Goldenwest Editing takes the stress away from editing, giving you peace of mind and an easy-to-use process with regular updates. We work at your speed, with simple clear communications.
Editing is not only our job, it’s a passion as we enjoy seeing and reading the characters and stories evolve as much as you do.
- 28 years in the publishing industry
- 27 years professionally editing
- 22 years academic and business editing
- 18 years fiction editing
What We Do
If this is your first time working with an editor, it’s important to understand that when we edit a document, we do so with the understanding that you won’t be sitting next to every reader explaining any issues or clarifying vague concepts. Reducing your level of emotional attachment will help you through the editing process and make it seem less overwhelming. We are your ally in this process and we want you to succeed.
Our first goal is always to satisfy the client’s needs completely, within budget and on deadline. We do that by establishing and diligently maintaining the level of relationship that keeps our clients returning. Client satisfaction with every project is our priority.
Global Services
Goldenwest Editing has always been headquartered in Southern California, offering editorial and writing services on a global level. We have a variety of regular clients that include fiction and creative nonfiction authors (both new and established), technology consultants, magazine publishers, NGOs, academic professionals, students, universities, casinos, and other businesses.
Process
After initial contact and discussion, usually by email, we will come to a mutual agreement on documents to be edited, timeframe and cost. We can prepare a contract outlining everything we will do and/or a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). We only accept documents as electronic files, preferably Microsoft Word. All documents are edited in Word using track changes. This allows our clients to review our work and accept/decline our edit suggestions. We also use the comment tool to point out areas that need clarification or to ask questions.
Communication Preferences
We are always happy to speak with our clients by phone or video to discuss needs, project progress and any concerns. However, given our global clientele and the fact that many of our clients are in different time zones, we find that email is the best communication format as it allows for a trackable communication process and ensures that all decisions are in writing.
Business Hours
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm pt
Other times by arrangement
Or contact us by email: info (@) goldenwestediting.com
Payment Process
Our payment process varies based on client. For those from academic or civil institutions or larger publishers with an established vendor process, we will usually bill upon completion with payment made by wire transfer within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. For non-institutional and first-time clients, a non-refundable deposit of 50% is required before any work is started and the completed project will not be released until final payment is made. Work on resumes does not begin until full payment has been made.
Our preferred method of payment is PayPal (credit card or e-check) or Venmo (if you’re in the U.S.) for smaller projects. For domestic checks sent by mail, work does not begin until funds have cleared. For those on a limited budget, payment plans are available and payment can be broken out into smaller increments based on the amount of work completed but the final project will not be released until full payment is made. There are no refunds on work completed and failure to comply with terms may result in a breach of contract.
For more information or to obtain a price quote on your project, please contact us at:
info (@) goldenwestediting.com.
Pricing Disclaimer: Prices may change without notice, but once a manuscript has been submitted, assuming the scope of the project hasn’t changed, the rates remain in effect until the project is completed.
About
When I received my first library card, my narrow world exploded and I worked my way through the entire children’s section before shifting over to fantasy, mythology, and legends. That love of reading and language turned into a passion and I majored in English (creative and expository writing) with a minor in American Indian Studies, graduating with a bachelor’s degree before setting my sights on a job in the publishing industry.
Storytelling has been a huge part of my life. My father was fond of telling stories, many of which couldn’t be shared in mixed company. Of the stories my father could tell around me that wouldn’t get him in trouble with my mom, I remember sitting in rapt attention as he shared his version of the epic events of the Revolutionary War. I will confess to being disappointed when I did learn the truth as his accounts were always much more entertaining.
Established in 1998, GWE first worked in such niche markets as organizational leadership, managed health care, information technology, and education. In 2002, GWE began transitioning into global areas including projects on colonial law as it pertained to Africa combined with an increase in work associated with ICTs and the social sciences. In 2004, GWE’s reach expanded again to include a stronger client base with NGOs in Africa, Asia, and Europe. In 2010, GWE had a growing client base within different government organizations and NGOs, as well as several universities in Europe, Asia, and the US.
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy and Data Protection Policy
Effective date: 06 July 2018
Your personal data
Goldenwest Editing (GWE) may collect and store personal data so that we can communicate with you, including name, affiliation, address, telephone number, and email address.
Since GWE often works with clients more than once, we will keep the contact details after we’ve worked with you. If at any time you want us to delete any of this data, please advise.
Agreement to work together
Proposed terms of GWE’s contract are set forth by email, based on the information provided by you. The contents of the email or formal contract will include editorial services needed, timeline for project, and a quoted price for the project. Adjustments can be made to the agreement until both parties have accepted the terms of agreement.
Safety of your work
All files are stored on a password-protected PC and backed up to a password-protected external drive. We also will use password-protected cloud storage and file-sharing applications like Dropbox and Google Docs to enable easy sharing of files between GWE and the specific client.
All original files shared with GWE remain the property of the client. Any versions of these files that GWE has modified under the scope of the agreement to work (rewrites, editing, formatting) remain the property of GWE until the agreed-upon payment has been made, at which time, ownership reverts to client. Edited versions of the files may be shared with you in the event there are queries that need to be answered but in no way does that constitute release of property until final payment is made. These files will never be shared with anyone else unless directed to do so by the client.
Any relevant written communication related to the agreement to work and the completed project(s) are stored on the same PC. Such information is kept in the event we will work together again. If, after a reasonable amount of time, for those clients that GWE no longer works with, projects and all relevant communications are eventually deleted.
For those contacts where we elect not to proceed, all relevant files from any discussions are deleted after a reasonable amount of time.
Invoicing
When paying for a service, for tax purposes, GWE will send you an invoice, which includes your name and address/email address. We are required to maintain the invoicing records for up to seven (7) years, as per IRS requirements.
Marketing
GWE maintains a list of possible future clients that is used for the sole purpose of contacting for potential work. This information is not available outside GWE and will never be shared or sold.
GWE website
GWE’s website uses cookies. For more details, see GWE’s Cookie Policy. We do not collect personal details.
If you use GWE’s contact form on our website, any data you’ve chosen to include in your message is forwarded to info@goldenwestediting-com.preview-domain.com and is then stored as described above.
GWE may link to other websites, which you have the option of going to. GWE has no control over any other websites or how they handle any data you provide to them.
Tracking & Cookies Data
This site uses cookies, which are files with small amounts of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Generally, cookies will retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts (GWE does not use), and provide anonymous tracking data to third-party applications like Google Analytics. No personal information is recorded.
If you wish to disable cookies in your browser, consult the help section for your browser and follow their guidelines.
Privacy Policy
Effective date: 06 July 2018
Information collection and use
GWE collects different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.
Types of data collected
Personal Data
While using GWE’s website, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Affiliation
- Phone number
- Address, City, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
- Cookies and Usage Data
Usage data
We may also collect information on how GWE is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of GWE that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
Use of data
GWE uses the collected data for various purposes:
- To work with clients
- To provide and maintain GWE’s website
- To notify you about changes
- To provide client care and support
- To provide analysis or valuable information so that we can improve GWE
- To monitor usage of GWE
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues
Transfer of data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to the United States and process it there.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
GWE will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.
Disclosure of data
Legal Requirements
GWE may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation
- Protect and defend the rights or property of GWE
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
- Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
- Protect against legal liability
Security of data
The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Service providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (“Service Providers”), to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Links to other sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third-party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children’s privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Children have provided us with Personal Data and wish to have it deleted, please contact us at info@goldenwestediting-com.preview-domain.com.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on GWE’s website. We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “effective date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
WordPress and Third Party Plugins
We do not list our third-party plugins for security reasons, if you wish the list of plugins, please email us directly, thank you.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at
info (@) goldenwestediting-com
FAQ
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Will you write my document?
If you have engaged one of GWE’s editors, then no, our policy is to refrain from creating or changing the essential content of your document. That means, we will not write your document or create new content for you. What we will do for you is refine your document making your words shine through. If there are areas of your document that would benefit from additional content, we will point it out but it is up to you to fill in the content.
What types of documents do you edit?
Everything from academic papers on astronomy to dystopian novels involving a zoonotic disease. Our experienced editors have worked on documents from academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, governments, professional and nonprofit organizations, individual authors and publishing houses. No matter the document, we will make sure you have the right editor for the job.
What are all these balloons and marks? How do I remove them?
Your document has been edited using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes tool. The Tracked Changes version of your document shows all the change suggestions we’ve made in the text and formatting, as well as detailed comments and feedback from our editors called out using the New Comment tool. Once you’ve gone through your document, you can accept or reject each change (or choose to accept/reject all).
What types of files will you edit?
We accept most document formats including .docx and .doc (Word documents), .rtf and .txt files, .ppt (PowerPoint), .xl (Excel), and some pdf (Adobe Acrobat) and image files (these last two could incur an additional fee as will need to convert to Word for processing). We will also work within Google docs.
Do you provide a guarantee?
Goldenwest Editing makes no guarantee that the material will be 100% error-free. While efforts will be made to make it so, errors do slip through on both the Editor and Client side.
There are no guarantees in the highly competitive field of publishing. In large part, the acceptance of a manuscript for publication is the subjective decision of a publisher and its editors. This decision is subject to the whims of taste and perceived marketability of the manuscript. GWE, while working to aid the Client in preparing the best manuscript possible given the submitted material, has no way of judging the market or the whims and caprices of the publishing industry. GWE does not represent nor are they affiliated with any agent or publisher of literary works. GWE makes no representation or warranty that they can or will attempt to have the manuscript published or aid in publishing the manuscript. It is up to the Client to seek and contract with a publisher (or self-publish) for publication.
In addition to offering advice and suggestions, GWE will make every effort to bring questionable material to the attention of the Client, the Client agrees to indemnify and hold GWE harmless from any and all claims or demands, including legal fees, arising out of any alleged libel or copyright infringement committed by the Client in creating the work.
Do you have a preference for dogs or cats?
GWE stands firmly on both sides of that discussion; however, our feline helpers have been known to strike an opinion on some of the projects we’ve worked on.
I love your work, will you marry me?
While we appreciate the offer, regretfully, the answer is, no. We have found that most often, the relationship between writer and editor is best kept at a distance in order to avoid bias and bouts of emotional subjectivity.
Leslie O’Brien