REFERRALS
Here you’ll find a list of Writing Help KC’s trusted colleagues who offer editing services for books and academic work. There are also resume/CV specialists listed.
Please mention that Val Cervarich sent you their way!
BOOK EDITORS
Jennifer Bradshaw, Balancing Act Edit
Nonfiction book editing
Carly Catt, Catt Editing
Nonfiction book editing and proofreading
Specialties: Psychology, Christian, self-help, and memoir
Katie Chambers, Beacon Point Services
Nonfiction and Fiction book editing
Specialties: Self-help, memoir, and first-time authors
Shaina Clingempeel, Shaina C. Editing & Proofreading
Nonfiction and Fiction book editing
Specialties: Nonfiction—memoir and self-help; Fiction—literary fiction, mysteries/thrillers, sci-fi/fantasy, romance, and more
Joanne Crigamire, Word Woman Proofreading and Editing
Nonfiction and Fiction book editing; Children’s and YA books; Academic/ESOL Author Support
Specialties: Autism topics and psychology
Adina Edelman, EdelmanEdits
Nonfiction and Fiction book editing
Specialties: Memoir, self-help, fantasy/sci-fi, middle-grade, and literary fiction
Jessica Hatch, Hatch Editorial Services
Nonfiction and Fiction book editing
Specialties: Nonfiction—memoir and self-help; Fiction—women's fiction, LGBTQ fiction, and historical fiction
Laura Kaiser, Word Haven Editorial
Nonfiction book editing
Specialties: Self-help, memoir, wellness, and business
Kim Ledgerwood, The Right Word
Nonfiction book editing
Erin R Lund, Sunshine Editorial Services
Nonfiction book editing
Specialties: Self-help, memoir, and female business owners/authors
Jen Tolnay, Jen Tolnay Editorial and Writing Services
Nonfiction copy editing; Children’s book editing; Content writing
Specialties: Health and wellness
Tiffany White, Writers Untapped
Fiction book editing
Specialties: Sci-fi/fantasy, women’s fiction, and YA
ACADEMIC EDITORS
John Acker, John Acker Editing and Consulting
Specialties: Academic editing; Personal statements
Joanne Crigamire, Word Woman Proofreading and Editing
Academic/ESOL Author Support
Specialties: Autism topics and psychology
Andrew Donlan
Specialties: Academic editing and research support; Nonfiction book editing
Tom Sullivan, Sullivan Wordsmithing
Specialties: Academic and technical editing
RESUME SPECIALISTS
John Acker, John Acker Editing and Consulting
Specialties: CVs/Resumes for academics
Alana Henry, The Writique
Specialties: Mid-level and Executive resume packages
Laura Pope, Edit with Dash
Specialties: Entry-level and Mid-level resume packages