Ben Woollard
Ben Woollard is a writer, copyeditor, and proofreader. As an academic copyeditor, he has worked for publishers such as Brandeis University Press, Eerdmans, B&H Academic, Wesleyan University Press, and others. He has also edited for a wide variety of clients on an individual basis and as a contractor for services such as Scribbr and Cambridge Proofreading, and he holds a Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing. As a writer, his work has been featured in JSTOR Daily, Literary Hub, Comment, the Revealer, and elsewhere. He writes a regular Substack at https://asilkentent.substack.com/.
He grew up in southern Oregon and lived in Hawaii for a number of years before returning to his hometown to pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He then went on to study at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, focusing on philosophy, Christian metaphysics and theology, and Ancient Greek, earning an MA in theology and ethics. He currently lives in Chico with his wife, two daughters, and wonderfully neurotic dog, Pearadox.
What People Are Saying:
“Working with Ben was an absolute pleasure. From start to finish, his attention to detail was exceptional. Every sentence was combed through with care, and his edits not only enhanced clarity and flow but also preserved my voice—something that matters deeply to me as an author. I highly recommend Ben to any writer looking for a meticulous, insightful, and dependable editor.”
—Jonathon Torres, author of The Severity of God and Trials
“Benjamin is an excellent editor. From the beginning, he was clear, professional, and extremely helpful. I cannot recommend his editing services highly enough. Most valuable was his clear communication—updating me on the process, his work, and asking clarifying questions. It’s that level of engagement that makes Benjamin’s services well worth it.”
—Anthony G. Windau
“Ben did a very thoughtful and thorough editing job on a large and complex text that included numerous foreign-language words and references. We were impressed by his quick turnaround and the customized style sheet that he provided.”
—Gregory S. Zlotin, author of Vanished Metropolis
“Benjamin gave more than any editor I’ve worked with. He went beyond the small corrections, giving useful questions to consider about each point in my writing. Really amazing editor, and I hope to work with him again.”
—Derek Sivers, author of Anything You Want and How to Live
“Benjamin was excellent to work with. I am working on completing my MBA from Pepperdine and have sent him several academic papers to review. He has an attention to detail I have never had myself and my performance was greatly enhanced by his thorough editing work. I would (and do!) recommend Benjamin to anyone looking for a highly skilled and detailed editor, whether it be for proofreading or copy editing.”
—Rachel B., graduate MBA student
“Prompt, precise, and professional. Benjamin’s expertise of the English language enables me to confidently send out financial reports to my investment partners. This is my number one recommended editing service.”
—Nikolai Buser
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