Louisa B.
Castellane, France
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Editor/Copy Coach/Writer
$45.00/hr
I’m an American copy editor and writer splitting my time between Utah and the Alps of Haute-Provence in France. My expertise as an editor is in nonfiction, and my clients look to me for guidance on book-length manuscripts, white papers, journal articles, press releases, statements of purpose, cover letters, grant proposals, personal essays, newsletters, blog copy, and website content. I have particular experience working with texts that have been translated or written by non-native speakers of English.
I've got a fine eye for punctuation problems and grammar mistakes, and a keen ear for awkwardness and usage issues. Along with my well-thumbed reference books I bring a writer's instincts to the table—both in terms of the flow of the prose and in terms of my approach to the client as a fellow-writer with a voice to be respected, whatever coaching and coaxing I might give. If I point out a problem, I take the time to propose an elegant solution. My BA from Cornell University is in literature and writing, and I have a copyediting professional degree from the University of Chicago's Graham School.
Work history
Blog post tune-ups
Jul 26, 2019
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Aug 27, 2023
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Test Task - Copy Editor (English native speaker)
Feb 13, 2023
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Mar 3, 2023
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Book_KIA
Oct 21, 2019
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Mar 1, 2023
"Thanks for refining KIA. And being a joy to work with."
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Book_18S_Copyedit a short business coaching book
Oct 23, 2019
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Mar 1, 2023
"I've worked with Louisa on multiple projects. She's stellar. Patient. Thorough. And will work with her again."
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Proofreading
Feb 26, 2020
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Oct 6, 2020
"great"
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Writing Coach needed
Dec 12, 2017
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Jun 19, 2020
No feedback given
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Editing Statement of Purpose for Grad School
Apr 23, 2020
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Apr 26, 2020
"Louisa was a pleasure to work with as she is adept and communicative."
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Book final editing and proofreading.
Mar 17, 2020
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Apr 10, 2020
"Louisa is simply the best. If you want your book to look its very best, simply let Louisa do her magic."
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Trial article US
Dec 17, 2019
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Feb 6, 2020
"Great"
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editing interviews
Jul 25, 2018
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Nov 27, 2019
"Louisa is extremely flexible, both in writing and time, but most of all is a great writer. She listened very well to what I needed for my book, keeping a…
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Editing a Journal
Mar 21, 2024
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Developmental Editing
Apr 3, 2023
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Need 2-3 good editors and proofreaders for a social impact startup
Feb 15, 2023
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Personal Statement Editing
May 24, 2022
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Editing of tech blog articles
Dec 22, 2021
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Quick proofreading
Aug 20, 2020
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Proof Read Brand Startegy
Jul 13, 2020
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Proof reading and editing documents
Jun 12, 2020
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Proofreading and Editing
Jun 9, 2020
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English Editor for a Technical WhitePaper
May 14, 2020
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