Rocky Mountain Publishing Professionals Guild
Fiction Editing
Berman Editorial
925 37th Street • Boulder, CO 80303
303 415-9022 • fax: 303 415-0216
e-mail: jody@bermaneditorial.com
URL: www.bermaneditorial.com
Services: Manuscript evaluation and development, substantive editing, copyediting, writing, proofreading, project management, consulting.
Clients: Fresh Ideas Group, Herbs for Health magazine, Lynne Rienner Publishers, Metro State College, Colorado Dept. of Health & Environment, McGinty Design, Sopris West.
In business since: 1987.
Editor of award-winning fiction and nonfiction. Former managing editor of a university press. Extensive experience serving businesses, book/magazine publishers, individuals, educational and nonprofit organizations.
Bouse Editorial: Susan Bouse
9398 Oakbrush Way • Lone Tree, CO 80124
720 320-7448
email: susanbouse@comcast.net
Services: Copyediting, developmental editing, fiction editing, manuscript evaluation, substantive editing.
Clients: ABC-CLIO, Impressions Book and Journal Services, On Cape Publications, independent authors.
Ph.D. in English literature; former writing professor. Experienced project manager, writer, and editor, with a unique talent for developmental and content editing.
Kat Bradley-Bennett
5914 Blue Mountain Circle • Longmont, CO 80503
303 678-5242 • fax: 303 678-5242 (call first)
email: katpbennett@yahoo.com
Services: Freelance proofreading, copyediting, fiction and substantive editing, ESL editing, desktop publishing, word processing, resume and letter writing and proofing.
Clients: Nonprofits; graduate students, professional writers, ESL.
In business since: Freelancer since 2000.
More than twenty years' experience co-editing, proofreading, writing (op-ed, trade, literary, ESL materials), brochure design.
Carlson Editing: Linda Carlson
235 Maplewood Drive • Erie, CO 80516-6834
303 665-5184
e-mail: carlsonedit@earthlink.net
Services: Editing, copyediting, proofreading, fiction editing, on-screen editing.
Clients: Book publishers, advertising agencies, government agencies, small and large businesses; fiction and nonfiction writers, students.
In business since: 1987.
Diverse background in sociology, psychology, police science, natural science, medical terminology, and creative writing.
Editorial Arts: Lynn S. Arts
1975 Glenwood Drive • Boulder, CO 80304
303 443-5298
email: editorialarts@comcast.net
Services: Editing, development, writing, copywriting, project management.
Thirty-five years' editorial experience in publishing. Reliable, cost-effective work. Books (general trade, humanities, poetry), technical reports, court reports, articles, newsletters, marketing materials, dissertations, resumes.
Melody Feist
560 E. Grand Avenue • Englewood, CO 80113
720 221-8367
e-mail: melody_feist@hotmail.com
Services: Copyediting, fiction editing, manuscript evaluation, resume editing, technical editing, transcription, word processing, proofreading, fact-checking, permissions research.
Clients: Axiom Press, Rainbow Bridge Publishing, Covenant Communications (educational materials and novels).
In business since: 2002.
BA in Communications/Print Journalism with minors in English and music. Specializing in educational and music-related materials. Chicago, AP, and MLA styles. Quick, reliable, and versatile.
Graves Editorial Service: Brooke D. Graves
7306 Stonegate Court • Colorado Springs, CO 80919
719 590-8622 • fax: 719 590-8668
e-mail: gravesed@citystar.com
Services: Copyediting, fiction editing, legal editing, medical editing, science editing, substantive editing, indexing, self-publishing assistance, proofreading.
Clients: John Wiley & Sons, Thomson Delmar Learning, Aspen Law & Business,
university presses, individual authors, full-service composition houses, others.
In business since: 1989.
High-quality, timely service by experienced professionals. Expertise in legal,
academic/scholarly, and textbook copyediting, indexing, and supplementation.
Greenwood Research: Sallie M. Greenwood
4424 Greenbriar Boulevard • Boulder, CO 80305
303 494-3271
e-mail: salliegreenwood2@aol.com
Services: Illustrations research, text editing and research, permissions.
Clients: Boulder Bookworks, Fulcrum Press, Island Press, National Geographic Society, Rowman & Littlefield.
In business since: 1990.
Editing, illustrations, and permissions with the bottom line in mind; specializing in natural history and the West.
Jennifer Heath
1838 Pine Street • Boulder, CO 80302
303 444-1886
e-mail: HeathCollom@comcast.net
URL: www.jenniferheath.com
Services: Copyediting, developmental editing, fiction editing, substantive editing, indexing, marketing & publicity, self-publishing assistance, proofreading, editing instruction, journaling instruction, writing instruction, book proposals, feature writing, ghostwriting/collaborations, letter writing, marketing-related writing, newsletter writing, resume writing, rewriting.
Clients: Boulder Home and Garden, Lifelong Learning Catalogue, University of California Press, others.
In business since: 1980.
Prompt and priced fairly. Ideas inspired and motivatedhas published more than seven books and won awards. Knows her onions.
Here's the Proof: Janamarantha Cote
2434 S. Lafayette St. • Denver, CO 80210
303 871-9706
e-mail: cote_janamarantha@yahoo.com
Services: Editing, proofreading, writing, training materials, grammar.
In business since: 2003.
High quality, timely service by professional experienced in many aspects of business and several industriesfinancial, retail, and computer.
InstEdit: Scott Vickers
1440 Franklin Street • Denver, CO 80218
303 329-6446 • fax: 303 329-6446
e-mail: markwscottv@msn.com
Services: Copyediting, proofreading.
Clients: Lynne Rienner Publishers, Boulder Bookworks.
In business since: 1992.
I am a published book author offering meticulous prepress support to the publishing industry,
and writing services to individual clients.
Kathy Kaiser
4815 Devonshire St. • Boulder, CO 80301
303 581-0837
e-mail: kathyakaiser@comcast.net
Services: Substantive editing and copyediting, project management, writing coach, manuscript evaluation, and feature and newsletter writing.
Clients: Book publishers, magazines, journals.
In business since: 1976.
Experienced editor (general, science, scholarly, and fiction), writer, and project manager. My strength is working with authors to enhance their manuscripts. Sample editing offered.
KRC Writing & Editing: Kenneth R. Chartrand
1720 S. Marshall Rd. #10 • Boulder, CO 80305
303 499-7736 • fax: 303 499-7736
e-mail: krchartrand@comcast.net
Services: Ghostwriting/collaboration, marketing-related writing, technical writing; copyediting, developmental editing, fiction editing, substantive editing; proofreading; design tables (Word).
Clients: Sun, StorageTek, Newfield Network, WestNet Learning, ALTANA Pharma, Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, Wirestone.
In business since: 2003 (as independent; 9 years as an employed technical writer).
Strong, broad education (two masters degrees); nine years technical writing; humanities background; desire to be true to author's intent, tone; sensitive to cross-cultural issues.
Laughing River Resources: Ingrid Zirnis Johnson
P.O. Box 25 • Lyons, CO 80540
303 776-8100
email: plantspirits@hotmail.com
URL: LaughingRiverResources.com
Services: Persuasive writing for advertising and marketing materials: ads, brochures, Web content, sales letters, press releases, articles, and newsletters to optimally promote your products and services. Copyediting, proofreading.
Clients: American Horticultural Therapy Association; natural health and wellness practitioners, centers, spas, entrepreneurs, artists, authors, visionaries.
In business since: 1993.
High-quality personalized services. Natural health, wellness, psychology, conscious parenting, spirituality, arts, travel, horticulture, botany. Extensive business background, human resource management, mediation, coaching, mentoring.
Lead Dog Communications: Sue Collier
4542 Melbourne Way • Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
720 344-8605 • fax 720 528-8214
email: sue@LeadDogCommunications.com
URL: www.LeadDogCommunications.com
Services: Cover design, typeseting/layout, copyediting, developmental editing, fiction editing, manuscript evaluation, substantive editing, indexing, marketing & publicity, self-publishing assistance, proofreading, research assistance.
Clients: Mapletree Publishing, Western Reflections, About Books, Self-Publishing Resources, authors who are self-publishing.
In business since: 1991.
Affordable, creative, customized services for authors and publishers. Specialize in working with self-publishing authors, taking them through every step of the publishing process.
Darlene Mueller Morse
831 Rochelle Cr. • Fort Collins, CO 80526
970 225-1327
e-mail: DMHSBmorse@msn.com
Services: Designdesktop publishing, typesetting/layout; editingcopyediting, fiction editing; proofreading; transcription.
Clients: Nonprofits, state organizations, individual authors, psychotherapists' workshops, and conferences.
In business since: 1982.
I am experienced in graphics, editing, proofreading, copywriting, and transcribing and have done publicity and marketing for fundraisers.
Philip Normand: Normand Design
P.O. Box 8436 • Denver, CO 80201-8436
303 298-7063
email: phil01@normanddesign.com
URL: www.normanddesign.com
Services: Book and cover design; graphic design and production; typography and lettering; illustrations and cartooning; digital restoration and retouching.
Clients: Easton Press; Colorado Arts & Crafts Society; The Hermitage Bookshop; Pattern Research, Inc.
In business since: 1976.
Experienced, professional design services with a strong feeling for contemporary and historical art styles.
North South Consultants: P. Carol Jones
6869 E. County Road 54 • Fort Collins, CO 80524
970 482-6295 • cell 970 481-5213
e-mail: cjones@cowisp.net
Services: Writing, general and technical editing, substantive editing, research, proofreading, copyediting, rewriting.
Clients: Magazines, newspapers, non-governmental organizations, engineering firms, U.S. Geological Survey, Natural Capitalism Solutions.
In business since: 1988.
Published journalist/writer, experienced general and technical editor. Newsletters and press releases. I guarantee clear, well-developed writing and concise, accurate editing.
Dorrie O'Brien
Grand Prairie, Texas
972 602-3838 • fax 972 602-9119
email: dorrie@peakpeak.com
Services: Typesetting/layout; copyediting; fiction editing; manuscript evaluation; substantive editing; self-publishing assistance; editing instruction; agent/publisher submission help with query letters and synopses.
Clients: John Dicke, Morrison, CO, two suspense novels; Deb Oakley, Morrison, CO, a memoir; Gerard Gallegos, Denver, CO, Christian fiction; plus nearly 150 other authors from around the country and the world.
In business since: 1990.
Getting works of fiction published is very difficult. Give yourself an edge by having a professional edit done pre-submission to agents and editors.
Opus II Books: Eileen Gualberto
1216 Purple Sage Loop• Castle Rock, CO 81014
720 371-1872
e-mail: egualberto@opusiibooks.com •
URL: www.opusiibooks.com
Services: Copyediting, fiction editing, manuscript evaluation, project management, self-publishing assistance, proofreading, book proposals, marketing, promotions.
Clients: Independent authors, small presses, United Societies in Space, Creative Chefs.
Experienced professional with over 15 years in the publishing industry .
James D. Townsend
3300 Bridger Trail #304 • Boulder, CO 80301
303 443-4284 • fax 303 443-4256
email: jdtownsend@mindspring.com
URL: www.theassassinsdream.com
Services: Editing, marketing and publicity, self-publishing assistance, proofreading, writing, writing instruction, newsletters.
Clients: Students, novelists, marketing personnel, human resource personnel.
In business since: 1991.
Twenty-four years in journalism/PR give me a seasoned perspective on writing/editing copy that communicates effectively. As the published author of The Assassin's Dream (Five Star/Gale), I can help others reach their writing goals.
Ed Winograd
810 Vindicator Drive #201 • Colorado Springs, CO 80919
877 848-2314 (toll free) or 719 964-3855
fax: 877 848-2314 (toll free)
email: EdWinograd@gmail.com
Services: Technical writing, marketing-related writing, on-screen editing, technical editing, substantive editing, desktop editing, copyediting, proofreading, developmental editing, fiction editing, rewriting.
Clients: HP, Compaq, Siemens-Opuswave, Charles River Media, Reed Business Information, Franklin Beedle & Associates Publishers, J.E.M.S. Books, Avontra Technical Press, Colorado College, National Junior Achievement, Coactive Consultants, Gypsy Heart Music, Temple Beit Torah, Colorado Blizzard Hockey.
In business since: Freelance since 200125 years as a writer, editor, and trainer.
Writing: technical manuals, grants, fundraising. Editing, Copyediting, Proofreading: fiction, non-fiction, technical manuals, computer books, grants, proposals, fundraising, screenplays. Training: editing and onscreen editing. Research: fact-checking.
