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Shelby Rodger

✔ Editorial Review

✔ Structural Editing

✔ Line Editing

✔ Proofreading

Story Development

✔ Research/ Verification Editing

‍ ‍Typesetting

‍ ‍Cover Design/ Illustration

Editorial Interests

Literary Fiction

Literary Nonfiction/ Memoir

Literature in Translation

LGBTQ+

Short Stories

Journalism

Academic

Travel Writing

Historical Fiction

Dystopian Fiction

Path to Editing

MA Professional Writing

BFA Film Production, Theatre minor

Managing Editor, The Wells Street Journal

Editor, Peruse Zine

Founder & Editor, Coffee & Cigarettes

Staff Writer, Salt City Arts Review

Writing is my way of understanding the world and making sense of life's many experiences. My favourite stories to read (fiction or nonfiction) are ones that touch upon life – its beauty and its messiness – in an authentic way. I love that editing allows me to connect with an author on a deeper level, and I prioritise first learning an author's unique perspective so that my editing only further highlights and uplifts their voice.

I've previously edited a variety of styles and genres – from PhD dissertations to fiction short stories to creative nonfiction pieces or journalistic articles. I welcome the opportunity to work with authors from different backgrounds and cultures. As an avid reader and longtime writer myself, I'll make sure the intention behind your sentences is reflected on the page with clarity, elegance and resolve.

Works I Admire

When We Were Orphans, Kazuo Ishiguro

Call Me By Your Name, André Aciman

Pachinko, Min Jin Lee

The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Stephen Chbosky

Stay True, Hua Hsu

The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck

Convenience Store Woman, Sayaka Murata

Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain

Not For Me

Self-Help

Crime/ Thriller

Commercial Romance

Sci-Fi

Reference

Poetry

Styles

UK conventions

US conventions

Chicago/ MLA/ APA/ AP