As a seasoned copyeditor, I take a light or heavy hand according to the needs of the manuscript, always respecting the author’s voice. I have copyedited fiction of numerous genres as well as a variety of nonfiction. When appropriate, I bring extensive experience in basic fact-checking to my work.“I also want to thank Mary Beth Constant for her witty, instructional care with my words.”—Roxane Gay, acknowledgments for BAD FEMINIST“I would also like to sincerely thank Mary Beth Constant for her truly wonderful copyediting expertise. In addition to making it appear as if I actually know how to write proper English (hint: I don’t), I learned so many awesome things from her comments that I’m ninety-nine percent sure I will never lose in bar trivia ever again.”—Colin Gigl, acknowledgments for THE FERRYMAN INSTITUTE"Mary Beth Constant is, as a copyeditor, diligence itself."—Nicholas Delbanco, acknowledgments for THE ART OF YOUTH"Thank you to Mary Beth Constant, copy editor supreme, who took such deep interest, who read so closely, who saved me from my fast-typing self, who opined, and who made me laugh; your contribution to these pages is priceless."—Beth Kephart, acknowledgments for HANDLING THE TRUTH