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Editing Services for Authors, ​Publishers, and Businesses

Imagine having a capable editor on your team
who you can trust with your words. I love being that person!
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Copyediting

A professional eye on your story is invaluable. Let me take care of the mechanics (grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency of all kinds) so you can rest assured you’ll be publishing a professional, high-quality book readers won’t be able to put down. Comes with a style sheet.

Types of documents: nonfiction books, novels, blog posts, reports, proposals
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Proofreading

Proofreading is the final quality-assurance phase of your publishing journey. Once your copyedited manuscript has been formatted, I will proofread the PDF to catch any remaining glitches or errors before you upload to online retailers or send to the printer. 

Types of documents: nonfiction books, novels, blog posts, reports, proposals
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What I Edit


Fiction

  • Science fiction
    • especially ​​time travel, alternate reality, cyberpunk, apacoplyptic, science fantasy, space opera, parallel universes, aliens, dystopian 
  • Fantasy
    • ​romantasy, magical realism, weird fiction, epic fantasy, portal fantasy, weird west
  • ​Horror
    • ​cosmic horror, dystopian, post-apocalyptic, weird, dark fantasy, environmental/cli-fi
  • Short stories / novellas​​
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​👉 Check out my fiction portfolio here!

Nonfiction

  • business / thought leadership
  • self-help
  • philosophy
  • history
  • political science​
  • true crime
  • ​academic topics in the humanities​​​​​

Technical

  • proposals and reports across sectors (legal, white papers, etc.)
  • academic journal articles
  • transcripts

👉 Check out my nonfiction portfolio here!​​​

Hi, I’m Erika.

I’ve been freelance editing for over a decade now, and my business has evolved along with me! 

Every editor’s journey is different. Here’s mine.

I had just finished my master’s in philosophy and didn’t know what to do next. So I decided to go after an editing internship with a small traditional publisher, Breakwater Books, in St. John’s. After working with the managing editor, I was hired on as a publishing assistant for a year-long contract. That year gave me invaluable in-house experience in the publishing industry doing a bit of everything: copyediting, proofreading, reading and responding to ‘slush’ pile submissions, handling permissions, and more.

After that, I decided freelancing was the way to go and founded E.S. Editing. The freedom to choose my clients and build a business around my interests and skill sets has allowed me to thrive as a small business since then (especially working out of my attic!). 

I started in academic editing, working on journal articles, theses/dissertations, and research transcripts, before shifting into book editing, mainly nonfiction books in the humanities and social sciences. And now I’ve added fiction editing into the mix! I love working with speculative fiction authors to get their manuscripts ready for readers.

The most thrilling part of all is that I get to work with brilliant authors like you! I can’t wait to learn more about your project.✨
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I offer free 1,000-word sample edits so you get to see the quality of my edits, how I deliver feedback, and what my style sheet looks like. 
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What clients have to say about working with me

After working with her, I feel confident that the book is as strong as it can possibly be!

“Erika's got the golden touch! She took such good care of my romantasy debut. She's incredibly thorough, and it's clear that she scoured every line for errors and readability. In addition to the typical mistakes and grammatical errors (commas are my nemesis), she points out repeated words, awkward phrases, and continuity issues. She communicates with the utmost professionalism
--and a healthy dose of much-needed encouragement mixed in. The style sheet she provides is an extra touch of magic. After working with her, I feel confident that the book is as strong as it can possibly be!”
Amelia MacLeod 
author of 
Winter's Fate 
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I absolutely made the right choice

“Erika took my manuscript from good to great! I got a sample edit from four editors for my copyedit and hers was by far the best. She was far better than any others at maintaining my voice while making my writing clearer and more polished. I absolutely made the right choice with her. Her attention to detail was outstanding and exceeded my expectations.”
Zach Leezer 
author of Rethink Yourself
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For once, my expectations of an editor were fully realized

“I think it is rare that a writer finds an editor who is perfectly in sync and able to handle the task of turning a rough diamond into a polished gem, yet this is how I felt after working for a month with Erika on my new manuscript. She picks up on those inconsistencies and errors which dog writers and can lead to that unprofessional feel in a new book. Her suggestions are to the point, diplomatically presented, and her feedback is thorough. For once, my expectations of an editor were fully realized.”
Eric Colbourne 
author of ​
Chronicles of Fair Island
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copyediting of short story collection
Working with Erika was a collaborative and empowering experience
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“Erika’s meticulous editing of my manuscript not only corrected grammar errors but also significantly improved its clarity and coherence. Her insightful suggestions guided me toward areas that needed further elaboration, enhancing the overall quality of my book.

​Working with Erika was a collaborative and empowering experience, as she respected my voice while offering valuable feedback. Her professionalism and dedication ensured that the manuscript evolved into a polished and refined piece of work. I highly recommend Erika to any author looking to elevate their writing and refine their manuscript.”
J.R. Szpila
author of ​The Stars Who Bleed
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Her attention to detail is fantastic

“Erika's involvement in this project was a huge blessing! Her attention to detail is fantastic, and the style sheet she provided along with the revised manuscript provided consistency during the editing process. I appreciate the way she made necessary changes without altering the work's tone or style and how her written comments thoroughly explained the suggested changes. She communicated effectively and promptly and met all deadlines with ease. I can confidently recommend Erika to those seeking quality editing services!”
Bahr Buhr 
author of A Harvest Tenfold
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I can’t wait to work with her for my next novel!

“Working with Erika was so helpful in polishing my novel. I think the edits are marvelous and made the story much sharper and engaging, shoring up my weaknesses. It’s been so nice to see my thoughts translated into something quicker and more crisp. The editorial assessment was so helpful. So many light bulbs went off in my head. The feedback she offered taught me how I can improve my writing, and it’s inspired me to write better already.”
Luke Atkinson 
author of Blood Oath 
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