Lindsay Evermore

Lindsay Evermore – Editor

Meticulous copy editor/proofreader with 15+ years with Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and more. A focus on nonfiction and academic writing.

Overview

Your needs. Your timeline. Your voice. These are my priorities.


My experience in publishing spans a wide range of clientele and content. I have worked in full-time and freelance copy editing roles with organizations including Wiley-Blackwell, Taylor & Francis, Routledge, and many other publishing, marketing, and communications companies. I have an extensive skill set in working with various types of copy, including nonfiction books, academic research, and a range of marketing copy. My keen eye for detail and exacting standards allow me to partner with authors to deliver publication-ready material on the first pass.


With my services, you'll enjoy:

* Superior writing and editing skills combined with 15 years of experience copy editing and proofreading in a variety of industries

* In-depth knowledge of many publication styles, including Chicago, APA, AP, and AMA, as well as industry- and company-specific style guides

* A strong background in editing academic work, particularly STEM, medical, and social science titles with international readership

* Clear and articulate communication with flexible availability and high responsiveness to your needs

* Assurance that I'll deliver high-quality copy with a focus on maintaining your voice

* Proficiency in editing both American and British English

* Confidence that your work will receive the editorial treatment it deserves


I love working as a copy editor. For me, it's a way to learn all the time while using my skills to ferret out any inconsistencies or errors. Your content---whether books, academic papers, or other copy---is a reflection of you, and together we'll ensure that only the most polished writing reaches your readers.

If you want to perfect your content for publication, you are in the right place.

REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

"For over a decade, Lindsay has provided excellent copyediting services to the Taylor & Francis Journals account. She is versed in the style conventions embraced by various academic disciplines, including the behavioral and medical sciences. The work she completes—always in a timely fashion—shows the meticulous attention of an expert copyeditor. Lindsay, moreover, has proven to be flexible, amenable to, on occasions, last minute changes of assignment. I recommend her services highly."

---Head of Copyediting, Taylor & Francis Group

"Lindsay is everything I would want in a proofreader/copy editor: She’s focused, intelligent, intuitive, and meticulous. She’s so good that I don’t feel the need to check her work – and that’s a huge compliment coming from a former copy editor and obsessive editor. In addition to the right skills, Lindsay brings a great attitude to every job: She’s eager and happy to work. She always delivers when promised and never disappoints. If I didn’t like her so much, I would keep all this my little secret to ensure her availability when we need her."

---Patti T., Client Solutions Director, rareLife solutions
Services
Non-Fiction
Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences Education & Reference Engineering Engineering & Materials Science Health & Wellbeing History Humanities & Social Sciences Technology
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • NYU Postgraduate Professional Editing Program
  • B.S., Corporate Communication, summa cum laude

Work experience

Wiley-Blackwell

Apr, 2007 — Mar, 2008 (11 months)

* Copy edited and proofread manuscripts for publication in a number of medical journals.
* Created and maintained organizational style guides to ensure consistency among written materials; oversaw adherence to established style.
* Interacted with editorial, production, and graphics departments to facilitate the efficient flow of production.
* Corresponded with authors and editors to incorporate requested changes into manuscripts.
* Proofread monthly XML files of journal text submitted to the National Library of Medicine for inclusion on PubMed.

CMPMedica, Cliggott Publishing Group

Apr, 2006 — May, 2007 (about 1 year)

* Copy edited a number of medical publications with national readership (eg, Consultant, Psychiatric Times, Applied Neurology, The Journal of Respiratory Diseases).
* Worked with an integrated team of editorial and art professionals to meet production specifications.
* Fact-checked and verified article content using various online and print resources.

Self-employed

May, 2005 — Present

* Copy edit manuscripts for global publishing companies, including many social science, medical, and STEM titles.
* Perform heavy language editing with a specialization in working with foreign-language authors.
* Copy edit, critique, and proofread books, reports, articles, marketing collateral, PowerPoint decks, web copy, special projects, and other written material for content, style, and consistency.

Portfolio

Lindsay has 2 reviews

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Garth S.

Garth S.

Jun, 2021

Lindsay was spectacular to work with and helped lead me through our first collaboration on this platform. I look forward to working with her next time my organization has copyediting needs!
Sandy G.

Sandy G.

Mar, 2021

Lindsay did an excellent job editing my 50,000+ word non-fiction book! Her thorough edits and comments really brought my manuscript to a polished, professional level while still letting my voice shine through. Her price was very reasonable and I feel I got an excellent value. Her communication throughout the entire project was fast, clear, and responsive. Lindsay empowered me to make decisions ...
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