Rich Keener

Rich Keener – Editor

Experienced editor and writer working with authors and organizations to craft clear, powerful, and effective written materials of all kinds.

Overview

With more than twenty years of experience in the writing and editing trade, I have a strong command of the English language and a keen ability not only to ensure accurate grammar, usage, and syntax but also to improve a writing’s clarity and power. I have copyedited academic and trade books, news releases, speeches, op-eds, and video scripts and have written multiple editorial style guides.


I am at home working with a broad range of topics and writers, including authors telling their stories of quirky adventures growing up, hoping to inspire others; lawyers making the case for ethics in the courtroom; hospitality executives explaining how to ensure guest safety and security; and much more.


I am hands-on and accessible if you need me to be, but I am also comfortable working on my own. Above all, I am passionate about working with authors to support their vision and to bring their goals to fruition—and I work hard to make that happen!

Services
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction Islam
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2021 — Present
Proofread and copyedited academic books for a major nonfiction book publisher. Wrote human interest and business articles for the Michigan State University Research Foundation.

Michigan Senate

Dec, 2005 — May, 2021 (over 15 years)
Advanced the agenda of numerous state senators by writing thousands of compelling news releases, media advisories, speeches, news articles, newsletters, op-eds, video scripts, and letters to the editor. Guaranteed the quality of caucus messaging by editing the written materials of the entire communications team.

Portfolio

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Rachel V.

Rachel V.

Feb, 2025

Rich was great to work with! We had him edit a book that was updated for a 30th Anniversary Edition and he was meticulous and questioned items that hadn't been caught by previous editors. We look forward to working with him again on our next project!

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