DEBBIE MARKLEY Professional Editor, Writer, ProofreaderI am an editor, writer, and proofreader with more than 25 years of experience working for companies such as Halliburton, PennWell Corporation, Gulf Publishing Company, People magazine, the Houston Chronicle, Adcetera, and American General, as well as for numerous other publications and venues. My career has included developmental editing, structural editing, stylistic editing, and copy editing, as well as proofreading and writing. I follow Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook, or project-specific guidelines.As a book editor, I’ve edited a variety of nonfiction, in genres that have included business, technical, industry, history, travel, cookbooks, sports, inspirational, humor, how-to guides, instructional series, memoirs and biographies. I’ve also prepared indexes, author bios, texts for book covers and dust jackets, website copy, marketing collateral, and corporate newsletters.Additionally, I am the writer behind fashion designer Anthony Mark Hankins’ autobiography "Fabric of Dreams – Designing My Own Success," published by Dutton. Prior to writing this book, I worked as a writer and bureau chief assistant in Houston for People magazine. And, earlier, while living in Los Angeles, I enjoyed working for 12 years at Paramount Pictures in film acquisitions, television production, and studio operations. Currently, I’m writing a Young Adult mystery novel, which is planned to be the first of a series.I am the Houston chapter lead for the Editorial Freelancers Association.Examples of books that I have edited include:Title: Global Business: 308 Tips to Take Your Company WorldwideAuthor: Robert H. ScarlettPublisher: Gulf Publishing CompanyTitle: Know Your RightsAuthor: Richard M. AldermanPublisher: Gulf Publishing CompanyTitle: Austin Author: Richard ZeladePublisher: Gulf Publishing Company (Lone Star Guides)