Michelle Schacht

Michelle Schacht - Editor

Orlando, FL, USA

Copy Editor and Developmental Editor who loves coaching authors to maximize their books. Experience - Xulon Press Christian Publishing.

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Overview

I've offered my book editing and writing services since 2010. My joy is in helping authors craft their books into personal works of art, making my talents theirs. My life has revolved around words since I learned to read at three years old, and I have yet to find a bookstore or library I haven’t liked. Why do I share this? Because when you have exposed yourself to countless forms of writing and played with words for as many years as I have, it becomes as natural as breathing to manipulate them into doing your bidding.

I love working with first-time authors. It allows me to share my knowledge of self-publishing and the psychology of how consumers consider books. I enjoy the aspects of author coaching that are part of developmental and copy edits. I put my heart into the books I edit as if they are my own.

For background, I am also the managing editor for an Orlando editing house, and I have six years' experience with Xulon Press, the largest Christian self-publishing company in the nation. I'm highly experienced in non-fiction and fiction Christian books, but am not limited to that genre. Self-help, autobiographies, and parenting books are ones I edit frequently.

I am a self-published author myself, so I know how hard it is to birth your book. Let me leave you with this -- YOU CAN DO IT!

Testimonials

Dr. John Maples –Faithful Families Today: Instilling Spirituality in Your Family

Services – Author Coaching for development of book; Developmental Editing; Publishing Coordinator with his publisher, Xulon Press; managing all aspects of getting the book produced for print; managing his email marketing.

“米歇尔,我绝对爱你的方式编辑!的re is not even one tiny aspect of your excellent work that I do not fully appreciate. I love your experience, your expertise, your astute capture of my message, your precision, your full measure of competence. It comes across clearly and repeatedly! And, more, I love the way you enjoy the process. "


Dean Nelson –Beyond the Threshold: Simple Transformational Techniques to Awaken Your Potential(his third book)

Services – Heavy Developmental Editing

"Michelle is brilliant! She did an outstanding job editing my latest book,Beyond The Threshold. She encouraged and motivated me to dig deeper and create more meaningful, easy to understand passages. She inspired me greatly and helped bring out the very best of my writing skills. Michelle is the most talented, intuitive editor I have worked with. She will be the only editor I consider for my future books. Thank you, Michelle, for guiding and directing me with such precision, for making my book far better than it would have been, and for believing in me."


Don Newman –Don't Just Speak It, Write It

Services – Line Editing, co-creation

"I want to thank Michelle Schacht who has been a co-creator and editor for both of my first two books. She worked tirelessly on this book,Don't Just Speak It, Write It一样,这是她自己的,实际上增加了动作dix at the end of the book to further help every ministry leader write and finish their own books."

Languages
English (US)
Fiction
Christian Fiction
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Parenting & Families
Self-Help & Self-Improvement

Work experience

Owner

Self-employed
June, 2010 – Present (over 12 years)

Word of Mouth offers an affordable range of writing, editing, career-focused, and business marketing services.

• Book Editing
• Author Coaching
• Self-Publishing Support
• Book Reviews
• College Admissions Essay Coaching
• Student Papers, College Thesis Editing
• Professional Resume Writing
• Website Content
• Business and Personal Marketing Materials
• Business Marketing Strategy and Development

Managing Editor

的Ghost Publishing
May, 2019 – Present (over 3 years)

Accept and assign all editing projects from client publishing companies, monitoring jobs from start to finish.
Quality control edited manuscripts before sending back to clients. Provide feedback to editors on jobs completed.
Manage workflow, complete billing, and continuously train editors.

Operations - Editing Manager

Xulon Press Publishing
June, 2018 – April, 2019 (10 months)

Oversaw the work of department editors, holding them to in-house quality standards.
Established Xulon Style Guide for editorial freelancers. Educated all providers on editorial products and expectations for fulfillment.
Revised/created author education pieces regarding editing basics.

Portfolio (13 selected works)

My Doctors Can See You NowMy Doctors Can See You Now

My Doctors Can See You Now

Woodruff, Minnie Boyer

的Ghost of Alloway的Ghost of Alloway

的Ghost of Alloway

Weis, Rosemary

Welcome to GrandparentingWelcome to Grandparenting

Welcome to Grandparenting

Weis, Rosemary , Johnston, Michelle

的Miracle of Music的Miracle of Music

的Miracle of Music

Finnegan, Jeannie M

Wonderland of SecretsWonderland of Secrets

Wonderland of Secrets

Januszewski, Nancy Brown

Boot Camp for MarriagesBoot Camp for Marriages

Boot Camp for Marriages

Aden, Darrin, Aden, LaShawn

Michelle has 18 reviews

Professionalism
Professionalism
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Communication & Punctuality

Oyinda Osibanjo
Great work and very professional.

Oyinda Osibanjo, October 2022


Oyinda Osibanjo
She did an excellent job! she was very consistent and provided timely feedback.

Oyinda Osibanjo, September 2022


Robynn Coates
Michelle was awesome to work with!! Very professional. Very friendly. Very excellent in her editing. Highly recommend her!!!

Robynn Coates, June 2022

Michelle Schacht
Thank you so much, Robynn!

Reply from Michelle Schacht


Peter Fraser
Michelle has been incredible. She took me from a 10,000 word idea to a 20,000+ word product. She was incredibly supportive through each step of the editing process. I will always call Michelle for help with future books.

Peter Fraser, May 2022

Michelle Schacht
Peter, it was a pleasure to collaborate with you on your fine book!

Reply from Michelle Schacht


DeLesha Garrett
I enjoyed working with Michelle. She is kind, encouraging, and thorough. I am a first-time author, and she made me feel comfortable asking her questions. She finished editing my book well ahead of schedule. Her comments were thoughtful, and her edits stayed true to my voice while also making my work shine. I recommend Michelle and would work with her in the future.

DeLesha Garrett, January 2022

Michelle Schacht
DeLesha, thank you very much! I enjoyed your book very much.

Reply from Michelle Schacht

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