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Developmental, line, and copyediting for authors and publishers of literary, historical, and inspirational fiction, mystery and memoir.
I will read your story as a journey—ready to learn something new. With precision, tenacity, and over three decades of writing, critiquing, and editing experience, I help your words find their way forward to publication.
Testimonials
“Working with Ted was a phenomenal experience. I debated whether or not I should hire an editor, but am so glad I did. I requested sample edits from several different editors as I was trying to figure out who to hire and Ted was by far the most comprehensive, intuitive, and the biggest value-add. In the end he helped me take my book from 320 to 250 pages that are now vastly more concise, easy to read, and the story flows soooo much better now. . . I highly recommend working with Ted.”
Brandon Kowallis
Cursing at Mountains
“Ted took my good story and made it great, by adding value to the telling of my journey. Working with him has been an engaging experience. I am forever grateful to Ted for his devotion and skill in fine-tuning my story.”
Narda Pitkethly
Nardagani: A Memoir—Finding Light in the Shadow of a Brother's Disappearance
“Ted did a wonderful job editing my book. His editing, insight, and suggestions for improvement made volume one of A Band Geek’s Diary so much better. I look forward to working with him again on the rest of the trilogy!”
Steven Hendricks
A Band Geek's Diary: The Upbeat
“Ted has proven himself a thoughtful and thorough proofreader and is on my A-list. I’m giving him final drafts that have been seen by several pairs of eyes, and he is making great suggestions and catching mistakes others have missed.”
Terrel Lefferts
Once Upon a Dance
“I've been working with Ted for almost two years on my novel. He is extremely approachable and incredibly knowledgeable. I sometimes look at his edits and think to myself, ‘I never would have been able to come up with that on my own.’ In short, he's great.”
Tom Carlson
The Witness Bearer