Hello! I’m Lindsey!
I’m a copy editor/proofreader/developmental editor with 8+ years of professional experience. I was voted Number 1 Community Favorite Editor at authorgrow.com.
As both an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author and a former librarian, I know story structure from the inside out. I can also detect typos and grammatical errors because they leap off the pages to stab me in the eyes. Good thing I heal quickly!
Some of my clients include New York Times and USA Today bestsellers and award winners. Some often crack the top 100 in the Amazon Kindle store. I’ve become so familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style, aka the editor bible, that I have page numbers memorized. I’m also such a frequent user of The Merriam-Webster Dictionary that I know the proper spelling of seat belt is two words, not one.
In my early days of freelancing, I worked as an Entangled Publishing proofreader and used my strict attention to detail to spot errors or inconsistencies based on the editing style guide.
Some of my favorite genres to edit are romance of all kinds, including erotic, mysteries, urban fantasy, horror, thrillers, science fiction, and dystopian. I have experience with comic books, young adult books, and adult books. Oh, and I have zero triggers.
Clients can expect fast communication from me. I will maintain your meaning and voice while I smooth sentence flow, fix grammar and spelling errors, point out word echoes, and help you shape your story into a stronger, more cohesive work of art.
My natural tendency is to treat everyone with grace, and I’m respectful of diverse thoughts and people, both within words and in the world at large. I’m especially skilled at communicating with dignity.
I look forward to working with you!