| HOME
BUSINESS
SERVICES
AUTHOR
SERVICES
AGENT AND PUBLISHER SERVICES
PERSONAL SERVICES
PRICE GUIDE
SELF-HELP
WRITING GUIDE
QUOTE-A-
QUOTE E-ZINE
WORK
SAMPLES
TESTIMONIALS
ABOUT ME
BOOK
STORE
FOR WRITERS
REFERENCE
LINKS FOR
WRITERS
QUOTE-A-
QUOTE
E-ZINE ARCHIVES
|
FOR WRITTEN
PROJECTS THAT ARE SECOND TO NONE
Professional writing and editing services as close and convenient as your computer
Copyediting
Proofreading Manuscript Evaluation Critiques
Revisions Writer Resources Writer Links
Freelance Editorial
Services for Literary Agents and Publishers: Copyediting, Proofreading,
Rewriting, Manuscript Revisions
My mission:
to provide each valued client with a timely and cost-effective finished
product that is second to none and far better than it has to be—one
that will assure both you and me of repeat business.
Your
freelance copy
editor/proofreader specializes in . .
.
NONFICTION:
The copyediting, proofreading, or
substantive revision of essays,
articles, nonfiction texts for the professional or lay public on any
subject
(i.e., gardening, self-help, biography, autobiography, law, medicine, business, religious, children,
women),
annual reports, company profiles, marketing letters, press
releases, procedures manuals, employee handbooks, business presentations,
white papers . . . whatever writers produce.
FICTION:
The copyediting, proofreading, revision,
critiquing, or rewriting of short stories or novels in all genres, for hard copy or paperback issues
. . .
whatever writers produce.
"Nancy Johanson is a dedicated professional. Her
expertise and knowledge is evident, not only to those in the writing
profession, but in her ability to comprehend the message of the writers
she serves. Her strict attention to detail and her unique ability
to interject nuances that parallel and enhance an author's style clearly
reflect her desire to be one of the best in her copyediting
profession." -Matt Petti,
Author, Heretical Wisdom, The Truths From Within, c2001
Substantive editing:
For projects that need considerable reorganization and
rewriting. Includes whatever services are required to develop accurate
and logical content that is appropriate for an intended audience.
Involves an examination of the basic elements of manuscript structure:
pacing, voice, tone and subtext, a check for redundancies, repetition of
phrases, clichés, misplaced modifiers, shifts in agreement,
consistency, organization, flow, and clarity. It also includes
copyediting (see section below). Substantive copyediting is performed directly on a
PC copy of the
document, using MSWord's Tracking Changes tool.
I have a solid grounding in grammar
and grammar rules and a deep concern for the correctness and
effectiveness of the final
project. I make sure I can justify each change. I provide a
free sample of the first page or two (or paragraph of a shorter
project).
Copyediting:
Includes a check
for errors of spelling, grammar, punctuation, diction, and consistency
of style, and an evaluation of confusing and awkward writing techniques.
Includes a brief critique of the manuscript to guide the author in further
self-editing and a style sheet specifying repetitive
errors. This type of copyediting is performed directly on a hard
copy of the document, using standard copyediting symbols, or as you
instruct. The author or in-house editor produces the final,
corrected copy.
Proofreading:
An
already-edited document is examined one final time, checking for any
remaining errors and inconsistencies, using standard proofreading
symbols and procedures, or as you instruct.
Technical Editing:
Involves the editing or writing of users’ guides, employee
manuals, software manuals, brochures, medical texts for the lay public,
legal presentations and texts and white papers. I have
extensive knowledge in both law (I am a certified paralegal) and
academic medicine (affiliated with those in academic medicine for 32
years).
I specialize in rewriting technical documents for the lay public.
Styles:
Experience in Chicago, Turabian, Associated Press, and MLA styles of writing. I
can follow any written instructions in other styles and will do so, with
aplomb!
A
Few Recent Copyediting Book Projects:
Understanding Employee Stock Options, Rule 144 & Concentrated
Stock Position Strategies, by Travis Knapp and Nathan Reneau
(Nonfiction, Financial) The
Eleventh Son, by Gu Long, English Translation by Rebecca S. Tai,
Taiwan Absence of Malice, A Vampire's Lesson in
Betrayal, by E. Carter Jones (Horror Novel) Heretical
Wisdom, The Truths From Within, by Matthew August Petti
(Nonfiction, Religious/Philosophy) The Moses Riddle, by Hunt
Kingsbury (Mainstream Thriller) The Tenacious Tooth Fairy,
by Pam Donnelly (Picture Book)
The Pumphouse Mouse, by
Joshua Tilghman (Child's Chapter Book);
The Elements of
Incontinence: A Woman's Guide to Bladder Control, by Andre
Kulitz, Ph.D. (Medical)
The Shake 'N Bake Sergeant, by Jerry
S. Horton, Ph.D. (Autobiography)
Nursing Programs for Students
With Disabilities, by Donna Maheady, Ph.D. (Nonfiction)
New
Testament Leadership, Bringing in the Sheep, by John
Clinton, Jr. (Religious/Inspirational) (Ghost writer for this
project) Silver the Sea Gooch, by Addie
Stewart (Picture Book)
Smoke in the Kitchen, by Gloria Allen
(Fiction)
Processing Life's Moments: An Anthology, by Doris Kennedy
Williams (Inspirational)
Gung Fu: The Martial Art of Paintball,
by Terry Adams (Nonfiction, Sports)
A Walk in the Smoke, by
Anne Fletcher Price (Mainstream Fiction)
Annon's
Last Gathering, by Mary McCauley (Genre/New World) This
Side of the Rainbow: A Metaphysical Focus on Vision, Loss and
Sorrow, by the Reverend Joe Roe (Nonfiction,
Religious/Philosophy) Sister
North, by Jim Kokoris (Mainstream Fiction) Christlike
Leadership, by William Oakes (Nonfiction, Religious/Business) Business
or Pleasure, by Amber Marler (Fiction) The
Big Truck Nosenbellys, by Terry Atkins (Picture Book) Bringing
in the Sheep, by John L. Clinton, Jr. (Nonfiction, Religious) Are
We Righteous Enough to Serve God?, by John L. Clinton, Jr.
(Nonfiction, Religious) Americle:
One Man's Thoughts About America and Making It Better, by Todd
McGonnell (Essays) Revelations,
by Scott M. Byrnes (Science Fiction) Lady
of Light, by Carolyn Fitzsimmons (Fiction) Silent
Partner, by Jack Jachimowicz (Biography) Therapy
for the Soul, by Doris Kennedy Williams (Inspirational) Cold
Eyes, by Mina Wilcox (Thriller)
Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed, by Matt Blatte (Crime)
The Three Gorges, by Ben Yablon (Mystery/Thriller)
A Rendezvous to Die For, by Betty McMahon (Crime)
 Click here to see
Samples
of my work or my Price
Guide.
A quality copy editor/proofreader not only
improves the quality of a writer's communication . . . she thinks!
A quality copy editor/proofreader works on behalf
of the agent, the publisher, the writer, and the writer's readers!
SEE MY
EXTENSIVE LIST OF REFERENCE BOOKS TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR SPECIFIC WRITING
AND SELF-EDITING PROJECTS. BOOKSTORE IF YOU WANT TO ADD ONE TO YOUR PERSONAL
LIBRARY, USE THE CONVENIENCE
OF ORDERING IT THROUGH BARNES & NOBLE
ON-LINE SHOPPING.
Home
|
Business Services | Author Services
| Agent/Publisher
Services | Your
Personal Services | Price Guide |
Free Self-Help
Writing Guide |
Book Store | Quote-A-Quote
E-zine | Samples of My Work
| About Me |
Testimonials | Reference
Links | Quote-a-Quote
E-zine Archives
English has about 550,000
words, but only about 2,000 are used in speech. And 400 to 450 make up about
65% of words used in most books! -Gordon Dryden, coauthor of The
Learning Revolution (The Learning Web) USA
ACE Copyediting.com is published by Johanson Consulting,
108A Ruelle Lane, San Antonio, TX 78209.
Copyright © 1998-2008 [Johanson Consulting]. All rights reserved.
Revised: April 07, 2008.
|
