Tanis Nessler

Fiction Book Editor.  Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, ReVision Editing offers a range of editing services to creative writing authors. To “ReVision” writing is to see it with fresh insight. I work in disappearing ink, improving a manuscript’s clarity and flow without sacrificing the author’s desired vision or unique voice. I’m committed to providing a respectful, collaborative editing experience, and I consider it a privilege to be entrusted with polishing a writer’s work.

I have more than 18 years of experience and have specialized in working with fiction authors for the past eleven years, whether they would like to self-publish or find representation through a literary agent or traditional publisher, and I welcome first-time writers. I edit both literary fiction and genre novels, including but not limited to contemporary, romance, women’s fiction, YA, suspense, thriller, mystery, action-adventure, horror, speculative, paranormal, fantasy, historical, etc.

To learn more or contact me, please visit my website: www.revisionediting.ca

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Here’s what a few of my clients have to say about me and my work:

“Tanis is everything you’d hope for in a novel editor and more. She is thorough, honest, and talented at respecting your voice while giving it the polish it needs to shine. She has an incredible ability to provide suggestions and insights in a way that is supportive, encouraging, and productive. She provided clarity where I needed it and her feedback helped me see my work through a fresh lens. Tanis was a true partner in the editing process, and I found it to be an invaluable learning experience. She believed in my work and was committed to helping me make it the best it could be. If you’re looking for an editor who will not only respect your voice but also challenge you to reach new creative heights, Tanis is your editor.”

— Kim Rozdeba, Political Conspiracy Author

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“I appreciate all your kind words and encouragement and can see what a difference editing makes. There are some sentences I rewrote at least a dozen times, and they still weren’t right. Your suggested changes are so simple and perfect, I’m left wondering how I never thought of them. It’s wonderful to know the manuscript is of professional quality, and that goes a long way in feeling confident to pitch or query agents.”

— Joy Norstrom, Women’s Fiction Author

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“For several years, I stumbled through revision after revision of my manuscript. I doubted everything, especially my descriptions and setting. Finally, I decided that it was time to bring in a professional, but I was afraid of losing the voice I’d worked so hard to maintain throughout my manuscript. Eventually, I found my way to Tanis’s website, and when she sent me a sample edit, I was convinced we would be a perfect fit. My voice was still there. She was professional at every turn. She made it easy to understand everything from minor grammatical issues to larger “big picture” problems that needed work. I have no hesitation recommending Tanis to anyone looking for an editor and can’t wait to work with her again!”

— D.J. Kinsey, YA Author

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For more testimonials, please visit my website: www.revisionediting.ca

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Education:

• BA Honours English, University of Alberta
• Continual professional development courses on everything from grammar and copyediting to developmental editing and the craft of writing fiction.

Services:

• Copyediting
• Substantive Stylistic Editing / Line Editing
• Rewriting
• Chicago Manual of Style
• Canadian or American spelling preferences
• On-screen Editing using Word’s “Track Changes” and “Comments” features

Genres and Subjects:

• Literary Fiction
• Contemporay Fiction
• Mainstream Fiction
• Genre Fiction (Romance/Romantic, Women’s Fiction/Chick Lit, Horror, Suspense/Thriller/Mystery, Paranormal, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, YA, etc.)
• Memoir
• Adult, New Adult, Young Adult
• Novels, novellas, novelettes, and short stories