Bernhardt Editing Services Inc, in Durham, North Carolina, provides copy editing and proofreading
nationwide for corporations, small businesses, publishing houses, academia, communication firms, nonprofits,
and other organizations. Services include print and electronic materials—from banners to books, correspondence
to catalogs, white papers to Web sites—in any stage of production.
Owner Wendy Bernhardt has decades of experience as a copy editor, and as a feature writer for magazines and
newspapers. This knowledge base gives her a keen sense of the copy editor’s role in the publication cycle, the
impact of materials from a business perspective, respect for each writer's style and word choices, and broad
frames of reference. Among the 100 fiction books she has edited, six made The New York Times Best Seller List.
Collaboration
Collaborating effectively with key stakeholders is crucial to maintaining a successful client relationship.
Throughout her career Wendy has teamed with writers, subject matter experts, managing editors, graphic
designers, and project managers. Together they work to project a consistent, strong image—to best promote
the client's message, to adhere to standards and guidelines, and to reach target audiences.
Style Manuals
American Medical Association Manual of Style, Associated Press Stylebook, The Chicago Manual of Style,
New York Times Manual of Style and Usage, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Words Into Type
nationwide for corporations, small businesses, publishing houses, academia, communication firms, nonprofits,
and other organizations. Services include print and electronic materials—from banners to books, correspondence
to catalogs, white papers to Web sites—in any stage of production.
Owner Wendy Bernhardt has decades of experience as a copy editor, and as a feature writer for magazines and
newspapers. This knowledge base gives her a keen sense of the copy editor’s role in the publication cycle, the
impact of materials from a business perspective, respect for each writer's style and word choices, and broad
frames of reference. Among the 100 fiction books she has edited, six made The New York Times Best Seller List.
Collaboration
Collaborating effectively with key stakeholders is crucial to maintaining a successful client relationship.
Throughout her career Wendy has teamed with writers, subject matter experts, managing editors, graphic
designers, and project managers. Together they work to project a consistent, strong image—to best promote
the client's message, to adhere to standards and guidelines, and to reach target audiences.
Style Manuals
American Medical Association Manual of Style, Associated Press Stylebook, The Chicago Manual of Style,
New York Times Manual of Style and Usage, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Words Into Type