Book publishers and authors.
Give your non-fiction masterpiece the treatment it deserves.
Work with a professional freelance editor to send your book to the bestseller list.
Engage your readers with your ideas – not with your typos
Having worked at an international non-fiction publisher – John Wiley and Sons – for a number of years both as a marketer and as an editor, I have a deep understanding of how to craft best-selling books.
Through my years of experience working on the For Dummies brand of books, I have developed extensive expertise in making book-length content shine from the table of contents onward to the final product, while maintaining a unique voice and brand style.
“Anam copy edited my manuscript with great care.
The overall quality of the work increased with her edits — without altering my voice or tone.
Her turnaround times were excellent, which also motivated me to keep going. I felt that she genuinely cared about my book and the project, which was very meaningful to me. Anam met my very tight deadline with no issues, and provided edits that added to the value of my work.
She is a versatile editor, and has edited my book, course descriptions, blogs, emails, and articles – all while keeping my voice and tone intact.”
Irina Mihaela, Author
Entrepreneur Enlightenment Academy
Freelance book editing services for your manuscript
I partner with book publishers and independent authors to create, edit, and polish books destined for greatness.
Substantive Editing
I perform the big-picture edit, focusing on the content, structure, and flow of information.
I ensure that the author’s ideas are organized in a manner that helps the reader follow the material, and keep turning the pages to see what comes next.
If needed, I will also concentrate on style and language, highlighting wordiness, excessive use of passive voice, jargon, and ambiguous phrases.
Proposal Development
I work with authors on creating a winning book proposal to present to a publisher.
I focus on the writing sample, as well as any sales and marketing information.
I also advise on any next steps.
Manuscript Development
I work with authors to write the manuscript.
I flush out the outline or table of contents, creating a detailed roadmap for the work.
I work side-by-side to write the text, and any accompanying materials including online articles, videos, and infographics.
Ghostwriting
I have experience working with subject matter experts – often on very technical, hard-to-understand topics – and developing content from scratch based on their knowledge.
I am able to distill complex ideas into consumer-friendly content that is both marketable and highly recognized in the designated field.
Content Development
I work with the author or subject matter expert to write the book.
I usually start by flushing out the table of contents, creating a detailed roadmap for the book down to the sub-section level within each chapter.
I then work side-by-side to write the text. This role is customized based on the author’s strengths and weaknesses.
I have experience creating print and online books, plus accompanying online articles, videos, and infographics.
Your words deserve the bestseller treatment.
Find out how a professional freelance editor can add value to your ideas.
Sometimes, it's better to have a face-to-face conversation. Book a time in my calendar and we'll discuss your project.
“It has been my good fortune to have worked with Anam for over a decade.
While we were both employed at a large, multinational publisher, Anam distinguished herself by her sharp thinking, excellent editorial skills, and ability to manage competing priorities from across the organization.
Her talents were recognized by leaders here in Canada and around the organization globally.
More recently, in her capacity as a freelance substantive editor, Anam has brought that same sharp thinking and editorial acumen to books by business and political leaders: all of whom have noted that she has made their books better.
I highly recommend Anam to anyone looking for an experienced substantive editor to bring focus and clarity to their work.”
Jennifer Smith, Acquisitions & Business Development
Editing for Publishers and Authors
I help authors and publishers with services such as: substantive editing, acquisitions editing, and copy editing.
“As a first-time writer, working with Anam was the gift I didn't know I needed.
As an editor, not only was she able to shape my writing with her exceptional skills and attention to detail, but what I found most incredible is how she was able to fully and truly comprehend the overarching goal of my book in such a way that allowed her to make suggestions and recommendations that would push my story towards a new level of clarity and poignancy.
Regardless of your writing experience, you won't want to miss out on having Anam work with you to bring the best version of your voice forward. ”
Alex Sarian, President and CEO,
Arts Commons
