Helping you navigate your creative path

Services

Copyediting

Do you have a manuscript draft that needs to be reviewed for language and content? Click here to learn more about copyediting. NOTE: I do not copyedit AI-generated material.

Proofreading

Do you have a book manuscript that has been edited and needs a final run-through before publication? Or maybe you have an essay, employee manual, personal correspondence, or other writing that needs checking for grammar, punctuation, or formatting? Click here for details on the proofreading process.

Manuscript Consultations/Evaluations

Not sure what to do next with that completed manuscript? Let's talk!

Sensitivity Readings

Have you written a book or essay that deals with mental health/illness or a neurological disorder? Let me help you make sure your work captures an authentic voice.

Writing and Photography

Do you need a resume, newsletter, or brochure written? I can help design, create, and write your business or personal project to your specifications and help you choose photos to make it pop.

Journaling Workshop Series

Three-part series to help you develop a journaling practice that will enhance your day-to-day life, facilitate healing, and feed your creativity.

Publishing Consultations

Coming Soon!

About

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I'm a writer, proofreader, and editor with over 30 years of professional experience and academic work in a wide variety of fields. I have worked on numerous editing projects at my jobs and as a freelancer, including several book-length and professional journal manuscripts, resumes, training and policy/procedural manuals, and newsletters.

Your specific needs drive my work. I can do proofreading and light editing or full content editing with fact/resource checking. My specialties are memoir and self-help, but if you have another project you need edited, contact me so we can discuss. I give the same meticulous attention to detail to a newsletter as I would to a full-length manuscript. If you have a full-length book manuscript, brochure, newsletter, training materials, company procedural manual, article, essay, or emails you need perfected for publication, I would love to discuss with you!

Although I generally write and edit according to The Chicago Manual of Style, I am familiar with AP and APA, and I have also adapted editing work to a variety of house styles.



Visit my blogs to see examples of my writing:
https://sufferingforus.home.blog/
https://debaumer.wordpress.com/

A third blog (coming soon) will be located on my other business website:
https://animalsandus.net

NOTE: All written work and all photographs on this and the WordPress sites are copyrighted and may not be used without permission.



Testimonials

     

 Diane has edited several of my book manuscripts, and has been a delight to work with! Her attention to detail is better than any other professional editor I've used, catching both grammar and spelling mistakes and inconsistencies in my writing. She has a knack for bringing my attention to these things in a considerate way that helps me reflect on the best ways to improve my writing, with timeliness and professionalism. I highly recommend her! 

Richard W. Sears, PsyD, PhD, MBA, ABPP

 Diane edited and proofread copies of case studies and journal articles for medical education courses. She is wonderful to work with: very meticulous and professional. 

Colleen Mayhaus, RN, BSN
     

 As a first-time author, I could not have asked for a more professional editor than Diane Baumer. Her qualifications matched my needs perfectly. She is competent, accurate, pays attention to detail, and has a great command of the English language. We were in daily contact and she answered all of my questions. Diane was able to condense my book in a way that made each sentence more meaningful. She works quickly and delivers in a timely manner. I most definitely highly recommend Diane. 

Colleen Nuncio

 Ms. Diane was clear and precise on all changes made. Very communicative the entire time of editing. Fantastic with punctuation and grammar. Made me look at my writing techniques a lot clearer. Happy to finally be publishing the novel with the great service that has been provided. I plan to work with her again on more novels to come! She's open minded to know what you think and change whatever you may have problems with. Great job! 

Monique Wilson
  

Pricing

Because each project is unique, I will need to see your manuscript before I can give you an estimate.  For full-length manuscripts, I offer a free 1000-word sample edit. 

Below is a copy of the standard rates/ranges as put forth by the Editorial Freelancers Association. These are suggested rates based on what is typical for the industry; most of my rates are lower, because I work primarily with indie authors and I want to be sure they get quality services without having to break the bank. 

https://www.the-efa.org/rates/





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Contact

  • Union, Kentucky, United States
  • PO Box 832 Union, KY 41091
  •  dbaumer@antioch.edu
  •  Please contact me for availability. I respond to all messages quickly, and work on projects every day of the week.

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