“Nicole has demonstrated the essential skills I look for in a freelance copy editor: a solid knowledge of grammar, spelling, and usage; an ability to improve clarity and consistency while maintaining tone and voice; and the all-important attention to detail and accuracy. Her ability to take on an assignment and hit the ground running inspires confidence that your project is in capable hands. ”
— Barbara Bakowski, senior copy editor, Random House Children’s Books, and former copy chief, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
“We are fortunate to have had Nicole on our roster of freelancers for years. Her editing is thorough; she has a kind, professional, and judicious querying style that helps our authors make sense of the copyedit review process; and her style sheets are a thing of beauty. I’m always pleased to be able to place a manuscript with Nicole, because I have complete trust in her to do excellent work.”
— Amy Sherman, Managing Editor, University of Pittsburgh Press
“Nicole is attentive, professional, and responsive. We have truly appreciated her sharp editorial eye and her willingness to take on a range of challenging projects—from academic monographs to translations to graphic novels. Our authors have been equally grateful!”
— Laura Reed-Morrisson, Managing Editor, Penn State University Press
“Nicole is an excellent copy editor. She filled a critical role in the publication of my book as well as in the development of my press kit. During our contracted time together, she quickly and accurately turned each set of edits around, which allowed me to make my publishing deadline. Working with my personal style guide, Nicole made edits in a format that was easily understood by my team while staying true to the overall feel I was looking for. Her attention to detail and concern for the overall project impressed me greatly. Nicole was a pleasure to work with—both in her professionalism and enthusiasm for her craft—during the publication of my first book, and I have no doubt that I will be working with her on many future projects.”
— Krayl Funch, An Appealing Plan
“After completing my first novel and short story series, I was very nervous about hiring a professional editor to read over my work. I had no idea what to expect. Fortunately, I hired Nicole and had a wonderful experience. She did a fantastic job polishing my stories. She has a great eye for detail and is very precise in her comments and questions. We interacted through emails and Nicole was always professional and very personable. I enjoyed working with her and plan on hiring her again for my future projects.”
— Elaine Gonzales, Protector
“Nicole is a precise, thoughtful, and deeply gifted editor. Her remarkable knowledge of grammar, syntax, and style made my prose clearer and more complete while bringing my voice to the fore. Her knowledge of citation style, references, and footnotes is nothing short of remarkable. Nicole is more than a great grammarian and stylist. She is a serious and thoughtful editor and a wonderful reader. Her editorial suggestions show that she is a careful editor who understood my manuscript—its argument and structure, its nuances and complexities—and, most importantly, what I was trying to accomplish. Her suggestions helped me get there. She made my manuscript come to life and my words leap off the page.”
— Desmond Jagmohan, Princeton University
“I hired Nicole to proofread my book, and she did a fantastic job. She is trustworthy, reliable, fast, and, most importantly, fun to work with. I really appreciated how she communicated difficult subjects well. She completed the proofread to a very high standard, and I was very impressed with her work. I can highly recommend Nicole, and I will certainly need her help on future projects.”
— Adam Montandon, The Awesome Department
“Nicole was an absolute gem to work with. She provided spot-on suggestions and answered all of my annoying inquiries with grace and patience. She was a true collaborator during the copyediting process, which is a rare find and for which I am forever grateful.”
— Bianca Sloane, Every Breath You Take
“Nicole is an accomplished and talented editor, because it’s so evident that she cares about her craft. She cares about being thorough and disciplined with her work. On top of being extremely detail-oriented, Nicole cleaned up my manuscript while maintaining harmony with its style and tone. She’s an astute hawk of an editor; I can’t recommend her enough.”
— Juan Alvarado Valdivia, I Ain’t Goin’ Out Like That: A Memoir
