writer who is in the business of helping
publishers, editors, agents, academics,
legal professionals, entertainers, and
business owners get their words out.
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Services are offered to corporate clients (publishers, editors, agents, book packagers) only;
pricing is on a per-project basis. Please contact her at dpatrickediting@aol.com
to discuss your needs.
Editorial Services
Copyediting, substantive editing, manuscript evaluation, concept development, research and
writing. Clients have included Amistad Press, Band-F Ltd. Book Packaging, The Franklin Institute
Science Museum, HarperCollins Publishers, Mega-Books, Silver Moon Press, Simon & Schuster,
Stonesong Press and Thunder’s Mouth Press.
Translation Editing and Consulting
Expert editor of translated content, especially for websites. When your text has been translated
from the original language into English, it still needs editing to sound smooth for English-speaking
users and readers. Diane Patrick is experienced in text re-editing from French, Italian, Spanish
and German.
Book Projects
Services include everything from research to interviews to editing; pricing is based on the scope of
the project. Diane is a highly experienced, award-winning author of biographies for adults and
young readers, and has contributed to dozens of reference books on history, government, and
contemporary figures.
Corporate Profiles and Histories
If your corporation or firm needs its biography written, Diane will perform the research and
interviews necessary, and create a clear and engaging document for your clients and colleagues.
Magazine Articles & Columns
Thorough interviews, accurate research, clear and concise writing–delivered on time and error-
free, for consumer publications and industry-specific publications alike. Contact Diane at
dpatrickediting@aol.com with your assignment.
Work has appeared in:
Billboard
Black Issues Book Review
Diversity and the Bar
Essence
Jazziz
JazzTimes
Legal Assistant Today
Publishers Weekly
The Wire (U.K.)
Research Services
Expert researcher and project manager for all types of nonfiction book and magazine projects.
Diane has also provided special project research and writing services to such clients as BBC
Radio 2 and The Franklin Institute Science Museum.
Workshop and Course Presenter
Diane Patrick is available as a speaker, panelist and guest instructor.
She has appeared in this capacity at:
- The City University of New York Publishing Program
- International Women's Writing Guild Annual Summer Conference at Skidmore
- Center for Multicultural Children's Literature, New York City
Workshops offered include:
- "The Editorial Process
- "Taking The Leap: The Challenge of Living Off of Your Writing”
- “Writing and Researching Non-Fiction Books”
- “Networking Skills”
- "Art Versus Commerce: A Survival Guide for Creative Souls"