Nimmy Dumm

Aspen Root Editing

With an eye for detail and a love of language, I can help your writing shine. I emphasize clear and precise communication, so you never feel like you’re in the dark when I’m editing your work. My nuanced approach strives to preserve your authorial voice while maximizing its impact.

Services:

• Copyediting
• Line editing
• Proofreading

My specialties include B2B content such as wellness, tech, and marketing materials as well as creative nonfiction, humor/satire, and fantasy/sci fi, I’m well versed in AP, APA, MLA, and Chicago style. I also emphasize conscious language in my editing work, particularly surrounding gender and disability.

Aside from editing, I love to throw pottery, cook creative food, and do voiceovers. I’ve been known to play drums in rock bands and do the occasional standup comedy set as well.

I offer a free 1500-word sample edit for independent authors to determine if we’ll be a good fit. See what I can do for you and your writing!

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“I’m so glad to have found Nimmy! I will continue to work with her for as long and as often as I can. Her attention to detail is excellent, her turnaround time is always smooth, and her enthusiasm for the work makes it a joy to work with her. If you need an editor, she is an excellent choice!”
— Dr. Tchiki Davis, founder of The Berkeley Well-Being Institute

“Nimmy is an excellent choice to fill your editorial needs. She’s professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and efficient. She communicates well and is open to feedback. I’ve personally benefited from her skills in a variety of writing styles. She helped me turn my final drafts into polished manuscripts ready for publication. Thanks to Nimmy, I had the confidence to become an indie author. The investment will be worth it.”
— Tim Miller, author of Spooves, Reading Ketchup, Phickshun, and Nine Under Par

“Nimmy is a pleasure to work with and has copyedited over 200 articles for me. She is detail-oriented, quickly responsive, willing to learn and seek resources when needed, and always striving for perfection. I am happy to have such a reliable copyeditor who I can trust with my content.”
— Steven Verdile, founder of The Squeaky Wheel

“Nimmy is a skilled and thoughtful copyeditor. I hired Nimmy to copyedit an academic article and was very impressed by her attention to detail and professionalism. Most importantly, she took great care to leave my voice and ideas intact. I highly recommend her services.”
— Sarah Wilhoit, academic writer

“Nimmy’s editing is marvelous. Her work, her kind tone, and her deep attention to detail have improved and amplified the source material.”
— Evelyn Duffy, founder of Open Boat Editing

“Nimmy is exactly the copyeditor I was looking for. She’s great at adding a layer of polish and correcting errors in the blog posts, ebooks, and other content pieces that I publish for my technology content marketing business. Unlike many editors, she isn’t heavy handed. I’m always happy with the quality of her work. As a writer and occasional editor myself, I’ve benefited tremendously from Nimmy’s keen attention to detail, her willingness to engage in back-and-forth discussion on the intricacies of grammar, and her direct citations of the Chicago Manual. She helps me to improve my craft.”
— John Himes, founder of Dynamic Tech Media

Colorado Springs, CO
US

Email: nimmy.dumm.editor@gmail.com

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Years in the field: 15
Years freelancing: 3