WHO IS THE FOOLPROOF EDITOR?

AMY DORTA McILWAINE

Freelance Editor, 2002-present

(Editoriale)

Freelance Editor, 2007-present

(ProofreadNOW.com)

Production Editor, 2002-2006

(Fine Creative Media, Inc.)

Certificate in Editing, 2004

(New York University School of Continuing & Professional Studies)

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude (dual major), 1996

Political Science

International/Italian Studies

(University of Vermont)

• Master of editing marks and standards
• Skills and experience gained through dedicated work on thousands of books and documents
• Fluent in any publishing style: Chicago (17th ed.), AP, APA, AMA, etc.
• Edits for American, British, or Canadian English
• Working knowledge of Italian, French

The Foolproof Editor will ...

notice things that others do not,

offer perspectives that others will not, and

make your document shine as others cannot.

The greatest foolishness lies in seeing things as they are,

rather than as they should be. 

— Don Quixote, literature's most famous fool

THE FOOLPROOF EDITOR SEES YOUR MESSAGE AS IT SHOULD BE

AND MAKES SURE READERS DO, TOO.

You have a beautiful, light touch, a wonderful sense of nuance, and an elegant conciseness—all executed with breathtaking detail, precision, and consistency. Thank you so much for what you did with my book—you made an amateur's souffle look like a chef's signature dish.

– Les McKeown, author of Predictable Success

Your entire job is spotless as usual, and I can see that again you've put your heart into it. I greatly appreciate your help with my work, because to me, no one else does it better than you!

– Silviya, master's degree candidate

All I can say is, hallelujah for Amy McIlwaine! Amy's specific suggestions throughout my book were spot on. Her keen insights and gift with words made my entire book better. She is also a joy to work with.
– Rachel Egan, author of New Woman, New Mom

We all have a desire to impress our audience with the very best communication of our thoughts and ideas. As a result, we can get locked into a pattern where we miss our own goal. Amy helped me break through that invisible barrier and move into the organized and thorough completion of my mental picture to achieve the desired result.  Amy is phenomenal in her skills and in getting inside the writer’s mind to develop the finished work. She is efficient and timely as she guides the writer through suggested improvements of the manuscript, all while complementing—not altering—the style and skill of the author. I believe any writer will be pleased in his/her choice of Amy to aid in finishing any project with expert clarity.    
 – David R. Hardiman, author of Bailey's Remarkable Plan

Thanks! You did a great job. You saved us a lot of potential embarrassment!

– Editor, business book reviews company

I just wanted to say great edits—the book is so much stronger than before. Thanks!

– Tyler Enfield, author, Wrush

I like this editor. Smart notes and good suggestions. 

– Editorial director, major book packager