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I'm Candace Johnson, and I love words. Especially yours. Let me help you say it the way you mean it!

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Welcome to Change It Up Editing and Writing Services! I’m Candace Johnson, the entire team at Change It Up Editing and Writing Services. Yes, I believe in personal attention for my authors, and if you read the comments on the Testimonials page, I believe you’ll get a good sense of just how important that personal interaction is to me as well as to the success of every project I edit.

If you have a great idea but don’t know how to organize it into a book or article, or if you’ve written a draft and want to be sure it is well ordered and doesn’t drift off somewhere it shouldn’t, I can help you! If you and everyone you know has read your manuscript and you’re ready to send it out into the world, I can offer you an opportunity to take it to the next level toward success.

As a professional editor, I have an objective viewpoint and will be honest with you about the many ways you can improve your manuscript—yes, even when you think it’s perfect, you’ll be surprised at the things I will suggest that never occurred to you.

My background is in traditional publishing, so I know what readers want to read and what publishers want to publish.

There are many different types of editing help available to you, whether you are an indy author or you’ve decided to pitch your idea to an agent or traditional publisher. These include developmental editing, substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, manuscript evaluation, ghostwriting, and proposal development, and they all offer value to you as a writer at different stages of your work. Let’s discuss your vision, and together we will determine your best course of action. Call me today at 954-348-1963 or write to me at cyjohnson5580@gmail.com. I can’t wait to get started!

Learn more on my blogs:

How a Professional Editor Can Help You Get Published: Developmental Editing, Copyediting, and Proofreading
I Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Editor. Or Do I?
The Fear of Making a Mistake
Minimize, Don’t Nominalize
Beware of Snake-Oil Salesmen in the Editing Biz

23 thoughts on “Home”

Karen Lynne Klink on April 25, 2013 at 7:27 pm said:

Thanks for dropping by my site and blog. I’m a big believer in professional editing and have commented many times about my disappointment that so many Indie Authors have not gotten their manuscripts edited properly before publishing. I’ll definitely be looking for beta readers and an editor once my novels are ready.

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- change it up editing on April 25, 2013 at 8:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by and for your comments, Karen. For me, the best part about working with indie authors is knowing that the editing I do for them will make a huge difference in the professionalism of their books. Lucky me–I love what I do!
  
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Laura Marshall AKA The Starving Writer on April 23, 2013 at 4:46 pm said:

Thanks for the follow on laurakmarshall. Great blog here. I’m going to keep reading

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- change it up editing on April 23, 2013 at 4:58 pm said:
  
  Welcome, Laura, and I’ll do my best to keep you entertained.
  
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raeleenmautner on March 30, 2013 at 2:19 pm said:

Super blog , jam-packed with great information! Looking forward to interviewing you this Monday, April 1st on The Art of Living well, 88.7FM or live stream @ 7AM http://www.newhaven.edu/wnhu

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Paul Mwenelupembe on March 20, 2013 at 10:46 am said:

Is poetry also needed? I have a bulky one waiting for someone to go through. Well, your words are encouraging indeed and thanks for your kind share.

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- change it up editing on March 20, 2013 at 1:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by! I e-mailed you about your question.
  
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Summer on February 13, 2013 at 8:00 pm said:

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- change it up editing on February 13, 2013 at 8:14 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much, Summer! And the same to you!
  
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Seyi sandra on February 13, 2013 at 9:03 am said:

Just made one, bulky manuscipt!! Manuscript, I type too fast, a reader wouldn’t be that forgiving if it was found on a novel!!!

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Seyi sandra on February 13, 2013 at 9:01 am said:

Great blog! I’m happy I found your blog, I’m a die hard fan of proof readers and with my degree in English language (would get a Masters soon) I still make silly mistakes! Would be a constant visitor at yours, might even send a bulky manuscipt too! Cheers.

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- change it up editing on February 13, 2013 at 9:37 am said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by! And feel free to send a bulky manuscript anytime!
  
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  - Seyi sandra on February 13, 2013 at 12:21 pm said:
    
    Will do, soon!
    Cheers.
Laurie Buchanan on February 10, 2013 at 1:08 pm said:

I just discovered your blog through C.B. Wentworth and I’m glad I did

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- change it up editing on February 10, 2013 at 1:52 pm said:
  
  Hi Laurie, I’m so glad you did, too, because now I’ve found yours! Thanks for the stopping by!
  
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cup112278 on February 2, 2013 at 9:42 pm said:

I love reading your posts. So, I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Congratulations and I look forward to reading more of your posts. http://kimberlymellor.wordpress.com/2013/02/03/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

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- change it up editing on February 3, 2013 at 7:58 am said:
  
  Thank you so much!
  
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Teryn O'Brien on February 1, 2013 at 10:20 am said:

Thanks for the follow! Looks like a great service you have here.

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magluvsya03 on January 4, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:

if you ever need any help promoting your goodies, you let me know! I had to follow your blog since you stopped by mine I love it by the way!

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- change it up editing on January 4, 2013 at 4:47 pm said:
  
  You are so sweet! I’m glad you like the posts, and if you know of anyone looking for professional editing at reasonable prices, I hope you’ll send them my way–and thanks! Love your blog, too!
  
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liamodell1 on November 11, 2012 at 12:21 pm said:

Congratulations! You’ve been nominated for a blog award! See:

http://thelifeofathinker.wordpress.com/2012/11/11/blog-awards-thank-you-award-six-very-inspiring-blogger/

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julie bowden on October 5, 2012 at 12:46 am said:

Love the name! Julie Bowden

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- change it up editing on October 5, 2012 at 9:04 am said:
  
  Thanks Julie! I appreciate your feedback.
  –Candace
  
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