Kathleen Groom

Welcome to my editing page!

Over the past several years I have gained extensive experience in proofreading, copy and content editing. I am adept at quickly identifying and correcting grammatical and mechanical errors; in fact, I seem to find them everywhere-books, advertisements, promotional flyers, even billboards. It drives my family nuts!

I have edited a wide variety of materials including books, articles, marketing materials and more. One of my specialties is substantive editing. I absolutely love helping people crystallize the main idea of their book or project, and then helping them remain focused on that theme until the document is ready to publish.

Whether you are writing a book, a marketing brochure, or a business proposal, I can help you ensure a professional and satisfying result.

Areas of Expertise:

Commercial and Technical Editing

I can help you prevent the embarrassment of publishing mistakes.

If your documents contain typos, misused words or confusing text, your professional reputation suffers. Let me help you produce clean documents that clearly and effectively represent your company at its best.

I can help you edit and polish:

• Business proposals
• Marketing materials
• Newsletters
• Correspondence
• Web sites

I have freelance edited for several corporations including IBM, IKON Office Solutions, SANz, and Whitmont Legal Technologies.

Substantive Editing (Non-fiction)

I can help you bring your ideas into focus so that your writing is all you want it to be!

Is your book beginning to take shape, but you need help joining it all together? I specialize in “seeing the big picture” of your book and can assist you along the way as you bring it to completion.

Or do you need someone to help you get your book “publish ready”? I can critique your current version, providing suggestions for improvement in clarity, content and grammar.

Previous published credits include:

• Dwelling: Living Fully From the Space You Call Home
  By Mary Beth Lagerborg (Revell, Division of Baker Book House, 2007)
• Running Barefoot on Holy Ground: Childlike Intimacy with God
  By Jeanne Gowen Dennis (Kregel Publications, 2006)
• If Mama Goes South, We're All Going With Her
  By Lindsey O'Connor (Revell, Division of Baker Book House, 2003)

Please contact me for more information.