Dewey Fairchild, Parent Problem Solver by Lorri Horn

Manage the selection and review of multiple book and manuscript submissions that successfully received Kirkus Starred and Foreword reviews, resulting in being featured in multiple industry publications and Publisher’s Weekly. Manage the general marketplace and relevant market segments to identify ideal publishing solutions across multiple clients and authors. Oversee and direct the review, editing, and evaluation of multiple book/manuscript submissions including reviewing book concepts, plot overviews, full-length manuscripts, and suitability for publishing Provide feedback and revisions to authors/writers/ghostwriters. I have maintained excellent relationships with all the authors I've worked with, and I'm always happy to provide references. I believe in preserving an author's natural voice and style, and prefer to offer alternatives and options so that an author can craft their revisions in a way that maintains their voice. It is always my goal in editing to make the process as collaborative as possible. Furthermore, I studied broadly in college and remain knowledgeable in many subject areas, from the sciences (especially Biology and Chemistry) to social sciences to humanities (History especially), including 4 years of Latin.

From sensitivity/expert reads to proofreading, I am experienced in all levels of editing.

I provide a unique viewpoint, being a Black woman, neurodiverse, and LGTBQ+. As an accomplished and resilient editor combined with my 13 years’ experience in editing creative and compelling full-length books, manuscripts, essays, and articles on a variety of subjects-prepares me to substantially impact your project and I feel confident that I could vastly exceed your expectations for any level of editing desired.

It is these resilient qualities, strength and perseverance, that make me an excellent editor. I become one of only two from my family to have graduated college. For example, I was accepted into the College of Idaho without a high-school diploma or GED, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude. As an Black woman, I've experienced and overcome adversity in both my personal and academic life. My perseverance and strength makes me an excellent editor. In addition to reading, many of my favorite hobbies are indoors and I consider myself an avid indoors-woman. I have many favorite books and my favorite book list is likely to vary based on what I just finished, what I'm hoping to read next, what sort of mood I'm in many books have changed my outlook in some way. I am an avid reader who enjoys reading books and articles from all genera.

As an accomplished and detail-driven editor with extensive experience producing compelling, flawless content for a variety of print and digital publications and communication vehicles while collaborating and ensuring adherence to production schedules and style guidelines, and I feel confident that I could vastly exceed your expectations.

Dewey Fairchild, Parent Problem Solver by Lorri Horn