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Hi, I'm Erika!

​​I'm a copyeditor and proofreader with over a decade of editing experience. I love editing speculative fiction and nonfiction books. In a previous incarnation of my business, I specialized as an academic copyeditor and transcript proofreader for many years. Turns out I'm a multipotentialite, and I love trying new things. 😃

Every editor's journey is different. Mine started in 2011, as an editing intern for a small trad publisher, Breakwater Books, in Newfoundland. After working with the managing editor, I was hired on as a publishing assistant, which 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 a year, I decided to go freelance because I knew there were so many amazing indie authors out there I wanted to help. I founded E.S. Editing Services and never looked back.

Read on for how we can work together to get your book edited and out there!

Editing Services

Fiction 

Are you an indie author? Let me take care of the details so you can feel confident your book is ready for publishing and in the best shape for your readers!

Nonfiction

Writing a book to promote your business?
​Get expert editing so you can rest assured your book is professional and high quality.

Genres I work on

​​Fiction
  • science fiction
  • fantasy
  • dystopian
  • ​horror
  • and other genres under the umbrella of speculative fiction
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​👉 Check out my fiction portfolio here!
​​Nonfiction
  • business / thought leadership
  • philosophy
  • history
  • political science
  • journalism​
  • humanities and social sciences

​👉 Check out my nonfiction portfolio here!​​

Imagine finally being able to trust that you have a capable editor on your team who can help you publish high-quality books on repeat.
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For the first few years of my freelance editing business I edited academic articles, theses, and dissertations as well as completed untold hours of transcription and proofreading for academic research groups. I fine-tuned my craft and attention to detail on loads of academic research, but I eventually pivoted back to book editing, where I had started all the way back in 2011. I knew right away that I was back in my happy place, helping indie authors and publishers achieve their ambitious publishing goals.
If you'd like to know more about how we can work together, ​get in touch! I'd love to connect.

What clients have to say about working with me

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
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 (No Man's Land Book 1)
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line/copyediting of Weird Western
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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line/copyediting of YA fantasy