I’m Cheryl L. Deering, a freelance copywriter and editor who has spent years composing and refining cover copy and manuscript feedback for authors and publishers. From hardcover and paperback to ebooks, I focus on clear, compelling language that supports both story and market appeal. In addition to cover copy, I’ve provided website content for authors, evaluated submissions for publication, and taught creative writing and reading support to students. I enjoy collaborating with writers to strengthen narrative fundamentals—grammar, style, and story construction—so their work is as polished and effective as it can be.

CHERYL L. DEERING

I’m Cheryl L. Deering, a freelance copywriter and editor who has spent years composing and refining cover copy and manuscript feedback for authors and publishers. From hardcover and paperback to ebooks, I focus on clear, compelling language that supports both story and market appeal. In addition to cover copy, I’ve provided website content for authors, evaluated submissions for publication, and taught creative writing and reading support to students. I enjoy collaborating with writers to strengthen narrative fundamentals—grammar, style, and story construction—so their work is as polished and effective as it can be.

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I’m Cheryl L. Deering, a freelance copywriter and editor who has spent years composing and refining cover copy and manuscript feedback for authors and publishers. From hardcover and paperback to ebooks, I focus on clear, compelling language that supports both story and market appeal.

In addition to cover copy, I’ve provided website content for authors, evaluated submissions for publication, and taught creative writing and reading support to students. I enjoy collaborating with writers to strengthen narrative fundamentals—grammar, style, and story construction—so their work is as polished and effective as it can be.

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Work Experience

Website Content Provider at Hachette Book Group
January 1, 2009 - Present
Composed fictional articles for author website www.prestonchild.com.
Creative Writing Teacher at Plainfield High School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Trained night school students in grammar, style, and story construction.
Freelance Copywriter at Kensington Publishing Corp.
January 1, 1998 - Present
Compose and edit hardcover, paperback, and ebook cover copy.
Editor at New York Freelance Editors
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1998
Evaluated manuscripts of writers seeking publication and advised authors on improving narrative basics and maximizing submissions’ artistic and commercial potential.
Reading Tutor at Plainfield Public Library
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989
Helped students learn grammar and reading comprehension.
Executive Secretary at Warner Bros. Inc.
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988
Obtained and analyzed to-be-published books for feature and television production and covered print media for possible story material.

Education

B.A. (High Honors) in Mass Media at Hampton University
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000

Qualifications

Member—Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2026
Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services