Looking for editing help? I offer a decade of experience overseeing diverse projects that require critiquing, editing, and proofreading. From brochures to short stories and essays, grant proposals, detailed reports, and book-length manuscripts — I have done it all.
I can tackle convoluted sentences (sometimes my own!), suggest improvements to pacing, and eliminate unnecessary words to bring clarity to the message or story line. I have even “translated” a PhD thesis so it’s understandable for a general audience. I enjoy working with an author to polish their manuscript so the story and voice shine. Preserving the author’s voice is paramount and I view all projects as a collaboration with the author.
If you’re looking for an editor, especially for a memoir or a work of nonfiction, send me several pages to critique and I would be happy to show you what I can do! Please see my contact information below under Services.
Services
What are your projects? I would enjoy assisting you on something as small as a brochure or as long as a book-length manuscript and everything in between. Although my preference is for narrative nonfiction, especially memoir, I welcome young adult and fiction genres as well. I can offer the following editing help:
Please email me for rates and services at: jacquelyntuxill@gmail.com
Copyediting
Simple editing for tense consistency, grammar, punctuation, syntax, pacing, clarity of writing.
Line Editing
More advanced copyediting that focuses on paragraphs and may involve some rearrangement and modifications to improve overall flow and pacing.
Proofreading
A last run-through for spelling, grammar, punctuation, line spacing, consistent treatment of section headings, accuracy of table of contents, etc.
Copyediting Credentials
- Member, Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), 7 years
Courses taken through EFA:
- Intermediate Copyediting (four-week course)
- Advanced Copyediting (six-week course)
- Introduction to Line Editing Fiction and Creative Nonfiction (four-week course)
- Proofreading (webinar)
Testimonials
“Jacquelyn Tuxill’s editing brought the manuscript of my latest book to a higher level. A stickler for detail, she found and corrected every glitch as well as commented on passages that could bear improvement or clarification. She knows grammar, punctuation, and formatting and worked with me to understand how I wanted the book presented. Ms. Tuxill is a valuable resource for any writer who wants to get her manuscript right before submitting for publication.”
Louella Bryant
Hot Springs and Moonshine Liquor (2020)
“Jacquelyn Tuxill copyedited my full-length historical novel (95,000 words). Her attention to detail in ensuring stylistic consistency, correct usage of historical terms, as well as correcting punctuation and grammar errors was top-notch. Easy to communicate with and prompt, she finished the project in a timely manner, which resulted in a polished manuscript for submittal to publishers and agents. I highly recommend Ms. Tuxill.”
Sally Baldwin
The Wonderful Topperweins (forthcoming)
“Jacquelyn Tuxill copyedited my manuscript, a middle school fantasy about the magical empowerment of a young Peruvian American girl. Jackie’s knowledge of grammar and punctuation is impeccable, her critiques thorough. She read and re-read chapter after chapter, helping me see what did and didn’t work, encouraging some aspects and gently discouraging me from others. I highly recommend Jackie for her skill as an editor.”
Liza Myers
Corrie Canchari and the Jar of Manchakuy (forthcoming)