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“Word polisher” aptly describes what I’ve been doing professionally for nearly 18 years. I started writing for print and online venues, publishing thousands of magazine features and digital content on art/fine crafts, emotional health, business, humor, and popular culture. Starting out in the arts sector, I covered the fine crafts industry and was a senior columnist for The Crafts Report magazine, in addition to stints as a gallery owner and successful fiber artist.

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People are often surprised by my insanely diverse background as a corporate advertising/marketing maven/graphic designer, hair salon receptionist (hey – customer service!), and former psychotherapist and substance abuse counselor. But truly, all of the above inform my writing and editing work.

I feel like I found my niche nearly eight years ago when I edited my first clients’ book (three co-authors!). I have since worked with many authors to polish their product in a variety of genres. A good portion of my work involves coaching authors. Partnering with authors to help them navigate the solitary, and often scary, process of writing a book is the most challenging and rewarding work I’ve done.

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Looking for a professional, thorough editor who’s easy to work with? You’ll do no better than Nancy LaFever. I feel completely confident partnering with her company, Editorchick.com, as part of our publishing processes at Braughler Books. She brings valuable insights and editorial expertise to each project, and her candid nature is quite refreshing.

David Braughler, President, Braughler Books LLC
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Nancy’s one of the best professionals I’ve worked with in years. As an editor, she excels at communication, her work is thorough, and she offered some genuinely great feedback. But all of that is expected when hiring a professional. What wasn’t expected were the follow-up emails, the congratulations message on release day, and the genuine care she displayed for my work long after she’d already been paid. That personal attention and follow-up is really what makes the experience of working with Nancy special.

— Alan Lastufka, author of the multiple award-winning horror/thriller, “Face the Night”

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Seasoned Freelancers' Advice for Surviving an Economic Downturn

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Seven seasoned freelance writers weigh in on how the economic downturn has affected their livelihoods—and what they're doing to stay afloat.
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I’m a professional book editor specializing in developmental editing – helping you craft your story. But I also work in all editing levels, in addition to author coaching.

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