editor

“My name is Brittany Dowdle, and I help turn promising manuscripts into great books. Since 2011, I’ve been providing authors and publishers with professional editing services. I bring the same level of professionalism and skill to my publishing clients and private authors, while understanding their distinct needs.”

An Eclectic Knowledge Base

I specialize in a select grouping of genres and subject matter, including speculative fiction (science fiction, urban fantasy), historical fiction, mysteries (police procedural, historical, cozy), romance (multicultural, historical, contemporary), adventure, women’s fiction, YA, literary, and distinctive nonfiction. I also enjoy editing contemporary translations for American audiences.

Experience as an Independent Editor

For over twelve years I’ve provided copyediting, proofreading, and cold reading for authors and publishers, including members of the Big Five. I’ve worked on over two hundred fiction and nonfiction titles, many of which are award winners and bestsellers. See PORTFOLIO

Clients Include

Experience as an Author, Speaker, and Presenter

I’m the coauthor of the award-winning book Networking for Freelance Editors, and I’ve delivered over twenty presentations with my coauthor, Linda Ruggeri, including content for the University of San Diego’s editing certificate program, the Editorial Freelancers Association, and the Women in Publishing Summit.

Professional Memberships

I’m an active member of the following professional groups:

Professional Development

Throughout my career, I’ve been diligent in cultivating my craft through continuing education and development, including

EFA Developmental Editing Series (Intro-Advanced)
EFA Book Mapping for Developmental Editors
EFA Webinars
Trauma-Informed Editing Webinar
The Author-Editor Clinic Developmental Editing Course
Copyediting.com Webinars
Franklin Covey Training: Focus Workshop
Peachtree Publishers Editorial Intern
Self-Directed Study