AuthorAssist is a boutique firm, tailoring services to client requirements. They offer critiques, editing (copyediting, developmental editing, substantive editing, proposal development, query development/agent search, memoir writing, and individual coaching via e-mail.) They have 15 + years of experience. Their fees are based on the status/length of the material and type of services sought. Their specialty is helping clients achieve clarity in their writing. The company is offering a 20 percent discount to TAA members.

Contact: Patricia Benesh, 1109 Oliver Ave. #1, San Diego, CA 92109. Phone: (858) 483-7900. E-mail: pbenesh@authorassist.com Website: http://authorassist.com

TIP: "In writing, as in many things, less is more."

Naked Books provides line editing, ghost writing, manuscript appraisal/workshop, book packaging and publishing consultation services. They have five years experience with fiction/memoir and two years experience with non-fiction/science. The company is offering TAA members a 10 percent discount.

Contact: Matt Cohen, 219 E. 94th Suite 4B, NY, NY 10128. Phone: (610) 733-9884. E-mail: Nakedbooks@hotmail.com

TIP: "When editing, you catch the finer errors in tone by reading aloud."

AuthorCraft Editorial Services provides developmental editing, copyediting, text formatting, reference checking and formatting, publications consulting, writing workshops and permissions management; specializing in scientific and technical texts. They have more than 15 years of experience. The company is offering TAA members 15 percent off the first manuscript, and 10 percent off any subsequent manuscripts.

Contact: Diane Feldman, 196 Ridge Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Telephone: (919) 960-7170. E-mail: diane@authorcraft.net Website: www.authorcraft.net

TIP: "Even when deadlines are tight, allow time for editing. If self-editing, try to build time in the schedule to 'sleep on it.' With fresh eyes, you will see things that otherwise evaded you."

The International Center for the Arts, Humanities, and Value Inquiry provides editorial assistance with scholarly articles, book chapters, textbooks, scholarly books, conference papers, and grant applications. The Center has assisted the publication of 55,626 pages by academic authors. The Center is offering its editorial services at a 15-percent discount to those who have been members of TAA for at least two years.

Contact: Dr. Robert Ginsberg, Director, The International Center for the Arts, Humanities, and Value Inquiry, 7129 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912-4418.

TIP: "Write as if the world depends on your words."

Barbara Waxer & Associates provides editing and writing, as well as graphics and illustrations services for diverse clients, including nonprofit organizations, engineering companies, and Department of Energy contractors (inactive Top Secret security clearance). They also have expertise in copyright and permissions. They have 20 years of experience. The company is offering TAA members a 15 percent discount ($50/hr).

Contact Name: Barbara Waxer, 4907 Guadalupe Trail NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Phone: (505) 242-8504. E-mail: bwaxer1@comcast.net

TIP: "When struggling with a section, strip out every adjective, adverb, and clause and break into short sentences to identify exactly what you're trying to say."

M.T. Cozzola, Editorial Services provides development editing, writing and project management services, as well as Web design. Areas of specialization include textbooks and trade nonfiction. They have 12 years of experience. The company is offering TAA members a 10 percent discount off hourly rates ($60-80/hour) and flat fee contracts.

Contact: M.T. Cozzola, 3010 West Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. Phone: (773) 588-6959 E-mail: mt@cozzola.com

TIP: "For a fresh take on your work, try reading it out loud. Even if it's not 'dramatic' material, this can be a great way to streamline your text."

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