Michelle Isenhoff
Editing website: WritingUpward.com
Author website: MichelleIsenhoff.com
misenhoff@protonmail.com
Education
Cornerstone University, Dec. 1995
Bachelor of Arts—English
Elementary Education certification
In addition, I have earned the following professional development certifications:
- Copyediting Certificate—Poynter ACES, 2024
- Book Editing Certificate—IAP Career College, 2024
Experience
Self-published Novelist
2010-present
I have written and self-published over twenty novels (edited by Amy Nemecek, senior editor, Baker Publishing Group).
Professional Freelance Copyeditor
2021-present
I contract almost exclusively with authors self-publishing fiction or general nonfiction books. My areas of expertise include:
- proofreading
- copyediting
- developmental editing
- interior book design
- digital and paperback formatting
- self-publishing guidance
Volunteer Copyeditor
2013-2021
Before pursuing professional development courses and certifications, I freely proofread, copyedited, and beta read books for countless indie authors.
Book Blogger
2010-2017
I earned income creating online content about middle grade and young adult books.