Writers of all skill levels have blind spots when it comes to their own work. When you pore over your writing, it can become difficult to maintain an unbiased eye. After repeated exposure to the same content, you begin to see what you expect to see and read the meaning you intend to convey. This can lead to lapses that confuse or distract your audience, affect your consistency, or undermine your message. I’ll strengthen your writing by removing these obstacles to clarity and showing you possibilities for further improvement.

Whatever your writing goals, professional editing is a great way to achieve the quality that forms the foundation of your success. I specialize in nonfiction writing, and I’m always willing to collaborate with publishers and creative authors working on interesting, thoughtful, and challenging projects, whatever the topic. Please take some time to explore the site and learn more about how I can help you publish with confidence.

Recent Testimonials

Andrew has copyedited or proofread dozens of books for our company. In-house editors often request him because he is so good at what he does. Not only does he have a strong knowledge of publishing and The Chicago Manual of Style, he is professional, communicates well, and is always on time. I highly recommend his work.

—Elisa S.

For many years now, Andrew has been one of the most dependable editors I could turn to. No matter the level of editing or proofreading needed, or the genre, or the tight deadline, he has always done his best to take on a new project and give it the professional eye every project deserves. If a book is in his hands, you can rest assured it is receiving a quality edit!

—Kevin H.

Andrew has always conducted himself well, both in interactions with me and with our authors. He always meets his deadlines and communicates when difficulties arise. And we often have tricky and troublesome projects, which he has handled with grace and perseverance.

—Jay C.

Andrew Buss has reliably demonstrated a careful eye and a steady hand as a copyeditor and a proofreader. His thorough knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style and solid editorial judgment have earned my trust.

—James K.

Andrew has been our go-to fact-checker and proofreader. He has a keen eye for detail (catching errors, factual and grammatical alike, that slipped through in earlier rounds), is very knowledgeable about CMOS and attends to our house style when called for, always meets the deadline, and is just plain easy to work with (not to mention, responsive and flexible). Highly recommend!

—Kathryn O.

Andrew is a true professional and we came to rely on his proofreading expertise for the vast majority of our book projects. He brings clarity and consistency to each proofreading assignment while remaining sensitive to each author’s style and voice. His markup and queries reflect his appreciation of the unique requirements of each proofreading project. I strongly recommend Andrew Buss.

—Glenn B.