GREAT LAKES
EDITING SERVICES
info@GLediting.com
Publishing with a Purpose
Here at Great Lakes Editing Services we specialize in ghostwriting, author coaching, substantive and developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading, and indexing scholarly monographs and edited volumes in the Humanities and Social Sciences as well as memoirs, self-help books, inspirational works, and other popular non-fiction projects. Our past clients include academic and university presses, major publishing houses, literary agents, and individual authors of various experience levels.
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TESTIMONY FROM PAST CLIENTS
PROJECT EDITOR
ACADEMIC PRESS
As always, an unparalleled job. In my twenty-three years in the publishing industry I can't recall ever working with a group of freelance editors who have provided such careful and thorough copy editing. Fixing all those citation errors in the footnotes and the typos in the Latin and German saved us a massive headache. If only we had a few more of you!
FIRST-TIME
NON-FICTION AUTHOR
I just wanted to send a deep thank you for all the work you put into my manuscript. Your corrections were not just incredibly helpful, they were also suggested with so much grace and kindness. I felt so much more comfortable and confident considering what people might say about the message of the book after getting to work with you. THANK YOU again for your time and the way you communicated those changes.
SELF-PUBLISHED
NON-FICTION AUTHOR
Writing this memoir seemed like an impossible task when I started. Working with your company made me believe that I could write it. The constructive author coaching and encouragement, the focused editing and revisions, and the constant guidance made this project a reality. I couldn't have done this without you and really appreciate your guidance throughout and for making this such an enjoyable process.
FIRST-TIME
NON-FICTION AUTHOR
I cannot believe how far this book has come over the past couple months thanks to your help! It has been Dad's dream to finish this book for the last two decades, and now its actually happening! Reading through his manuscript brought tears to my eyes seeing how you helped give him his voice on every page. We are all so grateful for everything you've done. Dad can hardly wait to see this in print! Thank you so so much!
PROJECT EDITOR
MAJOR PUBLISHER
Speaking as a former freelancer, I know how much work and time a substantive edit of this magnitude required. Speaking as an in-house editor, you are a dream freelancer to work with. Thank you so much for contributing so much to this book behind the scenes; I know the author will certainly have the same sentiment once they see your suggestions and edits.
PROJECT EDITOR
UNIVERSITY PRESS
Considering the difficulty and size of this project, I am thrilled with how everything has turned out (not to mention almost a week ahead of schedule!) A lesser copy editor would have balked at the footnotes alone. . . . Thank you for your effort on this one; it has certainly made my job much easier.
Why Choose Great Lakes Editing Services?
Professional Experience
Deadline Guarantee
Competitive Pricing
Whether you're a literary agent searching for a ghostwriter, a project editor looking from a constructive copy editor, or a scholar needing a subject index, you want the assurance that your project is in capable hands. With nearly thirty years of professional editorial experience, our staff has the expertise to get your job done the right way.
Technical Proficiency
At Great Lakes Editing Services, we're committed to giving every project the detail-oriented attention that it deserves. Each of our skilled editors specialize in identifying and solving the structural, stylistic, syntactical, grammatical, and linguistic issues assailing your manuscript. From overhauling your paragraph organization to fine tuning your comma usage, we have all your editorial needs covered.
Believe us, we know how expensive high-quality editing can be! Whether you're a university press pursuing a reasonably priced freelancer or a first-time author seeking for some help with your memoir, our team will do whatever we can to make sure your project gets first-rate treatment without breaking the bank or cutting corners.
Academic and House Styles
Got a book manuscript that needs to be formatted for a particular press? How about a collection of essays with a "divergent" sense of style? Regardless whether you're a publisher with a specific house style or an author submitting research to a peer-reviewed publication, our savvy editorial staff will get your project into the shape you need it to be in. Consistency is the name of the game here!
Your time matters to us. No matter the size or scope of your project, we want to keep it moving forward through the publishing process in a timely manner. At Great Lakes Editing Services, we pride ourselves at being punctual to a fault. When we agree upon a deadline, we will make that deadline, no questions asked. You won't be waiting on us.
Top-Notch Service
Communication and clarity guide everything we do. Got a follow-up question about a book chapter? How about a last minute submission or revision? What about a problem with an invoice? Here at Great Lakes Editing Services we stand by our work until your project has hit the presses. Regardless how monstrous or minuscule your issue may be, we'll take care of it. Take a breath; we got this.
At Great Lakes Editing Services, we pride ourselves in helping writers from diverse backgrounds and articulate their ideas, tell their stories, and publish something they can be proud of. No matter how big or complicated a project, we're here to help!
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- Blake A. Jurgens, PhD
Owner and Chief Editor
