Feeling overwhelmed by your material—its quality and quantity? Turn to a developmental editor.
I bring more than thirty years of experience in publishing as researcher, writer, and editor in a vast array of subject areas including food, travel, essay, memoir, fitness, health, mind/body/spirit, fiction, and more. Whether you are a novice writer who needs advice, direction getting started, and keeping on track, or a seasoned writer who needs an editor’s critical eye or advice on marketing your work in the ever-changing world of publishing, I can assist you. I can help you with queries, short articles, long features, medium-size or big ideas, book proposals, and most any writing project between. No job too small or 
too big.
I’ll tell you what sells and where, what doesn’t and why, teach you tricks to break through writer’s block. Together we’ll make your prose sing—a tune to be heard by the world.
I work with writers of non-fiction—books and articles—and of fiction, short stories or novels. I tell young and aspiring journalists where to find internships—for pay and/or experience.
My rates are reasonable and I streamline my approach to meet your individual needs. A basic consultation with estimate is free. Contact: ocaramia@me.net
Testimonials:
“When I first discovered that Camille was not only a writer, but an editor, I was excited. My manuscript was in bad shape and I needed an experienced editor who also knew how to write well–the two don’t often go together. When I received my manuscript back from Camille I was over the moon with delight. She took my words, and turned them into metaphors, then made the whole thing hum. My manuscript was once code blue…very, very, blue. Now it has a healthy heart thanks to the genius of Camille Cusumano.”
—Ingrid Hart, journalist, author
“Camille is an awesome editor on small details and she can not only see the big picture but can articulate the complicated material I am working on with a brilliant viewpoint and wording. She is warm, funny, incredibly reliable, a fabulous communicator and grasps subtle details that bring additional power to her writing. I give Camille that highest rating possible.”
—Dr. Howard Teich, psychotherapist, author of Solar Light, Lunar Light, Perspectives in Human Consciousness (www.fisherkingpress.com)
“Camille is not only a skilled editor with an eye for the big picture but also a talented writer able to make any text, long or short, sparkle and sing.”
—Robert Levering, co-founder Great Place to Work, bestselling author of Great Place to Work and many other business books
“Camille’s memoir class was informative, supportive and encouraging. Her love and educated appreciation of good literature is contagious. I learned a lot and look forward to more.”
—Basya Petnick, oral history writer, author of many commissioned works
“Camille Cusumano’s memoir class was supportive, exciting and generative. She put her energy into my work, focused my creativity and inspired me to take risks. Camille seems to attract dedicated writers who honor and teach each other.”
—Daniel Raskin, memoirist in progress