H.L. Bell. Award-winning writer and book editor

H. L. Bell is a thoughtful critic and consultant for work at every stage of development, and her skills as a line editor are unparalleled. I’ve worked with editors at New York houses and at university presses, and no one is as thorough, careful, and smart as she is. She edited my most recent book, American Salvage, 2009 National Book Award finalist, and I credit her with a good portion of the success the book has enjoyed.
Bonnie Jo Campbell, author of Women and Other Animals, Q Road, and American Salvage, 2009 National Book Award Finalist

The only time readers notice a copy editor is when the book or article they're reading is filled with errors. I'm happy to say, then, that nobody notices H. L. Bell--except appreciative authors like myself, who have benefited from her thoroughness, accuracy, and professionalism. She's the best.
Richard Bak, author of Boneyards: Detroit Under Ground

H. L. Bell’s editing assistance with my novella was invaluable. She has a keen eye for detail and a pitch-perfect ear for language. She caught not only errors and inconsistencies but places where fine-tuning supplied far greater grace and nuance. I am so grateful to have had her as an editor and know that my work has gone out into the world much stronger for it.
Laura Kasischke, author of Eden Springs

Ms. Bell assisted me with editorial content on my most recent book for Wayne State University Press, and I was most impressed by both her ability to capture nuances in wording as well as her attention to detail in the factual content of the work. She made suggestions that added to the overall feel of the period I was trying to capture. As well, she was diligent enough to keep an eye for discrepancies or outright errors, and thanks to her, they have been kept to a minimum. This was the sixth book I have published, and Ms. Bell's editorial work was among the most competent I have experienced.
Patrick Brode, author of The Slasher Killings: A Canadian Sex-Crime Panic, 1945–1946

Thanks again for your time and skill. Please note that I’d like to add your name to the acknowledgements. It was pure pleasure to see so many improvements through your work. I can’t thank you enough.
Anne-Marie Oomen, author of An American Map

I first want to thank you for your exhaustive copyedit…. Many of your changes either caught significant errors or brought genuine improvement, particularly to the introductions to the various parts of the program.
Cynthia Barnhart, author of Let’s Read: A Linguistic Approach, Second Edition

I know the book will be better thanks to your discerning input.
Christopher Beach, author of The Films of Hal Ashby

I just love hearing positive feedback from authors about the copyediting process. You're really doing some great work, and we definitely appreciate having you on board with us!
Carrie Downes Teefey, Assistant Managing Editor, Wayne State University Press

H. L. Bell is a tremendously accurate and efficient copyeditor and proofreader. Highly recommended.
Todd Stocke, Editorial Director, Sourcebooks, Inc.