Editing
Copyediting
Copyediting involves reviewing a manuscript for spelling, grammar, style, and consistency, including checking the accuracy and completeness of tables, bibliographies, and footnotes. I have experience with many style manuals and also can tailor my editing to meet your in-house guidelines.
Substantive editing
Substantive editing involves rewriting, reorganizing, and reviewing content for accuracy and logic (copyediting makes your document grammatically correct; substantive editing makes your document read better). I will ensure the proper tone and approach for your intended audience.
Experience
To read what I’ve edited (when applicable), select the link. You will need Adobe Reader, a free download, to view some of these clips. Sample engagements include the following:
- Editor-in-chief of Louisville.com–oversee all content, manage 17 writers, coordinate media credentials, promote the website, and troubleshoot technical issues
- Training courses, brochures, and newsletters for the National Security Personnel System (NSPS), the U.S. Department of Defense’s civilian employee management system
- Dozens of reports on reproductive health and proposals for international development firms, including United States Agency for International Development (USAID) cooperating agencies
- Websites for an international manufacturing firm and international development consultancies
- A mural for the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Campaign materials for a Louisville, KY, Metro Council candidate, including his website, mailers, and handouts
- Newsletters for the American Sportfishing Association
For an estimate, e-mail zach@zacheverson.com.
My writing focuses on travel and culture and has appeared in Air Canada's enRoute, BlackBook, Budget Travel, Gridskipper, UpTake, Deadspin and Examiner. I'm also the editor-in-chief of Louisville.com.
