I'm Venessa Bohman, a passionate copyeditor and proofreader with professional and published editorial experience in developmental editing, line editing, and production-stage work. I excel at literary analysis, preserving author voice, and delivering precise copyediting in accordance with The Chicago Manual of Style. I thrive on collaborative feedback and helping writers refine manuscripts from draft to publication. I'm currently completing a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University with a 4.0 GPA, and I recently had an original short story published in The Penmen Review (August 2024). I value clear author communication, constructive feedback, and rigorous editing that respects tone and voice while improving structure, pacing, and coherence.…

Venessa Bohman

I'm Venessa Bohman, a passionate copyeditor and proofreader with professional and published editorial experience in developmental editing, line editing, and production-stage work. I excel at literary analysis, preserving author voice, and delivering precise copyediting in accordance with The Chicago Manual of Style. I thrive on collaborative feedback and helping writers refine manuscripts from draft to publication. I'm currently completing a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University with a 4.0 GPA, and I recently had an original short story published in The Penmen Review (August 2024). I value clear author communication, constructive feedback, and rigorous editing that respects tone and voice while improving structure, pacing, and coherence.…

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I’m Venessa Bohman, a passionate copyeditor and proofreader with professional and published editorial experience in developmental editing, line editing, and production-stage work. I excel at literary analysis, preserving author voice, and delivering precise copyediting in accordance with The Chicago Manual of Style. I thrive on collaborative feedback and helping writers refine manuscripts from draft to publication.

I’m currently completing a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University with a 4.0 GPA, and I recently had an original short story published in The Penmen Review (August 2024). I value clear author communication, constructive feedback, and rigorous editing that respects tone and voice while improving structure, pacing, and coherence.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editorial Intern at Macabre Magazine
January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Reviewed twenty-four fiction submissions, providing evaluations on craft proficiency, narrative structure, pacing, thematic strength, and publication suitability. Recommended acceptance, revision, or rejection based on manuscript analysis. Led collaborative group edits, consolidating revisions into unified documents prior to production. Drafted developmental letters guiding authors through structural and narrative revisions while maintaining voice. Completed line edits and copyedits with adherence to The Chicago Manual of Style. Verified consistency, cohesion, and formatting before publication.
Freelance Proofreader and Copyeditor at Venessa Bohman (Self-employed)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Proofread and copyedited The Three Proofs of God by James Brown (available through Barnes & Noble). Proofread and copyedited the e-book Technology Solutions for the Workplace by Stratishield. Wrote, proofread, and copyedited narrative dialogue for the video game Shadowrite, by Stardust Moons (in development).

Education

Master’s degree at Southern New Hampshire University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2027
Bachelor’s degree at Southern New Hampshire University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education