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offer proofreading, editing, and writing services at competitive
rates. I have undertaken projects as varied as copyediting novels in
translation by Nobel Prize-winners, editing complex multi-author works,
and developing style books for major organizations. Clients include the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
(the new Library of Alexandria), Forest Economic Advisors, the AUC
Press, and Heinemann Publishers. I am a fastidious and conscientious proofreader and editor, familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style, AP style, APA style, MLA style, and Hart's Rules. Though my primary focus is fiction, I have edited manuscripts in the fields of history, architecture, chemistry, political science, biology, and physics. Accustomed to writing and editing against deadlines, I offer fast turnaround on projects. I offer the following services: Manuscript Evaluation I will read through your manuscript and provide several pages of comments and notes regarding narrative flow, character development, and authorial voice. In addition, I will critique query letters and synopses and provide information on submitting to literary agents and publishers. Editing I will go through your manuscript twice, correcting errors of spelling and grammar, and ensuring that the narrative makes logical sense and flows. I make no distinction between line editing and copy editing: my goal is to create an immaculate text, suitable for publication, while preserving the author's voice. In editing fiction, I look at plot consistency and character development. I will sharpen dialogue, trim out unnecessary words, and note patches of static prose that could be removed. If necessary, I will suggest rewrites. I provide comprehensive notes on my work. Proofreading Proofreading is the final stage before publication, and is primarily for manuscripts that are in good shape, but need a polish. I will correct all errors of grammar and spelling, ensuring that the copy adheres to the appropriate style. Contact me at the address below for details or to make a proposal. References will be supplied upon request.  Here is a sampling of texts I have worked on:  Karnak Café Naguib Mahfouz (Nobel Prize in Literature, 1988)  Boots on the Ground Five-part series for To the Best of Our Knowledge (National Public Radio; winner of the Peabody Award)  Basrayatha: The Story of a City Muhammad Khudayyir  The Nubian Pharaohs: Black Kings on the Nile Dominique Valbelle and Charles Bonnet  The Image, the Icon, and the Covenant (winner, Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature) Sahar Khalifeh  The Churches of Egypt Gawdat Gabra, Gertrud J.M. Van Loon, and Carolyn Ludwig  Cairo Illustrated Michael Haag  I Am Because We Are Betty Press  Pyramid Texts Gamal al-Ghitani  Balkanized at Sunrise Joe Tripician  Christians in Egypt Otto F. A. Meinardus  Time's Mysteries and Miracles Ahmed Zewail (Noble Prize in Physics, 1999)  In the Time of Love Naguib Mahfouz (Nobel Prize in Literature, 1988)  Gratitude and Goals Stacey Grewal  A Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Egypt Sherif Baha El Din  The Killing Proverbs J. P. Toral  Re-Envisioning Egypt, 1919–1952 Arthur Goldschmidt, Amy J. Johnson, and Barak A. Salmoni (eds.)  Weight Loss Secrets of the Stars Avtar Nordine Zouareg (Mr. Universe!)  Days in the Diaspora Kamal Ruhayyim  Rise of the Red Dragon Martin Rouillard  The Power to Create Your Life by Design Lacole Foster Grant  Judgment Day Rasha al-Ameer  Time of White Horses Ibrahim Nasrallah Contact me at the address below for details or to make a proposal. References will be supplied upon request. |