Western New England
Editorial Freelancers' Network

Members of the Western New England 
Editorial Freelancer's Network   

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Editors and Proofreaders
Nicole Balant Trish Crapo  Nancy Crompton Nancy Doherty Roberta Fountain Joanne Fraser Eddy Goldberg John G. Graiff Jude Grant Robie Grant Janet Greenblatt Stephanie Hiebert Claire Hopley Shel Horowitz	Cyn J. Horton Kate Hotchkiss Mary Knight Kathleen M. Lafferty Paul Laliberte Roberta (Bobbie) Lewis Susan Norton Rosie Pearson Janet Renard Robin Richards-Quinteros, Ph.D Chris Rohmann Peter Steinberg Katharine R. Wiencke
Indexers                                         What is an Index?
Nancy and Ed Fulton	Robie Grant Kathleen M. Lafferty
Writers/Coaches
Mary Beth Averill Trish Crapo Nancy Doherty Nancy and Ed Fulton Eddy Goldberg John G. Graiff	Claire Hopley Shel Horowitz Kate Hotchkiss Mary Knight Susan Norton Chris Rohmann

Trish Crapo 486 Main St. Greenfield, MA 01301 (413) 773-5070 tcrapo@crocker.com	Regular fiction columnist for The Women's Review of Books offers creative manuscript consultation for fiction, memoir or poetry. Also, editorial and writing services for businesses, and tutoring in writing (particularly college application essays).  I am an intuitive reader; one client remarked that my comments helped to "move my work in the direction I was already going." References happily supplied upon request.
Nancy Crompton Word Craft 301 South Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 (802) 254-8568 nancy.crompton@verizon.net	Twenty-five years in book production, from manuscript development to indexing: children's books, fiction, monographs, history, education, social services, and humanities. I have worked with a wide range of publishers, especially during 12 years employment with a publishing services firm, and offer expertise with electronic copyediting and CMS, APA, and MLA styles. As a project manager, I've worked with first-time authors and can assist with all stages of production, except for that magic thread that draws a reader to deeper understanding through an author's text. Available for copyediting, proofreading, and indexing.
Nancy Doherty 61 Metacomet Street    Belchertown MA 01007           413-323-6375 nancyedoherty@yahoo.com	I’m an enthusiastic and meticulous editor and writer with more than 20 years of experience, offering services to both publishers and authors.  I’ve done substantive editing and copyediting for trade publishers (e.g., Simon & Schuster and Atheneum) and more academic presses (e.g., Rowman & Littlefield).  I also work with writers, from the proposal stage through first drafts, crises of confidence, and rewrites, up to the last period and/or footnote. Expert critiquing of works in progress.  I’m comfortable with any subject that doesn’t involve abstruse equations: fiction, poetry, cookbooks, and general nonfiction from literary criticism to politics to true crime. Also available for proofreading.
Roberta Fountain Green Office Freelancing voice: (413) 534-4338 fax: (413) 825-6596 rfountain@greenoffice.info www.greenoffice.info	Substantive and copy editing of theses, journal articles, book proposals, CV's, course materials, grant applications, business correspondence, etc. Thorough, accurate, reliable, caring.  Administrative assistance and office management services also available.  Hourly rates; free 15-minute initial consultation; PayPal ready.
Joanne Fraser 586 West Street Amherst, MA  01002 (413) 253-3138 jefraser@comcast.net www.jefraser.com	Development and editing of texts in life and health sciences and the social sciences, plus the full range of editorial services. I can take a manuscript from concept through development, manage the reviewing process, write or rewrite content as necessary, and provide quick turnaround copyediting, indexing, and proofreading. I pride myself on having great working relationships with both authors and publishers. I will work closely with you to understand your project's needs and get the work done quickly and professionally.
Nancy and Ed Fulton 7F Raceway Road Jericho, VT 05465 (802) 899-2202 word1@together.net	Indexing of trade books, scholarly books, training manuals; newsletter editing; ghostwriting; library research.
Eddy Goldberg 72 Pelham Rd. Amherst, MA  01002 413-256-6616 eddygold@aol.com	Versatile writer, editor, copy editor, and proofreader. Experience in business, technology, arts, politics, and culture; technical white papers; opinion columns; press releases and marketing brochures; academic books and papers. Personalized poems for all occasions. "A word for all reasons."   In business since 1976.
John G. Graiff 58 Elizabeth St. Northampton, MA 01060 voice: (413) 586-3748 fax: (413) 582-7935 jgg@psych.umass.edu	Editing (fiction and non-fiction), literary research (any topic), and writing. 10 years' experience as newspaper reporter/city editor; 10 years' experience as Head of Interlibrary Loan, Smith College; and 6 years' experience as freelance editor, researcher, writer. References available.
Jude Grant 4425-10 Heritage Ct. SW Grandville, MI 49418 voice: 616-914-2742 jude.grant@yahoo.com	More than two decades’ experience in copy editing, proofreading, and production management services for publishers and authors. Specializing in general trade books (fiction and nonfiction), academic monographs (esp. in the social sciences and humanities), and scholarly journals. Thorough proficiency in Chicago, APA, and MLA styles. A New Englander through and through who is temporarily residing in Michigan.
Robie Grant biblio technica 119 Middle Street Hadley, MA 01035 voice (413) 586-4267 biblio123@aol.com	Efficient, professional indexing of textbooks, academic and trade books, as well as journals. Subjects include the social and natural sciences, business, and art. Production delays cheerfully accommodated. Please write, call or email to request a list of recent titles and references.
Janet Greenblatt 500 West Street, Unit 15 Amherst, MA 01002-3328 voice: (413) 253-9710 EditorJan@aol.com	Freelance editing of technical and nontechnical college and el-hi texts.
Stephanie Hiebert 12 Greenwood Circle Seymour, CT 06483 voice: (203) 881-9608 fax: (203) 881-9371 SRHiebert@gmail.com	As a full-time freelance copy editor and proofreader since 1992, I have focused on college-level textbooks and other nonfiction texts, especially in the natural sciences and computer science. I am familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style and the APA’s Publication Manual, provide meticulous attention to detail in all my work, have extensive experience with MS Word’s revisions-tracking features, and prefer electronic editing. Strong organizational skills enable me to deliver work in a consistently timely and professional manner.
Claire Hopley 225 Long Plain Road Amherst, MA 01002 voice/fax: (413) 548-9204 claire32@juno.com	Writing on food, travel, history, literature, business. Editing academic and other materials, especially business, engineering, and literary texts.
Shel Horowitz shel@frugalfun.com	Director, Accurate Writing and More (retail writing, editing, marketing, and résumé business). Editing specialties include publishing consulting, manuscript critiques, translating academese into English.
Cyn J. Horton 101 Laurel Park Northampton, MA 01060 voice: (413) 586-1274 cjhorton@chem.umass.edu	Copyediting and proofreading
Kate Hotchkiss P.O. Box 111 Isle au Haut, ME 04645 voice: (207) 335-2014 fax: (207) 335-2984 kate@nnei.net	Writer and editor, with a focus on business writing and general interest features .My work includes but is not limited to editing novels, writing press releases, writing and/or editing feature articles on a wide variety of subjects, and writing sales and marketing materials for companies.
Mary Knight Knight Consulting P.O. Box 1034 Belchertown, MA 01007 voice: (413) 323-4806 mfknight@crocker.com	Marketing coach and strategist, helping small businesses and non-profits to be customer centric. Communication specialist, focused on attention to detail and the achievement of communication results intended. Over 20 years in the field of marketing communications, spanning business and technical writing for varied audiences; design and production of brochures, stuffers, flyers, and newsletters; design and development of training and seminar materials; polishing of presentations; content development and effective layout for Internet sites; and general copyediting and proofreading.
Kathleen M. Lafferty Roaring Mountain Editorial Services phone/fax: (413) 548-9906 roaringmtn@aol.com	Roaring Mountain Editorial Services fulfills your book publishing needs: project management and production, copyediting, proofreading, and indexing, for both academic and trade publishers. College and technical texts, music, humanities, even math! Experienced, efficient, and thorough (not to mention cheerful!).
Paul Laliberte 19 Alvord Place/div> South Hadley, MA   01075 voice:  (413) 538-8182 paullal@comcast.net	Academic papers, books, memoirs, newsletters, newspaper columns, grant applications, manuscripts, presentations, reports.  Thorough, reliable, caring.  Able to ensure the accuracy of texts in English, French, and Spanish.  Please write, call, or e-mail.
Roberta (Bobbie) Lewis 22 Lessey St., # 517 Amherst, MA 01002 voice: (413) 253-7919: rlewis@crocker.com	Lewis Editorial Services: Copyediting and development editing: math, science, psychology, and more. Flexible, thorough, experienced!
Susan Norton 111 Sand Hill Road Amherst, MA 01002 413-549-5384 susan_norton@verizon.net	Over 25 years' experience in writing, content editing, copyediting, research, and proofreading for book publishers, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. Experience in a variety of nonfiction fields, including the arts, politics, language, education, religion, business, horticulture, and reference books.
Rosie Pearson Positive Proof 1325 Bay Road Amherst, MA  01002 (413) 253-9871 phone/fax rosieapearson@gmail.com	Freelance copyeditor and proofreader with experience in a variety of areas including academic journals, sales and marketing materials, and the self-publishing market.  I pay particular attention to maintaining the consistency of the tone and voice of the text.  Accurate with a quick turnaround time and reasonable rates.
Janet Renard 406 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 voice (413) 445-2610 fax:  (208) 979-7042 renard@berkshire.rr.com	Twelve years' experience as copyeditor and proofreader for book publishers: college texts in business, communications, economics, history, law, and computer programming; trade fiction and nonfiction; poetry. Can work on paper or on screen.
Robin Richards-Quinteros, Ph.D 54 Pittroff Avenue South Hadley, MA  01075 phone: (413) 530-1921 phone/fax: (413) 536-8428 rjqrobin@fastmail.fm	As an excellent writer with extensive training in the microbiological sciences and engineering as well as several years of experience as a freelance science and technical writer, I offer writing and editing expertise in a wide range of areas, including biotechnology, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, civil and environmental engineering, and polymer science.
Chris Rohmann 16 Hillcrest Park South Hadley, MA 01075 voice  (413) 534-9666 fax   (413) 532-8775  CRohmann@crocker.com	Copyediting, developmental/structural editing, rewriting and prose polishing, grant writing and reports; scholarly, reference, general nonfiction in the social sciences, humanities, arts. Specialties: fine art, drama, philosophy, baseball, more. On-screen editing experience.
Peter D. Steinberg 100 Cardinal Way Florence,  MA 01062 tel/fax 413-585-8047 cell 917-593-9824 peterdsteinberg@comcast.net psteinberg@senseihealth.com	I am a specialist in medical and scientific writing and editing, with 18 years' experience on the agency side. I have written numerous press releases, physician-bylined journal articles, slide presentations, medical meeting reports, position statements, journal supplements, newsletters and various marketing tools. I am also available to provide editorial services to individuals and organizations in other fields.
Katharine R. Wiencke 2755 Hancock Rd. Williamstown, MA 01267 phone/fax (413) 458-1846 kwiencke@wildblue.net	Full-time freelance copyeditor, proofreader, and indexer since 1995. Books, journals, and dissertations on medicine (including psychiatry), veterinary medicine, history, gardening, fly fishing, outdoors, fiction, other subjects.