Steph Spector here 👻

I’m a copy editor and writing coach based in Austin, Texas. Since 2016, I’ve taught more than 1,200 hours of grammar classes to copywriters, creative writers, and C-suite executives.

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Some wonderful organizations I’ve edited for

Equally wonderful organizations my students have worked at

 
 

 

Andra Baragan
Bucharest, RO
Founder, Ontrack Digital Agency

“Steph did an amazing job copy editing our new website launch. She is super responsive and thorough with every task and she really helped upgrade our copy to where it needed to be.”

Shane Doyle
IRE
UX/UI designer, shanedoyle.io

“I was searching for an editor for my design book, and I was lucky that I had the opportunity to work with Steph. She is an exceptional editor. Her edits took the book to new heights and elevated its quality. She was very thoughtful, highly responsive, and an absolute joy to work with. If you ever get the chance to work with Steph, I highly recommend it because you won’t be disappointed.”

Johnny Giangregorio
Austin, TX, US
Real estate industry leader, @betonjohnnyg

“Steph is an incredible resource and I feel so thankful to have connected with her. From the moment I presented my project to her, Steph educated me on what the process would be like and what I could expect—and then delivered results that far surpassed my expectations. My hope is to continue creating content so I can partner with Steph on more projects!”

Julie Kano
San Francisco, CA, US
Writer and editor, Apple

“Steph brought a positive, fresh perspective to the editorial team at Apple. She adapted to the style guide quickly, and her edits were spot on. I knew I could count on her for a thoughtful opinion when I was struggling to edit a difficult passage. She also edited some content I wrote. Her edits elevated my writing, and she delivered them with tact and humor. Steph is a true professional and a fun coworker.”

Erik Larson
US
Sales leader, I Will Teach You To Be Rich

“Steph is an absolute gem. Working with her has been great. Her editing skills are top-notch. As for her writing, she has this incredible ability to understand my voice and elevate it, making everything clear and engaging.”

Ying Liu
CA, US
Instructional designer, Apple

“I enjoyed working closely with Steph during her time at Apple, and I confidently recommend her for any copy-editing projects. Steph has a remarkable ability to identify errors while enhancing clarity and coherence in the text. Whether proofreading for grammar and punctuation or revising for tone and flow, she consistently delivers polished, error-free content. Besides her technical proficiency, Steph is an excellent collaborator. She is a responsive communicator who goes above and beyond to make sure the deliverable is of high quality.”

Jontel Serrano-Moran
Austin, TX, US
Technical editor, Apple

“Steph is a talented editor and great teammate to work alongside. She made valuable contributions to our editing team at Apple. She took the lead in creating an executive writing workshop for our sales leadership team, which was a major task to take on. But she did it with expertise and grace. Her editing and writing skills have helped improve the writing across our sales content. And her positive, upbeat attitude made her a joy to work with.”

Domenic LaVecchio
Austin, TX, US
Instructional designer, Apple

“Steph is a talented editor who brings out the best in every project she works on. She has a unique ability to simplify complex topics, and she can easily identify continuity errors. What’s more impressive is that she accomplishes all of this with kindness, which contributes to a positive work environment.”