Services

Fiction Manuscripts

Choosing a proofreader, copy editor, or developmental editor is an important decision, and your manuscript deserves the best. Proof Positive’s editors don’t just give you general suggestions like “show don’t tell.” Instead, we give you examples of how to make our suggested changes, and we do it in your writing voice. We also create a style guide to ensure consistency, which is essential for a series so that the details of each book stay consistent with previous books. When working on developmental edits, we create a book map to ensure consistency of plots, subplots, and details.

Nonfiction Manuscripts

Proof Positive has years of experience editing autobiographies, biographies, how-to books, memoirs, and self-help books among other nonfiction topics. You can feel confident that your concepts will be clear and organized to best reflect your goals. Our developmental editing service will ensure that your book is structured so that your ideas flow naturally and smoothly, creating a great reading experience.

Blog posts, newsletters, articles, websites

You only get one chance to make a first impression—make sure your potential clients and readers take you seriously. Proof Positive can help you impress and retain your audience by proving you or your company care about the small but important details.

Testimonials

"I so look forward to receiving my copy edits from Anita and Christie, particularly their ‘What about …’ suggestions. They have worked on two of my manuscripts, and their clear communication and flexibility for both edits are greatly appreciated. As I am in Australia, their eye for detail on what wouldn’t work or be understood by readers in the United States is essential."

Julie Holland, author of That Summer in Nautilus Cove

"I went over my manuscript at least six times before sending it to Christie, and I was pretty sure she wouldn’t have much to change. Boy was I wrong! Christie found so many things I’d missed and left me with a polished piece of work I am so proud of. Christie even picked up crazy miniscule plot details that I’d overlooked – attention to detail like I’ve rarely seen before! I can’t express how highly I think of Christie’s editorial skills. She’ll be on my “speed dial” for all my subsequent books!"

Jessica Bakkers, author of The Armageddon Showdown series

"Where do I even begin? After working with a senior editor of a massive publishing house, as well as a lesser-known small press, it was quickly made clear that Christie Stratos has the skill that belongs with the big names. She’s got an uncanny ability to keep innumerable small details as well as huge, elaborate plots under control and organized. If not for her, my books would be all plot holes and horrible purple prose. It’s been an amazing experience to work with her, and I look forward to sending her my next book!"

Lilian Oake, author of The Chronicles of Jaydür series

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