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Amy M

@amy_es_martin

Copyeditor and Proofreader

United States
English
About me
With more than half a decade of editorial experience, I provide high-quality copyediting and proofreading services to authors writing in both fiction and nonfiction. I have edited projects of various lengths, ranging from short stories and essays to full-length novels and series. I pride myself for having a quick turnaround time and offering an engaging collaborative experience. My ultimate goal is to help authors create the best versions of their stories, free of errors and inconsistencies. While I am meticulous with details, I promise not to take away my client’s voice from their writing.... Read more

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Copy Editing
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Work experience

Diversion_Books

Managing Editor

Diversion Books • Full-time

Nov 2025 - Present • 10 mos

I am the head of project management for all first prints and reprints at Diversion Books and its imprints, Radius Book Group and Influx Press. I oversee production schedules for book interiors, covers and jackets, bound galleys, artwork, and ebooks. In coordination with a network of 20+ freelancers (including copyeditors, proofreaders, designers, and illustrators), I act as a liaison between them and the in-house team. I also handle print orders with more than five printers, in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Self-Employed_/ Freelancer

Freelance Copyeditor/Proofreader

Self-Employed / Freelancer • Self-employed

Sep 2022 - Present • 4 yrs

I conduct thorough copyediting and proofreading of manuscripts, meticulously checking for adherence to the Chicago Manual of Style and respective publisher style guides, overall consistency, intentional formatting, and accurate grammar and spelling. I've previously worked on fiction and nonfiction titles for publishers such as Zando, Diversion Books, HarperCollins Publishers, and Spiegel & Grau.

Neuwirth

Managing Editorial Assistant

Neuwirth • Full-time

Nov 2023 - Oct 2025 • 1 yr 11 mos

I coordinated with in-house teams for the creation of book interiors, bound galleys, and eBooks, using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud programs to prepare manuscripts for typesetting, review corrections from authors and editors, relay editorial corrections to designers, and copyedit covers and marketing materials. I also manage production schedules of hardcover originals, paperback conversions, and jacket materials for different publishing clients, including Zando, Diversion Books, McNally Jackson, HarperCollins Publishers, and Row House Publishing.