About Us
With more than 35 combined years in the professional editing business, we care about what you write. First and foremost, we are readers. We love to read a wide variety of genres from people of all backgrounds and all reading levels. We've worked in libraries, for universities, publishers, literary agents, and both professional and amateur authors. Our priority is polishing the author's original voice so that the reader experiences the text as the author intends.
Nathan J. Barnes, PhD
Executive Editor
PhD, Texas Christian University
MA, Wayland Baptist University
BA, Wayland Baptist University
AA, South Plains College
Nathan has been freelance editing for independent authors, publishers, and literary agencies for the past 20 years. He has helped authors all over the world publish more than 300 books. As the senior research editor for Instaread, he has analyzed more than 1,000 bestselling books. He loves reading new material and helping first time authors navigate the world of self-publishing.
Joann Holloway Wright
Managing Editor
M.Ed., Texas Tech
BA, Wayland Baptist University
Joann Holloway Wright is a recent graduate of the School of Education at Texas Tech University. She is also a curriculum specialist, and we hope to see her complete a doctorate program soon!
Suzanna Nelson
Associate Editor
BA, University of Kansas
Minor in French Language
université Catholique de l'Ouest in Angers, France
Suzi has more than ten years experience in marketing and web design, and she spent a year in France as part of her undergraduate curriculum. She's known in the music scene in both Kansas City and Austin as an aspiring singer/songwriter.
Let’s Bring Your Book to Life
To begin the editing process with The Sharper Quill, we need to know something about your book. We offer a 1,000-word free sample edit. Please fill out the contact form below, and we will respond with a brief manuscript assessment, a sample edit, and a proposal that includes a description of what we can do to help, our fee structure, and turnaround time.
