Barbara Fandrich has edited hundreds of manuscripts of every genre. When editing your manuscript she will do whatever is needed and agreed upon in advance, from light proofreading to a complete overhaul. Her charge is $40 per hour, and a free quote is available on request with a sample chapter.

Chad Thompson is an illustrator with 20+ years experience in the children's book market. Upon graduating from Columbus College of Art & Design, he was hired to work as an animator with Walt Disney Feature Animation in Orlando,Florida. For the several years, he worked on animated movies such as Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, Tarzan and Brother Bear. Chad currently works as an illustrator and designer for a wide variety of publishing clients. He continues to work in animation for smaller studios in Orlando.

Christina is the award-winning author of six novels and one children's picture book. A graduate in English Literature from UC Berkeley, with an M.A. from Stanford University, she has a passion for helping organizations and individuals get their stories out. As an editor, instructor, and creative consultant, she works on-site or remotely with clients.

Deanna Partlow's 30 years of experience spans the written communication field. An avid family historian with certificates from the University of Washington, she especially enjoys helping writers with family histories and projects. She says of her editing philosophy, "My goal is to preserve the writer's voice and style while being the reader's best friend. I love helping an author communicate more clearly and effectively with readers."

Joanna Kaufman is an illustrator and book artist living in the Pacific Northwest. She works to bring joy and wonder through her paintings and illustrations. Joanna is deeply interested in the capacity of the literary and visual arts to open and explore new pathways of communicating and being. She has an appreciation for the details that bring quality and spark to the process and outcome of each project.

Judith has spent more than 30 years working in every aspect of professional communications. Judith loves working directly with authors to help them polish their work and bring their books into the world. She believes that every author has unique strengths and unique needs, so her goal is always to be flexible and find the best way of working for that particular author.

Since 2006, Girl Friday has been creating books that build brands for entrepreneurs. Major traditional publishers and indie publishers alike seek out Girl Friday for high-quality comprehensive book production and strategic marketing programs that yield gorgeous author brands and strong platforms. They work on all genres, including business, memoir, self-help, fiction, children’s, cookbooks, and general nonfiction.

Kari has been a freelance editor since 2007. She started with a book publisher specializing in memoirs and discovered her passion for helping authors tell their stories. She shepherds her client’s work from rough draft to final form, perfect for publishing. She holds a copyediting certificate through the University of California San Diego and is a member of the Northwest Editors Guild. She regularly attends courses and conferences to stay current on editing trends.

Melanie is an award-winning journalist, magazine editor, former English teacher, book editor and ghostwriter with 30+ years of experience. She specializes in fiction and nonfiction projects including novels, biographies, memoirs, children’s books, sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers and faith-based manuscripts. She especially enjoys working with first-time and emerging authors who need line and developmental editing. Melanie has edited hundreds of full-length manuscripts, e-books, and articles over the years.