Marilyn R Freedman
Blue Thread Editing and Writing
Who We Are
Abbie
My human loves books, but I know I’m her favorite. I would like one of those salmon treats. Now, please.
Marilyn
When most people learn that I ghostwrite and edit, they ask why I don’t write for myself. The answer is that I have a passion for helping other people communicate their ideas and tell their stories. Most recently, I’ve been working with Advantage Media|Forbes Books, where I’m focused on helping entrepreneurs share what they know.
Jackson
I open fireplace doors, not books.
What I Do
Over more than 30 years, I’ve found there are few better ways to learn than by working with experts. Through developmental editing or ghostwriting, I help experts, whether they are professors working in higher education or business leaders, make sure their words clearly express their ideas in ways that inspire and delight their readers.
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It’s About the Reader
In Good Will Hunting, Robin Williams, who plays the main character’s therapist, says to his old frenemy, “It’s not about you …it’s about the boy.” In writing nonfiction, it’s not about you. It’s about the reader. I like… Read More
What Authors Say about My Work
Writing a book takes tremendous effort. Ernest Hemingway is often quoted as saying that to write all you need do is sit at a typewriter and bleed. According to Steve Paul, writing at The Hemingway Society website, there… Read More
How I Edit: Let’s Collaborate
I help authors write books by collaboratively editing their manuscripts. Some people call this developmental editing. However, when an author doesn’t have the time or the writing skills, I do more of the heavy lifting. I bring a… Read More