A Little of This, Inc.
Helping you tell your story
Author Services
Copyediting & Proofreading
Shannon works with a variety of genres and subject matters in both fiction and nonfiction. Her first loves are copyediting and proofreading . She has been a staff editor for several small presses before ALOT Press, and has edited a number of anthologies.
Structural &
Story Editing
Mark is our “big picture” editor, working at the macro level to help you bring your story fully into focus. He has ghostwritten novels you might even have read…though he’ll never tell you which ones.
Meet Mark & Shannon
Mark Ferrari
BIG-PICTURE THINKER, GHOSTWRITER, BOOK DOCTOR
Author of The Book of Joby, co-author of the Tales from the Berry Farm series, and collaborator on a whole lot of projects where you won’t find his name on the cover, Mark is a master storyteller with a bottomless imagination. He’s also an artist and illustrator, and an avid gardener.
Author of a score or so of novels under her own name as well as the collaborative pen name Laura Gayle, Shannon also keeps busy copyediting and proofreading for small presses and individual authors. When she’s not at her desk, you can often find her on the pickleball courts.
COPYEDITOR, PROOFREADER
Shannon Page
Testimonials
“I will always recommend Shannon Page for copy editing and proofing. She has a keen eye for errors, and her comments and edits respect the voice of the author. We appreciate her adherence to our house style, and she also works well in different technologies for ease on the production staff.”
Geralyn Lance, COO
Subterranean Press
“Steady. Reliable. Kind. Capable. Shannon is the kind of copy editor who makes a writer finally take a breath. She’s always on time—and she genuinely enjoys the process. A rare treat, and one I’m grateful for.”
Ava Miles
International Bestselling Author
“I know a book is in good hands when I send it to Shannon. Whether she’s doing copy editing, proofreading, or more in-depth editorial work, the work comes back with an exceptionally professional polish. She is a shiny maker.”
Mark Teppo, Publisher
Underland Press
“…very perceptive and improving questions. Thanks for the close attention to the text!”
Tim Powers
Author
“Good copyeditor… well done indeed!”
Michael J. Martinez
Author of The Daedalus Incident
“Is Shannon professional? Definitely.
On time? Always.
Flexible? OMG yes.
But most of all, Shannon doesn’t take a heavy hand to make writing rigidly grammatically correct when it’s at the expense of the author’s voice.
In short, if you’re looking for a by-the-rules copy editor, you might look elsewhere, but if you’re looking to make your strong voice shine, Shannon is for you.”
Kate Perry
International Bestselling Author
“I’ve worked with Shannon on many writing projects over the years. She does quality edits, her advice is spot-on and she always has my manuscripts back on time. I highly recommend her.”
Genevieve Mckay
Author of The October Horses and Defining Gravity series
“Shannon is dedicated to helping authors craft the best possible work. She is easy to work with, professional, and appreciates deadlines. The anthology Witches, Stitches & Bitches has been compared to O. Henry. We could have not been more pleased with her performance.”
Katie Cord, President
Evil Girlfriend Media
“Shannon Page is my book’s angel! She has an eagle eye. 🙂 Thanks to her hard work, readers can just focus on the story rather than distracting typos or errors. Thank you Shannon.”
Gigi Garrett
Author
“Shannon has become an invaluable part of our process at Conversation Tree Press. Her copyediting is meticulous and her proofreading catches the errors that slip past us—delivered as clearly marked feedback that makes it easy for us to work with. Her turnaround time and communication are also excellent. We enjoy working with her and recommend her without hesitation.”
Tony Geer, Publisher
Conversation Tree Press
“Shannon is one of my go-to proofreaders. She’s responsive, takes direction well, is professional, and turns projects around as quickly as I could possibly ask. I’d recommend her to anyone without reservation.”
Yanni Kuznia, Director of Production
Subterranean Press
“Shannon’s proofreading for Centipede Press is accurate, with a fine attention to detail, usage, and other matters. She also highlights possible formatting concerns. Her turnaround time is excellent considering the amount of time and care she puts into the proofing. Her rates are very reasonable.”
Jerad Walters, Publisher
Centipede Press
“I’ve worked with multiple copy editors, and Shannon is by far one of the most thorough editors I’ve worked with. I can’t imagine using anyone else.”
Denise Grover Swank
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author
