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Editor for the 2009 1st Place EVVY Award-Winning Book
Tears of a Warrior by
 Janet & Tony Seahorn

Copy editor/proofreader for 2010 1st Place EVVY Award-Winning Book The Legacy of Beezer and Boomer by Doug Koktavy
 


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Fiction or Nonfiction
Let's create a book together
From written manuscript to
publishing success. I help
walk you through the daunting
task of self-publishing.

Attention e-Book Writers
Let me format your audio or
 writings into professional
e-books that sell!

Book Proposals, Query Letters & Synopses
I can help you create winning
book proposals, query letters, and synopses that will get an agent or publisher's attention.

Web Content that Works
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Article Writers
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Be assured your marketing
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I add polish to your copy.

I specialize in giving your work
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As a writer, it's important to step back from your writing and let an objective set of eyes see your work from a reader's point of view. 

Editing isn't just about technical correctness, it's about keeping your prose moving, engaging, and convincing.

Whether you choose an editor for their educational background or their gifted-talent, make sure you choose the one that will work best with you. One that understands your style and your needs. I invite you to read more about me and the editorial services I offer and browse my editing and writing samples.


Clients have told me . . .


“You have made a HUGE difference in my life. My realization is that before you, I was a storyteller – now I feel like I’m on the path to being a real author.”
- Liz Beerman, author of
Beached

"Wow! What an "eagle eye!" Now we know we don't have to worry about typos or mistakes whenever anyone reads our book!"
- Chuck Stump, author of the award-winning MAD SAD GLAD book series.

"I can’t tell you how impressed I am with what you did with my query letter. It sounds so much better. Thank you."
- Bertie Stroup Marah, Award-winning artist, and author of A Silk Purse from a Sow's Ear

"We could not have published our book without the terrific team we were so fortunate to have assembled and you were the first part of this process. Many thanks."
- Janet J. Seahorn, Ph.D. & E. Anthony Seahorn, MBA, 2009 EVVY 1st Place winning authors of Tears of a Warrior

"It is refreshing to work with someone that is all about the writing. It's finally nice to work with a true grammar professional."
- Electra Ford, Virtual Office Center

"Thanks so much for your help. You did an amazing job. I look forward to working more intensely with you on my next book."
- Nick Pirog, author of Unforeseen

"Can I just say, YOU ARE AWESOME! You really helped us out SO MUCH by getting this done so quickly, you have NO idea. Thank you a million times over!"
 - Vanessa Louis, Karsh/Hagan Advertising

"Excellent work. I like the flow. It’s sharp, crisp and didn’t lose any part of the message. I was captivated reading it. I’m very comfortable that you seem to know where I’m going with my articles or text. Your work enhances and strengthens what I have written."
 - Richard Villasana, The Mexico Guru

"Your proofreading is very helpful. You caught a lot of things that will save us a lot of embarrassment. Thanks for your excellent work."
 - Tom Bengtson, Magazine, Books, Video Publisher
 

"Thank you for your editing, Karen. I truly appreciate your talents and your sharing them with me."
 - Carole Billingham, MMC, Spiritual & Business Coach

"You do wonderful work! It is a huge weight off my mind to know I am putting something I have worked so hard on in the hands of someone who is capable, efficient and thorough."
 - Mike Mataraza, Motivational Speaker

"Karen's editing goes above and beyond the normal editing expectations.  Not only did she look for grammatical errors in my e-book, but she made invaluable suggestions on how to improve the content.  Thanks to her, I got a compliment from a reader stating that she had read the entire book and did not find one grammatical error.  Thanks, Karen!"
- Patty Benton, Author/Coach

“Thank you for the excellent editing job you did for my website content. I am very pleased.”
- Brenda Roelfson, GlobalVAs
 


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Centennial, Colorado
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aren@TheRedPenEditor.com
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