Ann Harmer, freelance editor

Experienced book editor, fiction and nonfiction.

As an editor, I respect each writer's unique voice. My job is to make sure the reader hears this voice clearly while being pulled into writing that flows smoothly and easily across the page.

copy editing
structural editing
fact-checking
manuscript evaluation
proofreading
writing/rewriting

Areas of experience

books (fiction and nonfiction)
articles
brochures
essays
newsletters
radio documentaries

Qualifications and experience

25 years of working with words for a professional association and for numerous
freelance clients
a lifetime of reading and enjoying fine writing

Hourly rates

proofreading: $45/hour
substantive and stylistic editing: $50/hour
rewriting: $55/hour

Clients' feedback

"Thank you for your eagle-eyed edit of Two Five Thousand. I told you at the outset to find those trees I could not see for the forest and to 'be cruel.' You did the former in a constructive, professional manner. My work of literary fiction is now more literate. I can tell that you personally immersed yourself. I fear the writing community will learn how dedicated and good you are, and you won't have time to edit my next book."
— DANEAGLE COOK, author of Two Five Thousand

"I must say that I can really feel your effect on the assimilability (if there is such a word) of the book. It's like putting butter on a dry piece of bread."
— DR. SCOTT NEUHAUS, author of B.C. Again

"Thank you so very much for helping me with this project. Without your help, it would be considerably less than what I had always intended it to be."
— DALE RUTHERFORD, author of Shadow Mother

"Thank you for sifting through my words and keeping them mine."
— JB OWEN, author of Letters for my Mother

"I have come to have great admiration for your work and your patience. Thank you so much for everything."
— CYNTHIA BARSTOW, author of The Eco-Foods Guide