Overview
My decade of experience spans many different types of projects from novels to picture books to cookbooks to biography, but I love working with YA and MG fiction and picture books, specifically.
My favorite genres to work with:
Romance
Fantasy
Adventure
Contemporary
Young Adult
Middle Grade
Picture Books
If your genre isn't listed, still send me a request! I love so many things. I am not the right fit for erotica, excessive violence, extreme language, or on-the-page sexual abuse.
I love helping creators get their product into the world. I have worked with authors in both the self and trad pub worlds, and watching a product become tangible is my favorite thing. I have worked in developmental editing and as a critique partner for writers. I enjoy face-to-face discussion about projects with clients to help with understanding of rules and can do so over zoom. Ultimately, I pride myself on my tact and ability to help authors understand needed changes without them feeling attacked.
I earned my bachelor's degree in English language (aka grammar) with a minor in editing, and I work in the Chicago Manual of Style. I have worked at Deseret Book and Shadow Mountain publishing houses as a proofreader (where I was nicknamed "Eagle Eye"), and I've worked freelance and contract for them and others.
Services
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- BA in English Language with minor in editing from Brigham Young University
Work experience
Self-employed
We pride ourselves in our sharp eye and kind word. Writers who work with Holly Hawk will leave feeling confident in their newly polished product as well as in their personal writing craft.
Atlanta Relationship Institute
I edited psychological evaluations written by therapists for clients. I ensured accuracy in grammar, punctuation, testing results, and other standard information as well as improved readability.
Deseret Book Publishers
I worked on many projects and learned the ins and outs of the publishing industry. I started as an intern and was hired on as a full-time proofreader. When I moved from the state, I continued to edit for the company as a contracted editor.
Portfolio
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