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America’s Editor
Serious editing for serious writers
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From the Editor’s Desk
“Every serious writer needs an editorial desk.”
Writing a book can be solitary work. For long stretches, the writer is on their own, shaping an idea into something that feels alive and coherent. At some point, every manuscript reaches a stage where it benefits from another set of thoughtful and experienced eyes.
That’s where an editor comes in. I tell authors that my job is to clear away the smoke so people can see your fire.
Writing a book can be solitary work. For long stretches, the writer is on their own, shaping an idea into something that feels alive and coherent. At some point, every manuscript reaches a stage where it benefits from another set of thoughtful and experienced eyes.
That’s where an editor comes in. I tell authors that my job is to clear away the smoke so people can see your fire.
America’s Editor is a place for conversations about writing as a craft and as a business. Here you’ll find reflections on storytelling and publishing, insights from my work as a professional editor, and episodes of the Writing Break podcast, where we talk about everything from plot holes to publishing goals.
If you’re a writer deep in the process of shaping a manuscript, you’re in the right place.
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Published Acknowledgments
“Special thanks to Rosemi Mederos, my editor, who brilliantly cleared up snags and would be incredibly dangerous in any round of Jeopardy!.”
Nell E. S. Douglas, In the Land of Milk and Honey
“Special thanks to my wonderful editor, Rosemi, who, with her vast knowledge and research, helped make my book more accessible and more real to my readers.”
Alexander J. McCarty, Exp 8: Rebellion of the Exps
“Once the manuscript was completed, I connected with Rosemi Mederos who wowed me with her passion and impressed me by her knowledge of the publishing process. She held my hand all the way to the finish line, editing the text and steering the project from beginning to end. From a football equivalent, Rosemi went the extra yard.”
David J. Halberstam, The Fundamentals of Sports Media and Sponsorship Sales: Developing New Accounts, Foreword by Dr. Bernie Mullin
“A special thank you to Rosemi Mederos for her careful editing of the text.”
Aron Vinegar and Michael J. Golec, Relearning from Las Vegas
“Rosemi Mederos, I appreciate all of your hard work and your unwavering patience.”
Tracy L. Walters, African American Literature and the Classicist Tradition
“Nancy Fitzgerald, Rosemi Mederos, Ryan Masteller, and the editorial staff of Morehouse Publishing have assisted me with grace and professionalism during each step of the journey. It is a joy to work with them. They have my thanks and praise!”
Edward S. Little, Joy in Disguise
“I’m thankful, too, for the friendly guidance offered by Rosemi Mederos.”
Heather Brook, Conjugal Rites
“My thanks to Farideh Koohi-Jamali, Brigitte Shull, Erin Ivy, Rosemi Mederos, and all the nice folks at Palgrave.”
Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock, Reading Rocky Horror: The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Popular Culture
Writing Break Podcast
From plot holes to publishing goals
The Writing Break podcast is a space for thoughtful conversations about the craft and business of writing. Each episode explores the challenges writers face while shaping a manuscript, from plot problems and revision strategies to publishing realities and creative momentum.
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