Nonfiction Editing by Sarah Kolb-Williams

Professional editing helps nonfiction authors find their focus.

Whatever your area of business or expertise, I offer nonfiction editing services to help you develop your manuscript and produce a book that’s totally focused on what your readers need.

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Copyediting (1 round)

Copyediting focuses on syntax, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style. Each project includes a custom style sheet, tracked changes, and notes where clarity or information is required.

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Substantive Editing (2 rounds)

Substantive editing ensures your logic unfolds clearly within each chapter and your language is clear and engaging at the sentence level. It is not a developmental edit. (Copyediting included.)

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Developmental Editing (3 rounds)

Nonfiction developmental editing focuses on a book’s scope and structure. Edits may include reorganizing content, suggesting revisions to the thesis, or rewriting entire sections.

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Editorial Assessment

Editorial assessments help authors identify areas for improvement, focus their own revisions, and think about their writing in new ways. Full and partial assessments available.

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Related Services

Self-Publishing

From back cover copy and print book formatting to hands-on KDP account management, we’re ready to help you produce, self-publish, and manage the book of your dreams.

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Book Marketing

I partner with vetted industry professionals to offer book marketing, ad campaigns, and everything independent authors need to maximize the impact of their nonfiction books.

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Testimonials from Past Clients

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, Inc.

Your turn-around time is just amazing. And the clarity you have helped me achieve—I just can't thank you enough.

Dr. Joe DilleyClinical Psychologist; Author of The Game Is Playing Your Kid

Sarah is an exceptional, diverse editor with an attention to detail that every project needs.

Mark LevineFounder of Hillcrest Media Group; Author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing

Sarah understands that the best results are achieved when the editing process is collaborative.

Michelle BrownSenior Account Executive, Mill City Press

Your attention to detail, your suggestions, and your timely and professional service were top notch!

Patricia SapiaAuthor of The Complete Guide to Lost Pet Prevention & Recovery

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