“Working with Madeleine is a dream. Her editorial style is practical, supportive, and firm when needed—all without any sense of editorial territorialism. She is knowledgeable, deft, and concise. If she doesn’t know something off the top of her head, she will research and bring receipts.

In particular, I value her ability to appropriately prioritize the narrative features of complex projects. The historical fantasy novel we collaborated on required just as much creative understanding of an invented magic system as it did etymological and historical research. Through developmental editing, Madeleine was able to creatively synthesize the many moving parts to give insightful, pragmatic feedback and elevate the manuscript to the level we were aiming for.

She is obviously a master of the written word, but it’s her enthusiasm, human compassion, and commitment to doing right by the project that make her a joy to work with.”

J. M. Lee
Author, The Nightland Express

“Madeleine brings just the right level of persnickety to every copyediting project, ensuring that the correct words are in place while preserving the author’s distinctive voice.

Her queries display a sensitive ear attuned to multiple audiences as she gently encourages writers to be inclusive. And she contributes a foundational expertise to projects of varying complexity and on topics as wide-ranging as high school hockey, edible wild plants, and Anglo-Dakota communities in nineteenth-century Minnesota (and within this eclectic list I have found that her knowledge base often aligns to projects in unexpected—and valuable—ways).

In short: any assignment that lands on Madeleine’s desk is in excellent hands.”

Shannon Pennefeather
Managing Editor, Minnesota Historical Society Press

“Madeleine is an absolute pleasure to work with—always professional, always on time, and always going above and beyond the call of duty. I know I can trust her superb proofreading eye to help make our books at Raised Voice Press the best they can be, and I appreciate that she doesn’t hesitate to tell us when she notices other issues we may have overlooked during earlier editorial stages. She has an excellent command of grammar, style guidelines, and sensitivity concerns. Madeleine is my first choice for every project.”

Karen Pickell
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Raised Voice Press

“Madeleine’s attention to detail and knowledge is far more than what you would think a professional proofreader could bring to your manuscript. Her findings, comments, and suggestions were priceless and elevated the quality of my work at every level. Her knowledge of editing and proofreading, style guides, conscious and inclusive language, and industry insights were absolutely invaluable. I cannot recommend her enough. Book her in advance while you can.”

Linda Ruggeri
Coauthor, Networking for Freelance Editors

“As our go-to freelance copyeditor for BuzzFeed News, Madeleine played an instrumental role in the [2022] revision of the BuzzFeed Style Guide—from spotting the tiniest punctuation mistakes to offering thoughtful suggestions and, most crucially, flagging issues relating to identity and inclusion.

In addition to copyediting, I would absolutely recommend Madeleine for sensitivity reads—she is very attuned to discussions on social media and news and culture stories. For this reason, she’s in high demand, so count your blessings if she’s available to take on a project for you!”

Drusilla Moorhouse
Copy Chief, BuzzFeed News

“I love working with Madeleine! Her attention to detail, robust editorial knowledge, and pitch-perfect judgment on queries and sensitivity concerns have made her one of my go-to freelance proofreaders. I know I can rely on her to treat every project with care.”

Anonymous Senior Proofreader
Major US Comic Book Publisher

“Madeleine is the best of the best when it comes to copyediting services. ... Her eye for detail is without rival—she has a sharp eye for consistency, word usage, and voice in addition to the nuts and bolts of editing.

One of the things I appreciate most about working with Madeleine is that her calendar acumen is as sharp as her proofing—she is incredibly reliable for time estimates and turnaround. She knows her own process well, such that I’ve never experienced her overpromise anything she couldn’t deliver. She has always been on target, returning with quality work. When working with a tight press deadline, this reliability is so important. Madeleine sets the bar so high it’s going to be hard to work with any other editor—and I hope I never have to!”

Jamie Schumacher
Author and Artist

“Madeleine is a brilliant copyeditor who would be an asset to any newsroom, communications team, publishing house, or agency. She is thorough, efficient, and has an invaluable understanding of grammar and language mechanics. She edited a massive document for my team with such a swift turnaround. I am in awe of her skill.”

Emerson Malone
Copyeditor, BuzzFeed News

“Madeleine is always a pleasure to work with! Not only is she a skilled copyeditor and keen proofreader, but she also makes valuable comments on the content itself. Whenever I have her eagle eyes on a project, I know that she will spot any inconsistencies and weed out outmoded language that lacks sensitivity.”

Katherine Furman
Editorial Director, Tandem Books