Editorial Services

I completed the Publishing Certificate at Toronto Metropolitan University where I focused on courses in copy, stylistic, and cookbook editing, as well as indexing, proofreading, and Ebook publication. During my studies, I was honored to be nominated for the Rosemary Shipton Award for Excellence in Book Editing. Although I only offer editing services in English, I am happy to use my French-language skills to assist clients with copy that has been translated from French into English. Prior to TMU, I completed a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Winnipeg.

I am an experienced editor based in the Twin Cities specializing in young adult, new adult, and adult fiction. What makes me unique as an editor is my additional background in marketing, PR, and publishing product planning. In our work together, I will help you hone your manuscript with honest, constructive feedback and attention to detail combined with ideas for the bigger picture and how your manuscript will highlight (as well as stand out from!) industry trends. It is my goal to push you to your next level as a writer, and I hope you’ll find that working with me leaves you an even stronger storyteller than before.

Years in the field: 6
Years freelancing: 1

Helga Schier, Ph.D., is the founder and owner of withpenandpaper LLC, an independent editorial services firm. She is also the Editorial Director of CamCat Publishing, an indie publisher with a curated list of titles in genre fiction (mystery/suspense, romance, sci-fi, fantasy) and nonfiction for adults and YA. With 30 years of experience in the book publishing industry, formerly serving as editor and executive editor in Big Five publishing houses, Ms. Schier guides authors through the development and revision process. Handling a manuscript like a diamond in the rough, Ms. Schier’s editorial work focuses on the refinement of story, character, scene work and stylistic issues, helping writers unlock the potential of their manuscripts.

Years in the field: 1
Years freelancing: 1

Hi! My name is Sam and I own Emerald City Editing, a Seattle-based editing company. I provide proofreading, copy-editing, and ghostwriting services for both fiction and non-fiction. Please reach out with any editing, proofreading, book, or life thoughts; I’d love to connect!

Harvard-educated editor, writer, and teacher with 20+ years of experience. I will bring out the best in your work and help you become a better writer. I’m encouraging, easy to work with, and love helping writers achieve their dreams.

Editrix: Syntactic & lexical levels / developmental

Years in the field: 10

Productive, diligent editor, who has refined text for many years for print and online formats. Focus is on addressing the basic issues of style, grammar, and punctuation to the more substantive of writing vigor, organization, and concept development. Goal for the ideal reading experience: a combination of easy-to-understand language with an engaging voice and tone, no matter the subject matter or technical difficulty.

I am an editor with a background in education and a focus on educational materials for children and adults. I hold a copyediting certificate, an MA in teaching, a BA in English, and a multiple subjects teaching credential.

I’m a development editor and writing coach primarily for the interdisciplinary humanities and interpretive social sciences, helping scholars with books, articles, talks, proposals, and other professional materials. I want to create honest, empathetic, generative, and productive editing relationships that make it possible for you to take the risks you need to do the work you want, at its very best.