Nonfiction Editing Portfolio

Click to review the nonfiction books I’ve worked on. Topics near and dear to my heart include music, business, self-help/how-to, and finance.

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Fiction Editing Portfolio

Most of my fiction clients are sci-fi authors (it’s my favorite genre), but I also enjoy editing mysteries, political thrillers, and fantasy.

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PracticeMind: The Complete Practice Model

by Hans Jørgen Jensen and Oleksander Mycyk

Anti-Paradox

by CR Wahl

The Eight of Earth

by Richie Shaffer

When the Dust Fell

by Marshall Ross

Terminus

by Proto Dagg

Delivering Massive Value

by Matthew Jarvis

Self-Publishing Simplified

by Kristen Kieffer

Culture Built My Brand: The Secret to Winning More Customers Through Company Culture

by Mark Miller and Ted Vaughn

The Year Off: The Anti-Budget Solution to Mastering Your Money and Following Your Dreams

by Steve Larsen

Keeping Covid Sober: One Isolated Drinker’s Journey through a Quarantined Pandemic

by Michele Kenny

Boy Lessons: What I’ve Learned from My Sons

by Jeff Johnson

The Tempo Implications of Bach’s Notation: Part 2—The Dance Suites

by Leslie Kenney

The Tempo Implications of Bach’s Notation: Part 1—The Proportional Method

by Leslie Kenney

Out of Oblivion: How I Left OB-LOM

by Kristina Birk

#SPORTSMANSHIP: Go Viral With It!

by Jeff Eckert, MBA, CFM, CMA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

26 Points of Light: Illuminating One Cancer Survivor’s Journey from Diagnosis to Remission

by Maureen O'Brien

The Best Record Stores in America

by Vinyl Me, Please‎

The Instructional Change Agent: 48 Ways to Be the Leader Your School Needs

by Adam D. Drummond

Rigorous Curriculum Design: How to Create Curricular Units of Study That Align Standards, Instruction, and Assessment

by Larry Ainsworth and Kyra Donovan

Build Your Best Writing Life: Essential Strategies for Personal Writing Success

by Kristen Kieffer

Farewell to Egypt

by Cheri' Ben-Iesau

Enchanted Trees Book 3: Truce

by Katherine Towers

Waking Iceman

by CR Wahl

Book 1-III of The Kalelah Series

by Marshall Ross

Free Fall: A Thriller

John Parrish

Winter Nova Saves the World

E. A. Cattani

How to Hire an Editor

by Sarah Kolb-Williams

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, Fifth Edition

by Mark Levine

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, Fourth Edition

by Mark Levine

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, Third Edition

by Mark Levine

The Boys of Earth-180 Copy

by Paul Samuelson

Into the Fire – The Ending Series: Book 2

by Lindsey Fairleigh and Lindsey Pogue

The Whisper of Stars: A Science-Fiction Thriller—Hibernation Series: Book 1

by Nick Jones

The Embers of Hope: A Science-Fiction Thriller—Hibernation Series: Book 2

by Nick Jones

Legacy Fleet: Invincible (Kindle Worlds) (The First Swarm War Book 1)

by David Bruns

The Game Is Playing Your Kid: How to Unplug and Reconnect in the Digital Age

by Dr. Joe Dilley

It Already Hurts Enough: Strategies for Stopping Self-Injury

by Maggie Coalson

Rich Tips for a Lifetime: How to Achieve Emotional, Spiritual, and Financial Wealth

by Rebecca Young

Addiction: The Master Keys to Recovery

September 10, 2018

The Coding Samurai: The Way of the Computer Warrior

by Ian Felton

RISE: A Lantern City Illustrated Novel

By Matthew James Daley, Bruce Boxleitner, and Trevor Crafts

Irradiance—The Dream Guild Chronicles: Book 1 Copy

by David Bruns

Sight—The Dream Guild Chronicles: Book 2

by David Bruns

Sacrifice—The Dream Guild Chronicles: Book 3

by David Bruns

Weapons of Mass Deception: The WMD Files, Book 1

by David Bruns

Jihadi Apprentice: The WMD Files, Book 2

by David Bruns and J. R. Olson

The Whole World for Each

by Kate MacLeod

The Mars of Malcontents

by Kate MacLeod

Battle Djinni: A WMD Companion Story

by David Bruns and J. R. Olson

Death of a Pawn (The WMD Files)

by David Bruns and J. R. Olson

I, Caroline: A Short Story

by David Bruns

The Yesterday Adjustment: A PENNSYLVANIA Novella

by David Bruns

The Beauty of the Fall

by Rich Marcello

Nothing But Trouble (A Saratoga Falls Love Story Book 2)

by Lindsey Pogue

Whatever It Takes (A Saratoga Falls Love Story Book 1)

by Lindsey Pogue

Ricochet Through Time: A Time Travel Romance (Echo Trilogy: Book 3)

by Lindsey Fairleigh

Echo In Time: A Time Travel Romance (Echo Trilogy: Book 1)

by Lindsey Fairleigh

Masterplan Your Success

by Ben Tolosa

Natural Attraction

by Iris Gottlieb

Rebel Without a Clue

by Kerrie Noor

Dust and Shadow: Forgotten Lands Book 1

by Lindsey Pogue

Sparky Tales: The Stellar Way

by Tina Donovan, MSEd

The Imati

by C. T. Hillin

Afterlife (Kat Dubois Chronicles Book 6)

by Lindsey Fairleigh

Judgement (Kat Dubois Chronicles Book 5)

by Lindsey Fairleigh

The Icons of Man

by Bob Langan

Over Freezing Altitudes: (The Travels of Scout Shannon)

by Kate MacLeod

Against Impassable Barriers: (The Travels of Scout Shannon)

by Kate MacLeod

Among Treacherous Stars: (The Travels of Scout Shannon)

by Kate MacLeod

Under Falling Skies: (The Travels of Scout Shannon)

by Kate MacLeod

In Quaking Hills: (The Travels of Scout Shannon)

by Kate MacLeod

Four Takeaways and a Funeral

by Kerrie Noor

Job Hunting 101: The Ultimate Guide to Landing Your First Job

by Matt Gordon

The Memories of Thomas M’Clintock

by Richard B. Swegan

Breakfast Without Tiffany: An Inspirational Journey of Faith

by Anna Maria Sparks

The 3 Thieves and 4 Pillars of Happiness

by Chuck Gallozzi

The FREE Cookbook: Secrets to Healthier Living

by Diane August

Homeschooling: Why and How

by Gail Nagasako

Time Bring About a Change

by Rebecca Young

Collapsed: A Survivor’s Climb from the Wreckage of the 35W Bridge

by Garrett Ebling

Head Shots: A McKinzie MacKenna Mystery

by J.J. Smith

The King History Forgot: Makikele, The 19th-Century Legend of Phalaborwa, South Africa

by Robert T.K. Scully

America in the Economic World: Jobs, Necessities, and Economic Optimization

by Michael Douglas Gilbert

The Big Wide Calm: A Novel

September 27, 2017

Resonance: An Echo Trilogy Novella (Echo Trilogy: Book 1.5)

by Lindsey Fairleigh

Becoming Lady: A Rescued Golden’s Journey from Lonely to Loved

by Jeanne Maxon

A Reluctant First Mate’s Journal

by Gwen Riggs

The Forgotten Governor: Fernando de Rivera and the Opening of Alta California

by John Wills

The Stephen Hawking Death Row Fan Club: Six Stories and a Novella

R. C. Goodwin

Exodus to Earth

by Jim Evry

Malevir: Dragons Return

by Susan Bass Marcus

Underground (Kat Dubois Chronicles Book 3)

by Lindsey Fairleigh

Yellow Jackets: A Novel

by Reggie Thornburg

The Cow and the Moon: An Illustrated Story About Farm Animals and Space

by A.C Louis

Frankenstein: The Last Man and other Stories

by James Murray

Ink Witch (Kat Dubois Chronicles Book 1)

by Lindsey Fairleigh

Outcast (Kat Dubois Chronicles Book 2)

by Lindsey Fairleigh

The Departments

by Edward Ryder

The Valedictorians

by Mitch Cote-Crosskill

If the Truth Be Known

by Rebecca Long

Caught in the Current: A Novel

by Daniel Hryhorczuk

The Crooked Albatross and Sweet Fanny Adams

by Leigh Cross

Time Guardians: Protectors of the Travellars

by PT Mason

The Korellian Odyssey: Requiem

by Vance Bachelder

Eye of the Hawk: Tears of Gods and Dragons—Book One

by LV Barat

Legends of Agria: A Secret in the Shadows

by C. M. Shea

Moon And Other Novellas

by Windsor Harries

The Generation

by Holly Cave

What others are saying

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Working with Sarah was easily the best professional decision I made as an upstart author, and I can say that her input gave me the confidence to go on and publish. Not only can I say that working with her helped me craft a better story, it also made me a better writer.
Robert LanganScience fiction author (The Icons of Man)

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I’m absolutely delighted with your work on this. It’s exactly what I hoped for—an attention to both the large and detailed inconsistencies in the story that I’d missed, and an excellent learning experience in terms of understanding what my particular quirks are as a writer. You’re very talented to be able to do this!
Holly CaveScience Fiction Author, The Generation

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I really appreciate all your hard work. I thoroughly enjoyed your input and the areas where you asked me to clarify or show you more. I miss a lot of that when I’m trying to finish a book and it was nice to have someone point out opportunities to give things a second look.
Eric CattaniScience Fiction Author, Winter Nova Saves the World

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I chose Sarah as an editor based on her love of science fiction. What I got was a professional partner who came to the project with a high level of skill, editing knowledge, and developmental insight that made my manuscript publication-ready. Sarah turned out to be exactly what I was seeking in an editor: knowledgeable about the rules, gentle enough to allow my voice to shine through, and always willing to keep the story in mind.
David BrunsSci-Fi/Thriller Author (Weapons of Mass Deception, The Dream Guild Chronicles

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the outstanding editorial work you provided us. You did an amazing job! Your attention to detail, your suggestions, and your timely and professional service were top notch! We look forward to working with you again in the future.
Patricia SapiaAuthor (The Complete Guide to Lost Pet Prevention & Recovery)

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Sarah Kolb-Williams Editing Portfolio

Nonfiction Editing Portfolio

Fiction Editing Portfolio

PracticeMind: The Complete Practice Model

Anti-Paradox

The Eight of Earth

When the Dust Fell

Terminus

Delivering Massive Value

Self-Publishing Simplified

Culture Built My Brand: The Secret to Winning More Customers Through Company Culture

The Year Off: The Anti-Budget Solution to Mastering Your Money and Following Your Dreams

Keeping Covid Sober: One Isolated Drinker’s Journey through a Quarantined Pandemic

Boy Lessons: What I’ve Learned from My Sons

The Tempo Implications of Bach’s Notation: Part 2—The Dance Suites

The Tempo Implications of Bach’s Notation: Part 1—The Proportional Method

Out of Oblivion: How I Left OB-LOM

#SPORTSMANSHIP: Go Viral With It!

26 Points of Light: Illuminating One Cancer Survivor’s Journey from Diagnosis to Remission

The Best Record Stores in America

The Instructional Change Agent: 48 Ways to Be the Leader Your School Needs

Rigorous Curriculum Design: How to Create Curricular Units of Study That Align Standards, Instruction, and Assessment

Build Your Best Writing Life: Essential Strategies for Personal Writing Success

Farewell to Egypt

Enchanted Trees Book 3: Truce

Waking Iceman

Book 1-III of The Kalelah Series

Free Fall: A Thriller

Winter Nova Saves the World

How to Hire an Editor

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, Fifth Edition

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, Fourth Edition

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, Third Edition

The Boys of Earth-180 Copy

Into the Fire – The Ending Series: Book 2

The Whisper of Stars: A Science-Fiction Thriller—Hibernation Series: Book 1

The Embers of Hope: A Science-Fiction Thriller—Hibernation Series: Book 2

Legacy Fleet: Invincible (Kindle Worlds) (The First Swarm War Book 1)

The Game Is Playing Your Kid: How to Unplug and Reconnect in the Digital Age

It Already Hurts Enough: Strategies for Stopping Self-Injury

Rich Tips for a Lifetime: How to Achieve Emotional, Spiritual, and Financial Wealth

Addiction: The Master Keys to Recovery

The Coding Samurai: The Way of the Computer Warrior

RISE: A Lantern City Illustrated Novel

Irradiance—The Dream Guild Chronicles: Book 1 Copy

Sight—The Dream Guild Chronicles: Book 2

Sacrifice—The Dream Guild Chronicles: Book 3

Weapons of Mass Deception: The WMD Files, Book 1

Jihadi Apprentice: The WMD Files, Book 2

The Whole World for Each

The Mars of Malcontents

Battle Djinni: A WMD Companion Story

Death of a Pawn (The WMD Files)

I, Caroline: A Short Story

The Yesterday Adjustment: A PENNSYLVANIA Novella

The Beauty of the Fall

Nothing But Trouble (A Saratoga Falls Love Story Book 2)

Whatever It Takes (A Saratoga Falls Love Story Book 1)

Ricochet Through Time: A Time Travel Romance (Echo Trilogy: Book 3)

Echo In Time: A Time Travel Romance (Echo Trilogy: Book 1)

Masterplan Your Success

Natural Attraction

Rebel Without a Clue

Dust and Shadow: Forgotten Lands Book 1

Sparky Tales: The Stellar Way

The Imati

Afterlife (Kat Dubois Chronicles Book 6)

Judgement (Kat Dubois Chronicles Book 5)

The Icons of Man

Over Freezing Altitudes: (The Travels of Scout Shannon)

Against Impassable Barriers: (The Travels of Scout Shannon)

Among Treacherous Stars: (The Travels of Scout Shannon)

Under Falling Skies: (The Travels of Scout Shannon)

In Quaking Hills: (The Travels of Scout Shannon)

Four Takeaways and a Funeral

Job Hunting 101: The Ultimate Guide to Landing Your First Job

The Memories of Thomas M’Clintock

Breakfast Without Tiffany: An Inspirational Journey of Faith

The 3 Thieves and 4 Pillars of Happiness

The FREE Cookbook: Secrets to Healthier Living