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Chipper Dreher

@chipperdreher

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Editor and journalist specializing in long-form narrative and precise manuscript copyediting.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a writing and editing role where I can bring strong voice, fact-checking, and narrative-structure instincts to long-form fiction and narrative nonfiction—working closely with authors in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

I’m a journalist and editor with experience publishing reported essays and long-form commentary, and I also provide professional manuscript editing for novels. Through my work, I focus on voice, fact-checking, narrative structure, and line-by-line clarity for fiction and nonfiction.

As Founder of Copy House Editing LLC, I line-edit and copyedit full-length novels for grammar, syntax, punctuation, and consistency while adhering to the Chicago Manual of Style. I also freelance edit with a revision-round, deadline-driven approach—collaborating with authors on structure, clarity, continuity, style, and factual consistency—and I bring strong team communication and detail discipline from fast-paced, public-facing and project-coordination environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder, Copy House Editing

Current

Copy House Editing LLC

Dec 2025 - Present (6 months)

Founded and led Copy House Editing LLC, providing line editing and copyediting for long-form fiction and narrative nonfiction in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style. Edited grammar, syntax, punctuation, and consistency for independent authors and small presses.

Copy Editing Proofreading Line Editing Manuscript Editing Chicago Manual Of Style Grammar Fact Checking

Current

Freelance Editor

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Post Hill Press

Sep 2025 - Present (9 months)

Edited full-length fiction and nonfiction manuscripts with a focus on structure, clarity, continuity, and style through multiple revision rounds under deadline. Ensured factual consistency and adherence to house or style guidelines.

Manuscript Editing Structure & Clarity Editing Continuity Checking Fact Checking Revision Support

Bar Supervisor

Southall Farm and Inn

Mar 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Supervised 15+ staff across multiple shifts in a high-volume, public-facing hospitality environment. Managed communication and daily operations with rapid assessment, clear coordination, and strong attention to detail.

Team Supervision Shift Coordination High Volume Management Attention To Detail Operational Coordination Community Engagement

Assistant Project Manager

Chaparral Insulation

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)

Managed communication between project stakeholders, including subcontractors, clients, and site managers, to support timely delivery of materials and services. Coordinated and supervised daily construction activities to align with project schedules and budgets while working on active job sites with attention to safety standards.

Project Coordination Stakeholder Management Construction Scheduling Budgeting Site management Safety Compliance Daily Operations Supervision Cross Functional Communication