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Ann Greenberger has twenty years of experience as an editor in educational publishing. She specializes in developing major market college textbooks in education, psychology, sociology, literature, communication, and writing. She provides full manuscript development, as well as development of pedagogy and photo/illustration programs, market analysis, competitive analysis, media integration, substantive editing, and copyediting. Ann also offers manuscript consultation based on the author’s needs (writing a proposal to a publisher, organizing the contents, coaching the writing process). TAA members receive a 10% discount off of the $55 hourly rate. Sample flat rate pricing: substantive editing of a 10,000-word chapter is $550. A free initial consult and price estimate are provided. Contact: Ann Greenberger, 81 Grozier Road, Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone: (857)869-3981. Email: ann@greenline-edit.com Website: www.greenline-edit.com TIP: "Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it, and above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light."— Joseph Pulitzer Elsa Peterson has been a freelance editor since 1984, specializing in college textbooks in the behavioral and social sciences, arts, humanities, business, and related disciplines; as well as nonfiction by academic authors for general readers. She is skilled in all facets of manuscript development, from market/competition analysis to substantive editing, art and photo research, copyright and permissions.
Contact: Elsa Peterson, 41 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. Phone: (203) 846-8331. E-mail: epltd@earthlink.net TIP: "Write so that no one can help seeing your exact meaning at first glance." -- Charles Coppens, A Practical Introduction to English Rhetoric (1880), p. 122. 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." 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." M.T. Cozzola Editorial Services provides writing, multi-media and project management services. Areas of specialization include textbooks and trade nonfiction. They have 12 years of textbook experience, and 3 of screencast video. TAA members receive a 10 percent discount off hourly rates ($75-90/hour) and flat fee contracts Contact: (773)588-6959 E-mail: mt@cozzola.com 4532 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 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." TAA provides information and links to selected resource and service providers that it believes may be of benefit to its members. TAA is not responsible for the content of any site linked to or for any provider whose name, address, or telephone number is listed on the site. Dealing with any provider whose contact information is obtained from TAA is entirely at your own risk. While TAA may provide information about certain providers, the inclusion of such information is solely for your convenience and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the provider.
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