Bob Song (Editor)
Bob Song is an editor from the United States who has become well-known for his work on books, manuscripts, articles, and more. Bob has an extensive portfolio of published work with some of the top publishing houses in the business. He has worked on award-winning titles, best selling books, and others.
Bob Song studied history at Dickinson College and anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation he worked in publishing as an acquisitions editor and rights specialist before embarking on freelance editing projects. He currently operates an independent freelance editing business.
Bob has an eye for detail, a meticulous eye for the craft and layout of a text and is versatile in style: from scientific and technical works to more experimental fiction. His goal is to ensure the work is comprehensible and formally complete. He has edited books in academic psychology, history, and anthropology; scientific textbooks; literary fiction; and children's books.
Bob Song also serves as an editorial director, a reviewer, and panelist. He uses his extensive editorial experience to provide insightful comments on works in progress and help authors follow through to publication. His experience helps him distill the challenge of improving the overall quality of writing and shaping manuscripts into the ideal book.
For Bob, a major goal is to provide readers with beautiful language, with clarity, with depth and range of thought, and with a strong story. To do this, he applies precise craft and style edits, notes to the author on how to effectively improve the flow and structure of a piece, and a review/editing process that covers large-scale as well as small, tight components of the project. Fully proofed and edited manuscripts deserve no less.
In addition to his editorial and review work, Bob Song also does book summary work. He assesses manuscripts and outlines the main concept, background information, and findings of a text. He works with authors to brainstorm summarizing techniques and best represent their work.
Bob is passionate about his craft and providing authors with the best results possible. He delights in the challenge of tightening a text, enhancing an argument, or creating an emotionally charged or humorous narrative. His commitment to perfection makes him a sought after freelancer who consistently delivers outstanding results.
Indeed, Bob Song has proven himself to be an indispensable resource. His reputation in the publishing industry speaks volumes of his talent, skill, and dedication. And, with his work on books, manuscripts, articles, and more, Bob Song has earned an impressive portfolio of awards and accolades.
