Welcome!
I am an editor and writer with 15+ years of experience who delights in using my nimble grasp of the English language to rescue nuance and promote clarity.
My clients include universities, non-profits, small presses, individuals, and more. When I’m not polishing your work, I am outside exploring with my dogs or trying to cram just one more plant into my office.
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Services
Fiction
I have fifteen years of experience as a professional “book cheerleader.” The majority of my work happens at the intersection between developmental editing and manuscript assessments. My goal in editing is to hunt for hidden opportunities that the author left for themselves without even realizing it, and to analyze how they can use those secret tools to connect more strongly with their readers. Your subconscious knows what it’s doing!
My authors usually respond to their editorial letters with some variation of “I can’t wait to work on this again!”, and I am SO PROUD OF THAT! I’m also delighted that they’ve won a variety of awards, both indie and traditional, and some chose to sign with reputable agents or deserving publishers.
I charge in the mid-range developmental editing rates reported to the EFA, but I also work faster than the average, which often results in lower fees. If it sounds like you might want to trust me with your creation, you can contact me at redline@coryskerry.com.
Grant Proposals
Your research has the potential to change the world, and the only thing standing between your discoveries and everyone’s benefit is convincing the right people to invest in your work. Helping you with this isn’t just a job to me–it’s something I’m passionate about, something I celebrate each time we win. You’re undertaking a quietly but legitimately heroic task, and it’s important to me that you find the editing process pleasant, collaborative, and empowering. ❥
I primarily work with Canadian researchers. My rates are flexible, especially concerning research that seeks to serve the interests of Indigenous or other minority peoples. If you want to talk more about whether I’m the right person to help you win that grant, you can contact me at redline@coryskerry.com.
Something else?
As of 2025, those are the most common editorial tasks in my calendar, but I enjoy variety.
I also take detailed, concise meeting minutes; write and/or copy-edit marketing emails and blog content; and I’ve acquired short fiction at the small arm of a Big Four publisher.
Tell me about your project! If I’m not the right professional to move it forward, chances are I know someone who is. Let’s talk at redline@coryskerry.com.
Clients
Artisans Cooperative | Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham Sex Positive Center | Blind Eye Books | Chanticleer Book Reviews | The Deadlands Magazine | Northwest Computer Supply | Notable Minutes | Psychopomp | Shimmer Magazine | Sillan Pace Brown | Reactor.com / Tor.com | Royal Roads University
I enjoy a flexible schedule, so I consider in-house opportunities on a case-by-case basis.
Contact
You can contact me at redline@coryskerry.com.
Here’s my availability for the fourth quarter of 2025:
