Services Offered
Developmental Editing
I will work with you to craft a compelling narrative arc and through-line for your book, suggesting structural changes and improvements, message and argument clarity, and optimal positioning to reach your intended audience.
Copyediting
I will work with you to polish your prose and make it ready for publication. I bring many years of experience and a keen eye for detail to my work. I know the "rules," but I also recognize the importance of your voice as an author, and I work to balance both to ensure a clean, professional manuscript. My copyediting services include simple line edits to tighten prose, fixing grammatical errors, fact-checking, and formatting of citations, bibliographies, etc.
Proofreading
Let's give your book one last review and ensure it's ready to print. This stage of editing includes a thorough read to correct typographical errors, flag dropped text, and fix formatting and pagination errors.
Book Coaching
Have you ever thought, "I know I have a book in me," but you're just not sure where to begin to get it out of your head and onto the page? Or maybe you've drafted a full manuscript but aren't sure where to go from here! My professional consulting services can help you craft a great non-fiction book, determine whether self-publishing or traditional publishing might be best for you, and give you guidance in crafting a compelling book proposal. I have worked with hundreds of authors to bring their books from idea to reality, and I'd love to work with you!
Welcome
Welcome! My name is Mary Beth Giltner, and I'm an editor and writer with almost two decades of experience in publishing and media, including expertise in Catholic publishing and Christian editing. My clients have included publishing houses, digital publications, media strategy firms, and independent authors seeking developmental editing and copyediting services. I would love to connect and explore how we might work together, perhaps even in the realm of book coaching!