Welcome to AMI Editing
Annette M. Irby has been writing fiction and non-fiction for over ten years. She's critiqued or edited for
Tricia Goyer, Ocieanna Fleiss, Summerside Press, and others. Her first book, Love Letters, is available now
from White Rose Press. Her story was first in Chicken Soup Celebrates Mothers and Daughters (2007). She's
very active with blogs and cohosts a writing-related blog at Seriously Write. See her personal writing Web
site here. She's also an active book reviewer. See her book review blog for recent reviews. She's one of
Thomas Nelson's Book Review bloggers. Years ago, she owned a medical transcription business, so she's
comfortable working with clients and meeting deadlines. She enjoys helping clients create a fantastic
finished project. Contact her to see how she can help!
TESTIMONIALS
Annette Irby's sharp eye for detail and mentoring-style encouragement definitely spurred me to
reach for a deeper level of excellence. I found her advice invaluable not just for the project she
worked on, but also for my overall growth as a writer. ~ Ocieanna Fleiss, co-author of Love Finds You in
Lonesome Prairie, Montana.
I recently had the experience of working with Annette Irby. She made herself available at the last
minute to completely edit my book in a very short amount of time. The attention she gave me
personally as well as my book was nothing short of amazing. Annette has a way of bringing out the
best in the writer. She is able to ask questions to stimulate all the right thought processes. Her
comments are helpful and constructive. Her knowledge of the English language and the art of
writing is extensive. I highly recommend her editing services. ~ Maria Rippo, author, The Green
Smoothie Challenge Companion
ABOUT THE EDITOR
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CONTACT
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SERVICES
Annette M. Irby
Annette has provided a valuable service to Summerside Press as a critical reader for several of the
books in the Love Finds You™ series. She is a perceptive and careful reader, and she has offered
several shrewd insights. With meticulous editing skills and a strong sense of what makes a story
work, Annette has my recommendation! ~Rachel Meisel, Senior Fiction Editor, Summerside Press
I've greatly enjoyed working with Annette Irby. She has a keen sense of story and pointed out weak
areas in my story that I'd missed. I'm looking forward to working with her again! ~ Tricia Goyer,
author of twenty books, including co-author of Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie, Montana
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Professional Editing for the Busy Writer
What makes people read your work book after book? Reader loyalty. As a writer, you want to capture the attention of
your readers and compel them to read your books every time you release a new one. Their commitment is based on how
satisfied they are with your work. Did you meet their expectations? Did you endear yourself to them? How do you do
that? Let me help.

My editing and critiquing will go beyond standard edits (though those are included!) to getting into your readers' heads.
Let's work together to unravel the mystery of reader psychology. It's all about the reader!

I am a thorough, detail-oriented person, and I bring that to my editing. I have a deep understanding of fiction as I've read,
written and studied the craft of writing for over a decade. See below for testimonials from authors/writers I've helped. If
you have a non-fiction project, let me assist you in making it look professional by proofreading and editing it for you.
Editing

Copyediting, proofreading or substantive editing, including grammar, spelling and standard formatting (typesetting for
PDF files, for example, not included). For substantive edit, I will analyze your manuscript's content, helping with logic and
flow. If fiction, I'll offer appropriate suggestions regarding pacing, characterization, genre elements, etc. Encountering
problems with your plot or characters? Let's brain storm to discover what's missing. We can discuss your project on the
phone or online. I charge a reasonable hourly fee while we email, text, chat or phone each other. Specializing in editing
fiction or non-fiction, short or full-length projects, workbooks, guides, letters, etc. I prefer to work with electronic copies,
but will consider hard copy manuscripts. (Client pays reasonable printing/mailing costs if this method is preferred.)

Critiquing

Perhaps a critique would be most helpful for you. I've been an active member of critique groups for six years. I will
analyze the first one to three chapters of your manuscript and make recommendations, offering editing suggestions to
ensure your project is strong.

Transcription

Need a transcription job completed? In 1990, I had my first transcription job. I specialize in letters, reports, and
interviews, with a typing speed of 90 wpm. More recently, I worked as a medical transcriptionist. Contact me to work out
the details of medium for receiving the files or tapes.
RATES
$25/hour general jobs and $35/hour rush jobs

Deposit (matched with category above: general or rush) required with first twenty pages of the project for one hour's
work. From that hour, I will provide an estimate of the time required to complete your project. The deposit is payment
for that first hour of work.
copyright 2009-2010 Annette M. Irby