Book Design

Jun 01 2019

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…

Jan 08 2019

Word vs. InDesign for Document Revisions

After I ran into a misunderstanding for a multi-authored book revision between making changes to content and dealing with formatting, I realized again how Microsoft Word-centric most writers and subject matter experts are, and that I need to take extra time to educate in order to avoid client anxiety and create the best input for…

Jul 30 2018

Benefits of a Publishing Team

I’ve been book shepherding (more than just editing) for several years now, and I’d like to focus on one aspect of helping individual authors navigate through the publishing process: the importance of using a team, and not just one person. Yep, I can do it all (well, almost), but having me carry out all the…

Jun 26 2018

Book Design: Principles vs. Tools

As I’m gaining more experience in interior book design and one of its software tools, InDesign, I am struck by the focus people have on the niftiness of the tool over curiosity about the actual knowledge (principles) of book design. Book design (typesetting back in the days before desktop publishing software) has a multi-hundred-year history…

For The Sacred You & The Heart Knows

"Joanne was a great help in proofreading and helping me get across the message I was writing about. She gave insightful feedback that helped me understand the reader's perspective and where within my writing I had failed to fully clarify my meanings. She was astute, friendly and caring in her work."

Toby Negus

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2020-01-28T13:54:22-08:00

Toby Negus

"Joanne was a great help in proofreading and helping me get across the message I was writing about. She gave insightful feedback that helped me understand the reader's perspective and where within my writing I had failed to fully clarify my meanings. She was astute, friendly and caring in her work."

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Great editor with a sharp eye for detail!

Joanne edited my first book, Wonder and the Medicine Wheels: A Rainbow Warrior's Tale. She helped prepare my work for publishing with a keen eye, patience and understanding. Joanne also came up with some great ideas and suggestions that helped to bring flow to my book as a whole. A great editor with an open mind for different kinds of literature. Thanks Joanne! All the very best!

Pàl Ó’ Siadhail

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2020-02-04T09:42:35-08:00

Pàl Ó’ Siadhail

Joanne edited my first book, Wonder and the Medicine Wheels: A Rainbow Warrior's Tale. She helped prepare my work for publishing with a keen eye, patience and understanding. Joanne also came up with some great ideas and suggestions that helped to bring flow to my book as a whole. A great editor with an open mind for different kinds of literature. Thanks Joanne! All the very best!

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An indispensable voice in the writing of my memoir

She has edited two books for me at this point, and her guidance never fails to provide the direction I need to sharpen my focus and strengthen my story. I so appreciate that her expertise is offered with humor, wisdom, kindness, and intuition. I am so grateful for Joanne's invaluable presence and assistance through the incredibly intimate process of memoir book writing!

Kristy Sweetland, Coaching to Come Alive

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2020-03-01T10:28:24-08:00

Kristy Sweetland, Coaching to Come Alive

She has edited two books for me at this point, and her guidance never fails to provide the direction I need to sharpen my focus and strengthen my story. I so appreciate that her expertise is offered with humor, wisdom, kindness, and intuition. I am so grateful for Joanne's invaluable presence and assistance through the incredibly intimate process of memoir book writing!

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For Another City upon a Hill

"I have reviewed the proof and I am very, very pleased with your work. I cannot believe that the editor and I missed some of the things you picked up."

Joe Conforti, University of Southern Maine

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2018-09-14T12:03:00-07:00

Joe Conforti, University of Southern Maine

"I have reviewed the proof and I am very, very pleased with your work. I cannot believe that the editor and I missed some of the things you picked up."

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For My Dogs and How They Shaped My Life

"Joanne served as my partner in publishing my memoir. She shepherded me expertly through developmental editing, book design and the often bewildering steps to finally get self-published. I recommend Joanne highly for help with your book." Read More...

Jude Heimel

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2018-12-11T11:15:54-08:00

Jude Heimel

"Joanne served as my partner in publishing my memoir. She shepherded me expertly through developmental editing, book design and the often bewildering steps to finally get self-published. I recommend Joanne highly for help with your book." Read More...

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