Good afternoon,
I am a former journalist and marketing specialist with more than fifteen years of experience writing, editing and proofreading. As a freelancer, I have edited the gamut of material, from academic papers to cookbooks, as well as an extensive range of genres, from non-fiction to contemporary and young adult fiction.
In my opinion, there are few things more frustrating than reading a great book that has grammar issues. It is an honor, but a considerable responsibility, to be trusted to smooth out a manuscript that an author has worked so hard to generate.
My peers and coworkers appreciate my candor and honest feedback in any given situation. The perfectionist in me ensures no problems slip under the radar. When one combines these qualities with how much I enjoy fixing grammar and punctuation issues, I am an editorial force to be reckoned with.
I am more than happy to work with you on sections, or as a whole and am readily available via email or Skype. I have at least 5 - 10 hours each week to work with you. If I fall victim to Murphy's law (i.e., Internet crashing, etc.), I will keep you updated as I can, but I will never leave you wondering where I am.
Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions or would like to see any examples of my editing. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Mariah Patterson