Dennis R

Book Editor and English Language proofreader

CCCMS • Fulltime

Feb 2008 - Oct 2020 • 12 yrs 8 mos

Book Editor | Beta Reader | Proofreader CCCMS Publishing February 2008 – October 2020 Over more than 12 years at CCCMS Publishing, I collaborated with authors, literary agents, and publishing teams to transform manuscripts into polished, publication-ready books. I managed projects across fiction, non-fiction, academic, self-help, memoir, and business genres, ensuring every manuscript met the highest editorial standards while preserving each author's unique voice. Key Responsibilities & Achievements Edited and proofread 300+ manuscripts, delivering clear, engaging, and publication-ready content. Performed developmental editing by strengthening story structure, pacing, plot progression, character development, and overall narrative flow. Conducted comprehensive beta reads, providing detailed reader feedback on engagement, readability, consistency, and market appeal. Corrected grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and style while maintaining the author's tone and intent. Ensured consistency in formatting, citations, references, headings, typography, and layout in accordance with industry publishing standards. Prepared manuscripts for print and digital publication, including Kindle (KDP), EPUB, and PDF formats. Worked closely with authors through multiple rounds of revisions, offering constructive editorial guidance from draft to final manuscript. Verified factual accuracy, continuity, and internal consistency throughout manuscripts. Applied the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), APA, and MLA style guidelines based on project requirements. Coordinated with designers, formatters, and publishing teams to ensure timely delivery of publication-ready books. Consistently met tight publishing deadlines while maintaining exceptional editorial quality and attention to detail. Mentored junior editors and contributed to the development of editorial workflows that improved efficiency and quality control across the publishing team.