There are no words to describe the work that Brooke Goode has done to lift me up and move me in the direction I so truly needed. Her expertise, experience, straightforward approach, and professional ability to provide constructive criticism have all been a part of this excellent working relationship we have had.

 

- Bernice Proctor Venable, Author

 

Brooke is a hidden gem in the editing world. She is efficient, professional, and has excellent communication skills. I highly recommend working with her!

 

- Cody Strodtman, Author

 

Brooke was professional, prompt, thorough and detailed. Her feedback was insightful and extremely helpful in making my book be the best it can be. Despite the time difference, Brooke was incredibly responsive and not only that, she was a pleasure to work with. I would work with her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her.

 

- Jenni-Lee Williams, Author

 

I loved working with Brooke. She was responsive, thorough, provided helpful feedback, and completed everything ahead of schedule. 10/10, I would work with Brooke again.

 

- Jane Laboucane, Author

 

Working with Brooke was a smooth, effortless process. She is extremely conscientious, and she delivered her assignment well before the deadline. Brooke also took a complex story and distilled it into a great synopsis. Along with a high level of professionalism, Brooke also showed much compassion, something I value in every transaction in life.

 

- Anette N. Author

 

Brooke is the consummate professional. I am thrilled about her work on my manuscript, and the query letter she wrote that captured both the essence of my memoir and what I am about. Brooke delivered before the deadline her edits, a style sheet, and an overview of the manuscript that included her suggestions/recommendations on chapters/passages I could improve. I am both happy and grateful for the wonderful work she did on my memoir.

 

- Anna Dao, Author

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Brooke Goode is one of the most outstanding freelance writers/editors it has been my pleasure to work with. Passionate about the subject, her meticulous eye for detail and flair for copy means she sprinkles magic dust on anything she touches. Brooke is also quick-witted, stimulating to be with – ideas flow out of her – and fun. It was a joy!

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- Mary Bryce, Editor, Chat It’s Fate, Time, Inc. 

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An author could not wish for a fairer, more careful or more considerate editor than Brooke Goode. Brooke’s wide experience of editing and copy-editing magazines, books and academic works has helped her become a go-to editor of consummate skill. She’s not only a meticulous reader with an eye for detail, but is also noted for respecting any good writer’s innate strengths and stylistic touch. You can always be sure that the end result of Brooke’s work will be an improvement on the original.

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- Richard Synge, Author and Editor

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Throughout the 15 years I have worked with Brooke Goode on numerous projects, I have found her to be an insightful writer, a brilliant editor, and a meticulous manager when it comes to detail and deadlines. She is comfortable writing in any environment, academic or business/non-profit. What’s more, Brooke’s understanding of graphic design makes her finished products read well and look distinguished.

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- Liz Fuerst, Rutgers University Department of Journalism and Media Studies

 

 

Brooke has worked for Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Co., a national publisher of scholarly titles, as a freelance copyeditor since 2011, editing more than 50 nonfiction manuscripts in the fields of education, the humanities, and the social sciences. Whether the project is a light copyedit for grammatical and style errors only, or a more substantive heavy edit with author input, authors have been grateful for Brooke’s help and guidance in improving their manuscripts. She is always pleasant to work with, and has been very accommodating when it comes to mastering our sometimes confusing house style guidelines and the oddities of our type coding.

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- Alden Perkins, Senior Production Editor, Rowman & Littlefield

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I highly recommend Brooke Goode as an extremely talented and experienced editor, who I have hired on numerous occasions. When I was working on my award-winning publication, Angels & Tomboys: Girlhood in 19th-Century American Art (Pomegranate Communication and Newark Museum, 2012), she provided expert and lucid advice, which greatly improved the content and organization of my essays. Brooke has the ability to quickly identify both the strengths and weaknesses of any text. Her wide-ranging background includes working for many fine publishing houses as well as authoring numerous books. She also understands the importance of a deadline and delivers her work on time and on budget.

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- Holly Pyne Connor, Ph.D., Curator Emerita of 19th-Century American Art | Newark Museum