Supporting fine word craft, one book at a time.
I’m a book shepherd.
That means I know a good bit about the publishing process and can lead you through whatever steps you need me for.
Manuscript Evaluation
Just got that story completed and need a professional reader to give it more than a pat-on-the-back read? I can take a look at your story flow and help you craft that engaging experience for your readers.
Editing & Proofreading
Need a set of eagle eyes to copy edit or proofread your text? I take a practical and flexible approach that honors your voice and gives everyone a smooth read.
Book Design
Need a more professional layout than Microsoft Word can provide? Let’s work on a great layout with awesome fonts and text organization. With InDesign, we can catch and keep readers’ attention.
Need some hand-holding?
I love to work with self-publishing authors. Let’s walk this path together and master the process.
From my clients . . .
From the blog . . .
Professional vs. Peer Editing
As a professional editor and proofreader, I am about 99% in favor of professional editing and proofreading. Not just because it’s my bread and butter, though. I’ve been a voracious reader since age seven, and I really want good copy to make my reading experience awesome. Self-Publishing Cost Trade-Offs I do understand that indie authors…
Playing the Scheduling Game
My editorial colleague and good friend from the far north of Scotland, Sara Donaldson has some great advice on renegotiating with clients when publishing schedules shift. Her article is located here; check it out. It’s Gotten Crazy Out There! In the almost twenty-five years I’ve been providing publishing services like editing, indexing, and book design,…
Master Pages in InDesign
After several years of working interior book design, I still wonder why Adobe makes their InDesign software so complex. I know that the idea may be to provide a rich palette of tools and options, but it’s still a bit intimidating. I’ve worked with Photoshop before, so I know how much Adobe loves “tools” and…
Capitalization: The Consistency Challenge
Dear Writers, I’m your reader (as well as being an editor/proofreader), and what I’m looking for is a smooth and engaging experience with your words. Inconsistent capitalizing of words that normally aren’t makes me stop and wonder if this instance is different and how it relates to the rest of your story. Don’t make me…