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Lisa L. Nash

FREE SPIRIT LITERARY SERVICES. I am a published children's author who now runs a freelance editorial services agency for both published and aspiring children's authors. I have studied at the Institute of Children's Literature and am a current member of SCBWI, CANSCAIP and the EAC (Editor's Association of Canada). I am also an independent contracting agent for a well-established literary agency based in Ohio. I specialize in children's literature and media representation. Nominated for recognition in the 2002 edition of the Who's Who in U.S. Writers, Editors & Poets.
Services: Extensive experience with proofreading, copyediting, rewriting, stylistic & structural editing. Specializing strictly in children's and young adult's fiction/nonfiction book manuscripts and magazine articles. Rates vary according to the length of the submitted manuscript. Contact:
Lisa L. Nash, Children's Author/Editor & Agent,
Free Spirit Literary Services, 1091 Arnold Street, P.O. Box #203,
Bell Ewart, Ontario, Canada L0L1C0
P: (705) 456-0995 F: (705) 456-8137 or email Lisa L. Nash

Phantom Court Publishing

A writing, editorial, and literary salon serving literary, professional, business, corporate, and academic communities. Includes nonfiction books, novels, poetry, scripts, academic publications, business plans and more. Also provides ghostwriting, book design, desktop publishing, and electronic media preparation.

EditAmerica

Copyediting and proofreading of various print publications as well as material in other media as follows: refereed medical journals; biomedical, medical, nursing, sports medicine, and surgical textbooks and textbook series; engineering textbooks; a bimonthly computer and communications technology, peer-reviewed professional magazine; a professional musicians' quarterly; a nurses' quarterly; annotated bibliographies; company annual reports; business, consulting, financial, legal, and management magazines, newsletters, and press releases; elementary, secondary, and higher education textbooks covering geography, history, language arts, mathematics, psychology, social studies, sociology, and transportation technology; professional books for teachers; instructors' guides and manuals; SAT prep textbooks; English as a foreign language textbooks; educational-institution viewbooks; English grammar handbooks; books on learning disabilities; religious treatises; biographies; travel guides; employee compensation and benefits handbooks; and company Web sites.
EditAmerica , 115 Jacobs Creek Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
P: 609-882-5852, F: 609-882-5851, E-mail: editamerica@usa.com

Harold Johnson

TextStyle Services. If you're an author or publisher, let me be your ally. I can bring you top-notch copyediting and proofreading skills, using the Chicago Manual of Style, as well as years of experience, as my guides. I have a discerning eye for grammatical blunders, hackneyed expressions, and random typos, and can catch what others miss. My years working for the former dean of Harvard's JFK School of Government taught me clarity, accuracy, and speed. On top of that, I bring an ability to listen to and respect each individual client's needs. I would very much like the opportunity to work with you.
Copyediting: $25-30/hr Proofreading: $20-25/hr, or $2-4 per page.
Email Harold Johnson . 946 River Road Buxton, ME 04093 p/f: 207-929-4142

The Mightier Pen

Concept Editing—Nonfiction and Fiction. I am a retired lawyer, who has been writing and editing since 1996. Although my background is nontraditional, my training and experience has taught me to be highly organized, an excellent judge of character and characterizations, with a highly tuned ear for the nuance of language. As a family lawyer for twenty years, I am experienced in judging and defining relationships.
I'm experienced at writing and editing both fiction and non-fiction. For more information please visit my website at www.themightierpen.com.

Bill Presz

I have more than 25 Years experience in writing, editing, proofreading, layout and other varied prepress operations. I have edited various types of publications, directories and textbooks. I keep a balance between respect for the writer's art and accepted stylistic standards. The part I play in the production of any product is orderly and timely. I also have the technical ability and capacity to provide design, graphics and full DTP services. Please email Bill Presz for more information.

BuzzWorks Communications

I'm a professional freelance editor and writer with 12 years of experience in business information technology publishing in Asia, both in the print and online domains.
Services: Among the services I provide are rewriting, copyediting, ghostwriting of opinion pieces and editorial contributions, polishing of press releases, and website content critiques. I've also done business partner profiles and customer case studies for large IT vendors. Complementary services that I can provide are access to Asian media names and event management for companies new to Asia. Email Lim Kok Kiong at BuzzWorks Communications for more information or to discuss projects.

Arnold Friedman

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. Let a former newspaper editor help you find just the right words to express your thoughts. I retired after 42 years editing newspapers and teaching journalism, and am now a freelance writer and book editor. I am a writer's editor who has edited books for first-time writers and scholarly publications; papers for students and job applicants; you name it, I've done it. I am a careful, thoughtful, nitpicking editor who prides himself on making the document I'm working on the best it can be. I like to work closely with authors. I try not to rewrite but to improve, not to over-edit but to hone the author's words. I'm speedy without being hasty, computer literate and I never miss a deadline. The 20-plus books I've worked on in the past three years attest to my abilities. I hope I can edit for you.
Resume available on request. My rates are reasonable and I can work by the hour, by the page or by the job. Try me; I think you'll be pleased with the result.
Arnold Friedman. Email: arnif@aol.com P: 502-896-0008

A-1 Writing and Editing

Offers editorial help to individual writers and corporations--from proof reading to strident content editing, manuscript critique, and book doctoring. We can also provide writing services on any topic (business, academic, nonfiction) and in any genre (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction).
Because our editors are former academics, including Creative Writing teachers, as well as published authors, we can also provide personalized mentoring services for creative writers and the authors of theses and dissertations (i.e., for those whose advisors are proving less than adequately helpful).
No job is too big or too small, and all jobs are bid on an individual basis to account for the many possibilities each text represents. Our rates are fair, and we always endeavor to meet your requested due dates. For your peace of mind, we provide a service agreement outlining the particulars of your contracted editorial, writing, research, and mentoring services; and your work and our agreement always remain confidential. For your free initial consultation and bid please contact Michael McIrvin or visit our web site at A-1writing and editing.

Arlene Colette Miller

 

Writer, editor, proofreader, and indexer with over 15 years experience in all print media. I look forward to accepting all types of writing, editing, and proofreading projects. My experience is as follows:

  • · Copyeditor for technical manuals and marketing materials for three major computer companies: Subject matter includes telecommunications, software applications, and hardware.
  • · Technical writer/project manager for software applications, major computer company.
  • · Copyeditor for textbook publishers Human Kinetics, Course Technologies, Allyn Bacon: kinesiology, e-commerce, and other subjects.
  • · Medical editor: neonatal nursing magazine.
  • · Feature writer: newspaper with 136.000 circulation.
  • · Newspaper reporter: Palm Beach Times (FL).
  • · UPI editor: daily Florida newspaper.
  • · Freelance writer: entertainment magazine.
  • Special skills include medical terminology, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works, indexing with Framemaker. Supervisory, project leader, and teaching experience. I have a B.A. degree with a double major in Communications and English Literature. I am currently a M.A. candidate in Humanities, with a specialization in Music. I am very knowledgeable and interested in the arts and humanities. My prices are negotiable and I am willing to discuss fees with you and work within your budget. I look forward to talking with you. Please email me at: bigwords101@yahoo.com
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    Sophie Michals

    Tech-savvy copy editor and proofreader with 6+ years of experience in advertising and publishing. My main concentration has been print, broadcast, and Web advertising, but also includes business proposals, technical manuals, language arts textbooks, and graphic standards manuals. I work with several style manuals, and adapt my editing style to suit each client's needs. Style manuals: Chicago Manual of Style, Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual, American Medical Association Manual of Style, Words into Type, and Wired Style. Contact: Sophie Michals

    WordTech Communications

    WordTech Communications is your personal editor. We'll edit your author's manuscript, business document, or other material for clarity, correctness, and conciseness. If there's a better way to say it, we'll help you find it. Contact Kevin Walzer, Ph.D., Senior Editor.
    P: (513) 474-3761, F: (513) 474-9034, E-mail:     kwalzer@wordtechweb.com.

    Edit-Text Writing Services

    William Britton of Edit-Text Services supplies superior writing and editing services to authors, publishers, and corporate clients. Specifics include the ability to:

    • · Create unified, descriptive text from collections of client documents.
    • · Create abstracts or summaries of client material.
    • · Copyedit a wide range of subject matter, including technology, science, medicine, and the humanities .
    • · Write user manual documentation.
    • · Work with SGML templates.
  • Partial Client List: Allied Business Intelligence, Inc.; Allworth Press; Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Education Center for Prostate Cancer Patients; Interactive, Inc.; New York Trend Magazine; WatchIT.com. Education: M.A. in English, Queens College and B.A. in Comparative Literature, State University of New York. Contact: Email William Britton or check out Edit-Text Writing Services
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    Kim Myers

    Freelance editor and proofreader with 20 years experience, capable of organizing and polishing any type of material. My work is of the highest quality. My experience includes a long career as managing editor for Patagonia, consistent winner of gold awards in publishing and leader in environmental issues surrounding the outdoor industry.
    Srength: ability to comprehend the needs of the project and to deliver finished work clean and on time. Specialties: Outdoor industry, horses, animals of all kinds. Email     Kim Myers.

    Lauren Lee

    I have been a writer and editor since 1985. Accuracy, clarity and impact are the hallmarks of my work. I have a superior eye for detail, and a proven ability to delve deeply into text, drawing out the meaning and structure the author intended. My academic credentials include an M.A. in Journalism. I spent seven years as a new writer and editor, then in 1993 I chose the freelance lifestyle and began to specialize in the aviation industry. Though my work ranges from proofreading to writing, my strength lies in substantive and technical editing.
    Experience includes writing and editing aviation texts and book-length technical manuals; preparing submissions for aviation groups lobbying federal agencies in Canada and the United States; writing and editing promotional packages, brochures and speeches, for museums and nonprofit organizations; writing, editing, and proofreading articles for publications in Canada, the United States and Australia. Absolute confidentiality assured. Quick turnaround. Industry-standard rates.
    Contact     LJ@bushhawks.com

    Editorial Edge

    The Editorial Edge brings you 10 years of combined publishing experience. Offering developmental editing, proofreading, copyediting, writing, and consultation services, The Editorial Edge is the answer to all of your editorial needs. Please email us at editorialedge@yahoo.comfor pricing and information.

    Karen K. Boyd

    Services: Veteran feature writer, web content creator and book editor available for freelance projects. Experience: Currently, create web and print content for educational and other publishers. Edit book manuscripts as concept developer or copy editor. Feature writer and fine arts reviewer as full-time staffer for daily newspapers such as The Arizona Republic. Created, designed wrote and edited several corporate university magazines and newsletters, supervised freelance staff.
    Areas of Strength: Lively, accurate, highly readable prose. Excellent interviewer for personal and business profiles. Humor pieces; music, art and theater reviews. Fast, intelligent editor who only improves what is there, does not add own voice. Clarifies, strengthens impact, improves flow.
    Published works: Web site (dot.com now deceased); hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles; humor book ("The Cat Book for Cats") and book-length mystery fiction, in progress. Edited works: magazines (entire content), web sites, fiction and nonfiction book manuscripts.

    Fees: Writing: $40/hour; 20-plus hours a week, $25/hour.
    Editing: in depth, $5-$10/page; proofreading or light editing, $2-$3/page.
    Software: Word, Adobe PageMaker, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and others.
    Style: AP, Chicago
    Contact:     Karen K. Boyd or visit my web site at http://home.san.rr.com/writing/

    Jan Martin

    I'm an enthusiastic writer/editor with over 20 years of experience with particular training in the area of environmental review. From 1990 to 1999 I edited the printed word for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). I was editor for a three-volume Shoreline Management Initiative Environmental Impact Statement and also wrote effective NEPA documents, and applied the NEPA process. At the TVA I would often peruse a letter, report, or article before it left the office. My coworkers liked to ask, "Would you Janitize this for me?" Since mid-1999 I've work from home, publishing a one-page newsletter that I sell to television stations.
    I love words and react to misspelled, misused, and misplaced words the same way a neatnik responds to a crooked picture on the wall--I itch to fix them. For more information on my editorial services, please contact: Jan Martin, Martin Publishing, P.O. Box 5834, Knoxville, TN 37928-0834
    Email:     janicegmartin@earthlink.net

    Tougheditor

    Proofreading, copyediting, and writing services at competitive rates. I want to ensure that your final product has impeccable grammar, consistent style, and solid content. My editing clients have included software companies, literary centers, government offices, translators, and fiction and non-fiction authors. I have written for Web sites, businesses, and magazines, and my work with companies around the country has earned me a reputation as a meticulous editor and a thorough researcher.

    Rates: $15/hr for proofreading; $20/hr for copyediting
    Visit my     Web site, email Stephanie Barton

    WriterService Publications

    We provide complete book production and writing services for authors and publishers. We also provides database processing and fund raising correspondences for non-profit organizations. For authors who have NO time to write, we have a tape equals text service.
    Over the past ten years we have provided publishing services on literally HUNDREDS of books, brochures, newsletters and graphics projects. We CAN serve your needs. Visit our web site at     WriterService Publication or email us.

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    Writers/Content Editors/Copyeditors/Proofreaders

    Write Right Editorial

    Thom Winckelmann
    . . . offers freelance content and developmental editing, and specializes in K-12 textbooks; editing and writing background in such nonfiction content areas as social studies, military history, economics, and Holocaust and genocide studies. Areas of interest include juvenile and adult fiction, particularly historical fiction, food, travel, photography, and music. Nonfiction experience includes most titles in the Harcourt Horizons series, with project management responsibilities for World Regions and North Carolina ancillaries.

    Educational background includes a B.A. in International Relations and a graduate degree in the liberal studies; graduate thesis on Holocaust and genocide education. For more informaiton contact: e-mail to info@writerighteditorial.com call 407.463.5893; or visit Write Right Editorial.

    Sparkle and Shine Editing Service

    You've spent precious time agonizing over your words and polishing your prose. Now, before you submit to that publisher, let Sparkle and Shine Editing give your manuscript that final gleam.

    With a background in journalism, fifteen years of writing experience, and senior editorial experience
    with an epublisher, I can assist you in preparing that last, shining draft. What I won't do is re-write
    your work or edit out your own unique voice. Contact me, Jan Janssen, at my     website for additional information and fees.

    The Writer's Block

    Hire the services of an efficient, fast and low-cost editor, writer and copywriter. If you want a story, essay or term paper researched and written, you have come to the right place. If you want these tasks done without burning a hole through your pockets, you have definitely come to the right place. If you have an assignment to hand out please visit The Writer's Blockor email me, Paritosh Bansal ,I will respond within two days -- I work through the week.

    Write Manuscript Editing

    Providing manuscript evaluation, editing, copy editing and proofreading as well as many other helpful resources for writers, both established and beginner. We offer quality service at affordable prices. Contact: Email Nancy Rose or visit our Website

    Joan Ames

    Author and book developer Joan Ames is a content editor with experience in autobiography, philosophy, public health, environmental issues, the arts, sales documents, speeches, newsletters, and fundraising materials. Her specialty is in taking awkward or professionally dense language and rendering it meaningful to the general public. She works to produce material that is compelling and easy to read. She follows the famous Strunk and White approach to writing: "Omit needless words!"
    Ms. Ames has one published book entitled,     Mastery: Interviews With Thirty Remarkable People. (1997) Rudra Press, Oregon. Books she has edited include: A Healer's Journey, by Sree Chakravarti, The Fundamentals of Kashmir Shaivism, by B.N.Pandit, Significance Of The Tantric Tradition, by Kamalakar Mishra. As writer and editor, Ms. Ames has worked for nonprofit and academic institutions such as: The Environmental Defense Fund, Hospice of Bloomington (Indiana), the Harvard School Of Public Health, and the Harvard AIDS Institute. Email Joan Ames.

    Christine Sabooni

    I am a professional proofreader who has worked successfully since 1991 on a freelance basis. My experience includes technical, medical, scholarly, and general trade publications, including books, manuals, and journals. Rates: From $20/hour or at a negotiated page rate (from $2-$5/page).
    Contact     Christine Sabooni for more information, list of selected projects, or my professional references. P: 408.245.3292

    Anne Dillon

    I am a script doctor who will assist you in shaping and perfecting your screenplay for television or as a feature film. My background includes working as Director of Development for a small, successful film company in New York, Fred Berner Films, for many years. In this capacity I worked with screenwriters to properly develop their material and ready it for film production. Films worked on include "THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO," released by Fine Line Features, and "VANYA ON 42ND STREET," for the late French director, Louis Malle. "VANYA ON 42ND STREET" was released by Sony Pictures Classics. A feature film screenplay of my own, an adaptation of a best-selling novel, is set to be produced in 2001. I have extensive contacts within the film industry. I also work with novelists, properly shaping and editing their material.

    Screenplays: $120 for a first read and comprehensive analysis (printed report)
    $80 for each subsequent read and comprehensive analysis (printed report)
    of the same screenplay.
    Novels : $25/hour.
    References available upon request. Please contact me at (212) 717-9420 or via     email.

    Kathy Goldberg

    Need a polished editorial pro to transform your copy from dull to dazzling? I've been a professional editor and writer for 22 years. My skills include:

    • · original writing
    • · text editing (light to heavy, including major rewrites and reorganizing, as needed)
    • · content development
    • · project management (day-to-day monitoring and troubleshooting, managing other editors and writers)
    • · developing and writing business plans.
  • In my specialty area—health care content—I've written and edited materials both for consumers and health care professionals. I can write and edit to any style or preference—academic, informal, or anywhere in between. I am familiar with health care procedures and equipment and have worked extensively on pharmaceutical copy. I'm known for my reliability, speed, and high-quality work.
    See my listing in the     American Medical Writers Organization freelance directory.
    Email me or P 215-345-1692.
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    Michelle Richards

    Eagle Eyes. Available for everything from copyediting and proofreading to editorial project management in the New England area and beyond.
    Copyediting clients include A K Peters, Ltd., a leading math and science publisher in Massachusetts. Experience includes four years with Virtuoso, the country's leading luxury travel marketing company, where I was responsible for the creation and execution of direct mail campaigns and annual directories for 330+ five-star hotels and resorts around the world. This included substantial coordination with clients, the production and direct mail departments, freelance writers and designers and the filmhouse and printer. My 2001 direct mail campaign won a Silver Merit Award at the Adrian Advertising Competition and my annual directory, Best of the Best, is acclaimed as the premier hotel/resort guide in the travel industry.
    Samples and references available upon request. Great rates, never miss a deadline, extreme attention to detail. References can attest to this reputation. Welcome most subject material.
    Contact:     Michelle Richards.

    Writing & Editing, Inc.

    We offer professional and comprehensive writing and editing services, serving all types of clients worldwide and at very affordable prices! Check us out at our websiteor contact us at our Colorado Office: 720.851.9155, by Fax: 303.841.9503, or by email

    Writerlisa.com

    Lisa Addison has been a journalist for more than 20 years. She has worked as a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, San Antonio Express-News, Houston Chronicle, UPI, and others. She's been a freelancer since 1996. The author writes for local, regional and national newspapers, magazines, websites, and television programs. Writing interests include: Features, travel, profiles, women's interests, family, food, human interest stories, business, and more. Addison also writes books and business guides and is always interested in taking on new assignments. She also has a syndicated features column that is available to newspapers, magazines, and selected websites.
    Awards include a first place in 1999 in the "Profiles" category by the Orange County (CA) Press Club for a lengthy profile that appeared in the Los Angeles Times. Her latest e-book, "377 Unbelievable Classified & Personal Ads" was profiled in the Los Angeles Times by Metro columnist Steve Harvey! (March 6, 2001). The e-book is available at     booklocker.com. Lisa is looking for a publisher and/or agent for that book, as well as for other book projects.
    Services: Provides a full range of public relations services, including press releases, annual reports, company profiles, etc. Very reasonable rates. E-mail     Lisa Addison to discuss your editorial needs, or visit her at: writerlisa.com

    Virginia Mohlere

    Copyeditor. Former Senior Manuscript Editor at the University of Chicago Press. 3+ years of experience as a medical and science copyeditor. Areas of expertise include nephrology, genetics, astronomy, physics, oceanography, infectious disease. References and resume provided on request. Contact: Virginia Mohlere , Snail mail: on request

    Vickie Cowart - A Way With Words

    A Way With Words: I'm a fast as blazes desktop publisher and typesetter with excellent proofreading and editing skills. My main client for the past four years is a large company whose schedule follows the school year. The primary deliverable is a high-quality proposal (usually 250-300 pages in length) comprised of materials gathered from varied sources and based on client-supplied specifications/requirements. One of my primary focii -- in addition to grammar, punctuation and spelling accuracy -- is to ensure that the finished proposal reads as though it were written as one document. I would be well-suited to your needs because:

    1. I have than 20 years' experience in preparing material for publication -- from typesetting
    through final edit and layout.
    2. I'm adaptable to your project's needs -- keying, proofing, or editing.
    3. I won't impose my preferences on your work.
    4. Our rates are flexible to fit your needs: Proofreading: $18-20/hr or $2-4/page;
    Copyediting: $22-25/hr

    My partners and I are meticulous and creative. We offer a combined background of more than fifty years in several specialties. Our desire is to help your work reach publication in its best possible form. We're your answer to adding that final polish, and have never missed a deadline. We look forward to working with you. Contact: Vickie Cowart - A Way With Words or (407)222-0031.

    Mary Junewick

    I have excellent copyediting, proofreading, and page layout/design checking skills. If you want a thorough job, I am the person to call. I have over twelve years experience as a book editor for F&W Publications, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio and Productivity, Inc. in New York City. I now do freelance editing and can supply references upon request. My rates are very reasonable. I have a Master's degree in mental health counseling. (See my website at www.seefeasy.com.) Other areas of specialty editing or knowledge are business improvement, the humanities, fine and commercial arts, and spiritual/inspirational literature. Contact me, Mary Junewick, at: (503) 666-5725 Or e-mail WriteContent or mjunewick@attbi.com to request my services.

    MyResearchNeeds

    Katrina O'Brien: Helping nonfiction writers, organizations, and publishers with in-depth research, fact finding, information analysis, expert finding, personal database creation, bibliographic expansion, fact checking, reprint permission, and indexing. Specializing in academia, the arts, social sciences, and current events. Visit MyResearchNeeds for more details including past projects, client reactions, and rates.

    Tom Hayes

    Looking for freelance editing opportunities. I've been in publishing for more than 20 years and am currently employed as Managing Editor of Macmillan USA in Indianapolis. I've edited for newspapers, magazines and book publishers. Availability: 10-20 hours per week to start, Style Guides: Chicago Manual and Associated Press. Contact: Tom Hayes

    Aurelia Navarro

    "Words are my business." I am a freelance editor with over 16 years of experience in publishing. I have edited over 40 books, ranging from how to achieve ISO 9000 accreditation to the autobiography of a hands-on charismatic healer. My goal is to work with authors to produce "words that work" — language that communicates, instructs, and clarifies. I am undaunted by detail, have a fine eye for the errant comma, and meet deadlines as a matter of course. For a project bid or more information, contact Aurelian Navarro

    Karen Price

    Karen has a BA in Linguistics and graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors, from the University of Arizona, May 1999. She would like the opportunity to work with writers to assist them in discovering their natural talent as well as providing copyediting expertise. In her current position, Karen helps learning disabled students research, organize, and write papers for their classes. Karen has also worked with an independent writer on five documents, two of which have been published. Email: Karen Price

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