Editorial Services

Hi, I'm Angie, a certified Book Coach and accredited Editor. It's my goal to help you get your words out into the world. As someone who has guided over two dozen books and hundreds of articles from the writing stage to publication, I have the skills to take you through the process. From my initial assessment to the final edit, you can rely on my expertise to help make your project the best it can be, whether I'm acting as your coach or your editor.

Honest, straightforward, and to the point, I'll be clear about what works and what doesn't. I'm respectful of the hard work that goes into writing and will give you the feedback needed to help you succeed.

My coaching style is firm but kind, with the goal of helping you develop good habits, hone your skills, and build confidence. My editorial assessments consider the big picture and provide frank evaluations and suggestions. As a developmental editor, I'll help you focus on and refine themes, develop characters, and correct inconsistencies. As a copy editor or proofreader, I wield my metaphorical red pen ferociously, with a sharp eye for detail and extensive familiarity with AP, APA, and Chicago style books. My quotes include free Zoom meetings to touch base and review your progress. I'm also available for free consultations to determine exactly what phase your book is in and what your next steps should be. Ready to go to print? I can help to guide you through the mine-laden landscape of finding an agent or choosing to self-publish.

Looking for help with something smaller or more specific? I'm happy to give you a quote. All of my services are available on an hourly basis for resumes, college papers, query letters, book blurbs, articles, and more.

            "We highly recommend Angela as a hard-working and collaborative partner in your writing and editing process."

- Marnie & Rena Schwartz, Empower Your Vibe 

    "Angela proved to be the perfect editor for my new book. She was able to point out inconsistencies and tendencies which aided considerably in the development of the final product. I am happy that I worked with her, and intend to do so again."

- Paul Fleming

  • Includes:

    • A complete read-through for a thorough understanding of the material

    • Notes about my overall impressions/commercial appeal/potential audiences

    • Generalized suggestions for improvements

    • One 15-minute Zoom meeting to discuss feedback and next steps

  • I highly recommend investing in a developmental edit. It helps to:

    • Ensure logical progression, clear presentation, and smooth transitions

    • Reduce redundancy, repetition, and rambling

    • Catch any inconsistencies

    • Improve flow and pacing

    During a developmental edit, I will:

    • Suggest cuts and additions

    • Find opportunities for expanding on themes, through-lines, character development, world-building, etc.

    • Locate instances where an idea could be expanded on or relocated

    • Provide detailed suggestions for improvements via Google Docs suggestions

  • To ensure a “bookstore-ready” manuscript, I offer detailed line-by-line copy editing. This includes:

    • Edits to each sentence as needed for grammar, punctuation, and typos

    • Eliminating repetition, rephrasing awkward dialogue, correcting poor syntax

    • Rewriting/reordering sections as needed

    • Corrections for inconsistencies/factual errors

  • A final proofread to correct any remaining errors, such as formatting mistakes, typos, etc.

  • Need help filling in the details for your historical romance or verifying the facts in your true crime novel? Let me do the leg work while you do the writing.

"Angela was great. She even checked back to see how I was progressing. She went the extra mile."

- TJ Lee, A Home For Ralph

    "Angela provided the expertise I required and returned the document before deadline. This is my first book and I appreciated her patience with me and the process."

- Janet Howard, Field Notes on Letting Go