clients with outstanding service that exceeds their expectations.             E-mail Sarah         Visit Sarah's Web site 012011   Kathy Ide Brea, California   Kathy has been a published author of books, short stories, play scripts, devotionals, and Sunday school curriculum since 1988. She has been a full-time freelance editor since 1998. She offers proofreading, editing, critiquing, and mentoring for aspiring writers, established authors, and book publishers. She also speaks at writers' conferences across the country.   Kathy is the founder and coordinator of The Christian PEN and Christian Editor Network.               E-mail Kathy                  Visit Kathy's Web site           Visit Kathy's blog         Visit Christian Editor Network 012999   Susanne Lakin Susanne Lakin is a novelist and professional copy editor specializing in editing books for publication. Susanne loves to help writers with their books, teaching them useful skills as she edits. She feels a good rapport with clients is essential. Her strong biblical background draws her to pastors and others with books on theological topics. She has edited books on ministry, theology, eschatology, Bible prophecy, as well as devotionals and books for youth. Current client references are available upon request. Susanne also offers a free sample edit for those wanting to see how she works.        E-mail Susanne        Visit Susanne's Web site 012011   Michelle Levigne Michelle Levigne has been editing in many forms since 2000. Her experience includes editing for small/e-press publishers, a Massachusetts-based business publisher, and as an author resource for Xulon Press, plus eight years as a proofreader for a national advertising agency, and ten years in the editorial department of a community newspaper. She has finalled in various writing contests, including the EPIC Award and Dreamrealms Award, and won the EPPIE in 2006 in the Inspirational category. She has been editing full-time since 2008 and has over 40 novels/short stories published through small/e-press.     E-mail Michelle             Visit Michelle's Web site           Visit Michelle's blog 012011   Julie Link Julie holds a B.A. in English and French. As a lover of both good ideas and good writing, her mission is to bring the two together. The name of her business, "Efficax Editing," reflects her goal: "efficax" is Latin for "effective." Her mission is to help writers communicate their ideas in the most effective manner possible. Her first love is editing expository writing on biblical topics; she also offers proficiency in editing other non-fiction genres.  She has edited one published work, Fly with Me on Wings of Hope.         E-mail Julie 012011   Jeanette Morris Jeanette Morris (First Impressions Writing Services) has helped over 25 writers publish memoirs, family histories, instructional manuals, self-help books, Bible studies, theological expositions, and various works of fiction. She welcomes smaller projects, as well, such as magazine articles, resumes, poetry, web text, devotionals, and even picture books! Jeanette also enjoys mentoring beginning writers and non-native speakers.   Jeanette has a B.A. in English and an M.A. in British Literature. She has had several articles and devotionals published and is currently coauthoring a middle-grade children’s novel.   Contact Jeanette for a free sample edit and quote for your project today!       E-mail Jeanette               Visit Jeanette's Web site 012011   H. L. Nigro   Heidi (H. L.) Nigro is a seasoned editor and author specializing in nonfiction and academic manuscripts and book development projects. Her publishing company, Strong Tower Publishing, has published numerous books by pastors and ministry leaders.  Heidi is known for her ability to handle difficult content (including theological, end times, and marriage/relationship issues) while maintaining the voice and intent of the author. She quickly earns the trust of her clients, many of whom have been with her for years. She offers developmental editing, copyediting, book development, manuscript evaluation, author mentoring, and proofreading.         E-mail Heidi        Visit Strong Tower Publishing 012011   Tracy Ruckman   Tracy Ruckman is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and photographer, with numerous credits in national, local, and online publications. Her editing experience includes book manuscripts-fiction and nonfiction, magazine articles, textbooks, newspaper articles, newsletters, Web content, advertising copy, and short stories.    She specializes in helping new writers, and offers special "prep-package" pricing for authors taking the self-publishing route.   She provides services through:   Write Integrity Editorial Services - a full-service agency offering a variety of editing services for new and established authors, including mentoring. WIES Workshops - coordinates monthly online courses for anyone interested in writing for the Christian market.       E-mail Tracy               Visit Tracy's Web site            Visit Tracy's blog 012999   Nanette Thorsen-Snipes Nanette Thorsen-Snipes, Buford, Ga., is a full-time freelance writer and editor. Her writing credits include children’s fiction (Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse, Clubhouse Jr., and others), and adult nonfiction, including stories in more than 50 compilation books (Guideposts, Thomas Nelson, Integrity Press, etc.), as well as devotions. Her editing experience includes nonfiction books and articles, children’s books, monthly corporate newsletters and a bimonthly Christian writers’ newsletter, short stories, press releases, promotional materials, business material, and resumes, among others.   Services:   FaithWorks Editorial & Writing, Inc. – Editing services for new and established authors.       E-mail Nanette             Visit FaithWorks Editorial & Writing, Inc. Web site 012011   TLT Editing Tracy L. Tiritilli, Editor   Specializing in copyediting, substantive editing, and developmental editing for various nonfiction genres and formats: ·         Books and articles ·         Academic papers ·         Web and blog content ·         Technical documentation ·         Curriculum ·         Business writing   With a master's degree in Professional Writing and years of experience, Tracy has not only the bare-bones ability to catch surface errors, but a talent for digging deep, seeking out patterns, and providing insightful solutions. She comprehends the deeper issues of written communication, understands the needs of various audiences and how to identify and reach out to them effectively, and possesses the artistry and creativity to help make writing appealing and engaging.     E-mail Tracy                     Visit TLT Editing's Web site 122010   Judy Vandiver Judy Vandiver is a full-time freelance writer and editor with numerous publication credits. Her editing experience includes fiction, non-fiction, web content, newsletters, and magazine articles.  Judy offers her editing services under the name Writing for God’s Glory, a ministry dedicated to inspiring others to use their God-given talents in areas of communication.  "Growing up, I always had a book stuck under my nose, was talking non-stop, or busy correcting other people's grammar. Who knew I could make a living doing the very things that annoyed my siblings?"         E-mail Judy                     Visit Judy's Web site                          Visit Judy’s Blog 012011   Nancy Arant Williams Stover, Missouri Nancy is a freelance editor, the author of hundreds of published articles and twenty-seven Christian novels, and is currently working as the associate editor for Beautiful One magazine. She has a gift for getting into the author's head and reading between the lines, bringing "dry bones" to life. She offers a wide range of editing services and can take that dusty manuscript languishing in your bottom drawer and make it "sing." See Nancy for professional editing of books, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as brochures and web content.     E-mail Nancy                 Visit Nancy's Web site  012011