Personable & Accurate Editor | Empowering Writing Coach
Beth crosby
Living her passion for editing, Beth is thrilled to collaborate with authors, writers and publishers to strengthen and polish their fiction and nonfiction manuscripts and other writing. Because of her work with many industries and lust for learning, Beth brings both copy editing skill and real world experience to each project and asks questions others might miss.
In addition to ensuring correct spelling and grammar, she checks details such as characters maintaining the same name throughout the book, dates agreeing throughout the document, and consistency in style. Beth’s attention to detail and desire to support her clients through the review process ensures they get superior copy editing and learn to improve their writing as well.
WORK HIGHLIGHTS
- Edits and verifies content for multi-published authors of nonfiction
- Corrects articles for bloggers and contributors to Medium.com and other publications
- Provides copyediting for Anaiah Press (book publisher), Grace Magazine, Augusta Chronicle
- Massages writing to create impact and ensure consistency
- Coaches writers of young adult, women’s fiction, nonfiction, articles, and social media posts among others
- Assists international writers fluent in English to convey clear messages
Testimonials
Testimonials
If you are looking for an editor look no further than Beth Crosby. She is the best at taking my words and making them shine without losing the essence of what I want to say. Beth has edited multiple books for us and many projects and I could not be more pleased with her work. She is excellent at what she does!
– Diana Asaad, Author & Speaker
Beth is a writer’s best resource because, even though I consider myself a strong writer, she saved me from mistakes I didn’t realize I had made due to her deep understanding of the technical nuances of language. She ventures far beyond what most mere mortals know about writing. Beth also strengthened my final product with her questions, recommendations, and value-adds that went beyond editing. Best of all, Beth presents a friendly, personable demeanor and is softer around the edges than other technical specialists, while still being firm, and a consummate professional.
– Kristin Sherry, founder, Virtus Careers
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Beth as a writer/editor on a rather complex print project over the last several months. Her attention to detail, flexibility and kind nature are just a few of the many reasons why we hope to involve Beth in future projects. She is a rare find, who I highly recommend.
– Rich Carnahan, Unimedia
Beth is a highly professional and knowledgable editor. She goes above and beyond what other editors offer. Beth helped me fix a number of errors and mistakes in a previously published non-fiction book that another editor missed. Now, I rely on Beth to edit articles and other types of writing and my work is far better as a result. I highly recommend working with Beth if you take writing or your craft seriously.
– Bryan Collins, Author
Services
Copy Editing
A final step in preparing a manuscript, article, etc., for publication, which involves verifying facts and ensuring consistency, accurate spelling, grammar, style, and tense by established deadlines.
Writing Coach
Designed for people who want to write a book but are stuck at the beginning, middle, or end of the project. Beth offers a single coaching call to get you started and/or a package to help you get your story on paper.
“A good copy editor not only corrects mistakes but teaches in the framework of an encouraging relationship with individuals who genuinely want to publish polished messages while maintaining an authentic voice. My copy edits often shorten and tighten copy. This is especially helpful to writers, authors, and publishers who know that publishing longer books costs more. Words should be powerful and concise.”
“I have a reputation as an ‘approachable expert’ who listens to what clients want to accomplish and draws from resources to answer questions, provide options, and challenge authors of manuscripts, web pages, or articles to write as if every word counts.”
“I have a reputation as an ‘approachable expert’ who listens to what clients want to accomplish and draws from resources to answer questions, provide options, and challenge authors of a manuscripts, web pages, or articles to write as if every word counts.”
“If you want your next project to be as polished as possible, I can ensure readers remember your manuscript, message, email, blog post, or other writing project for its quality and clarity, not its errors.”