Black Editors, Book Coaches & Proofreaders

Michelle Chester, Editor


Specialties
Fiction, Nonfiction, Technical, Business

Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading

Working With Me

I am committed to working on one project at a time and strive to preserve your unique voice and style. No two projects are alike, but my approach is always three-fold:

1. Read – I don’t just read for the pleasure of the story, but for how the story is told. I ask: Does the work stay focused on one topic? Does the introduction grab attention and clearly set the purpose? Are the facts accurate? Does the conclusion leave the reader satisfied?

2. Correct – I address errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. I also focus on sentence structure for improved readability, active vs. passive voice, precise word usage, clarity of meaning, subject–verb agreement, and reducing wordiness or redundancy.

3. Suggest – Writing isn’t always a matter of right or wrong. I offer suggestions to help you express your ideas more effectively and powerfully.

I offer a free sample edit so I can get a feel for your work—and you can get a feel for my editing style. You can also visit EBM’s website to see samples of my editing work.


Bio

I have over 25 years of experience as a technical writer/editor in the corporate world and over 20 years of experience editing and proofreading numerous genres. My clients include traditionally published authors, independent authors, small businesses, major corporations, nonprofit organizations, universities, and small publishing companies.

As a workshop facilitator, I have shared in the successes of several writers conferences, including Black Writers Reunion & Conference (BWRC). You can visit my website for testimonials from happy clients. I hope to add you to that list!



Fiction
Action/adventure
Children's
Drama
Humor/satire
Mystery
Religious/Spiritual
Romance
Science fiction
Series
Suspense/thriller
Young Adult

Nonfiction
Autobiography and memoir
Biography
Business
Children
Cookbooks
Creative nonfiction
Essay
DIY/how-to
Religious/Spiritual
Self-help
Textbooks
Travel
Young Adult

Other Services
Manuscript critique
Manuscript formatting
Style guide creation
Typesetting

Writing Services
Instructional
Technical
Training materials


Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA)
Associated Press Stylebook (AP)
Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Microsoft Writing Style Guide
Modern Language Association (MLA)

Software/Technology
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
WordPress

Portfolio