Nonfiction Editorial Services

 I provide developmental and copy editing for nonfiction, specializing in the humanities, including sociology, politics, geography, history, arts, and entertainment.

Clients include the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Education; faculty at UC Berkeley, CUNY, and NYU; and writers of behind-the-scenes movie and game guides for Penguin Random House.

If you’re not sure exactly what you need, reach out and we can figure it out together—or scroll down for more details and a few of my recent titles!

“Shoshana has supported my writing in so many ways that it is hard to imagine publishing without her. She copy-edited a sole-authored book project, and tightened up my chaotic citations. She created a process map of my arguments, and identified themes across chapters that I had yet to theorize. The only thing I've left to ask is that she co-author a paper, and I'm barely joking when I say I might. You should avail yourself of her services. Your work will be better and more timely, and her rates are more than fair.”

— Dr. Luke Elliott-Negri, CUNY instructor and author

Nonfiction Developmental Editing

 

  • Working on your outline?

  • Creating content?

  • Getting those research results down on paper?

  • Trying to write clearly and readably?

  • Not a native English speaker?

I can help with your professional reports; academic articles or papers; applications, cover letters, and statements of purpose; and full-length books. I target my editing focus to your needs and your timeline, to help you say exactly what you want to say.

“You have to pass my gratitude to Shoshana! Currently reading my fourth post-Shoshana LEAD [doctoral program] paper and What. A. Difference!!”

— School of Education Program Director, UC Berkeley

Nonfiction Copy Editing

 

Going cross-eyed from revising your work over and over? Need a new pair of eyes with an attention to detail? Let me help get your project ready for publication or submission.

  • Grammar and punctuation

  • Consistency

  • Style guide/house style adherence

  • Clarity, fluency, and flow

  • Formatting

  • Cross-references, in-text citations, and bibliographies

I’m comfortable with all major style guides. I work on resumes, college and job applications and cover letters, website content, academic articles, professional reports and memos, and full-length books.

“You did an awesome job editing my work—you are what the doctor ordered. I want to send you a huge hug. I know I haven’t met you, but thanks a bunch.”

— Dyon R., NYU

Credits

A few of the recent titles I’ve worked on!