Welcome!

This is the website and editing portfolio of Sarah Kolb-Williams. I believe everyone has a story to tell, and I take pride in helping authors bring clarity and focus to their manuscripts.

After more than fifteen years as a freelance book editor, I’m thrilled to offer editing, book design, and other self-publishing services at Spoonbridge Press. Visit spoonbridgepress.com to learn how my team and I can help you publish a book you’ll be proud of.

 

How to Hire an Editor

Since 2014, How to Hire an Editor has helped independent authors find, hire, and work with the right editor for their books, whatever their level of writing or publishing experience.

“The first critical step in self-publishing your book is finding a great editor. Sarah’s book will pay for itself 100 times over.”
—Mark Levine, Founder of Hillcrest Media Group

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How Spoonbridge Press Can Help

We offer a full suite of self-publishing services to help you take the next steps in your author journey.

Writing & Editing

No matter where you are with your book, we’ll meet you there and help you turn it into a focused, polished manuscript.

Book Design

Our talented book designers will turn your manuscript into eye-catching print and e-books that stand out for all the right reasons.

Upload & Distribution

We’ll help you distribute your book to the world with captivating sales pages and metadata that maximizes your sales potential.

Testimonials

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Sarah Kolb-Williams is a fantastic copyeditor with an incredible eye for detail. Sarah’s ability to make the concepts and language in our book totally clear and to the point was uncanny. It was an absolute pleasure working with Sarah and I give her my highest recommendations.

Hans Jørgen JensenProfessor, Northwestern University
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Sarah’s hard work turned my raw manuscript into a polished gem. She took time to understand the subject matter of the book and my goals and was then able to weave distinct topics into a connected story. Sarah is a great collaborator who is deadline oriented and organized and leaves no detail behind.

Jeff Eckert, MBA, CFM, CMA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP#Sportsmanship: Go Viral With it!
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Collecting writings from 26 people is a little like herding cats, but Sarah helped me understand what the reader would need from us. I don’t see Sarah as an editor. I see her as a book shepherd. I’ve had other editors, but what Sarah offers is the whole package. She’s a project manager, a cheerleader, an accountability partner, and an extraordinary strategic partner in bringing your project to the world.

Maureen O’Brien26 Points of Light: Illuminating One Cancer Survivor’s Journey from Diagnosis to Remission
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Sarah Kolb-Williams is the kind of freelance editor that you always hope you’ll work with—conscientious, responsive, and collaborative. Working with Sarah is always a pleasure.

Robert SchmidtEditorial Manager, Hillcrest Media Group
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She is current on the major style books, and I have yet to stump her with a question of grammar or punctuation. Her attention to detail and ear for the writer’s voice make her a stand-out editorial talent. I can’t recommend her enough.

Stacey SupinaManaging Director, Legal Research Center
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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 BrunsPolitical thriller author, Weapons of Mass Deception

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Schedule a Free Author Consultation

Use the link below to tell us about your book and what you’re hoping to achieve. Our project manager, Britt, will reach out with ideas and next steps.

We look forward to hearing about your project!

Free Author Consultation