Williams Editorial.

Bespoke editorial services for ideas-driven books.

"Joshua Williams is a beacon of reason and sanity. He's the book whisperer who tames wild thoughts, guides chapters into their correct places, and holds authors accountable for claims and research."

Jess Zafarris
Author of Words From Hell & Useless Etymology
"Joshua’s work as the performance review editor for Theatre Journal was excellent. His comments to authors were clear, supportive, and spot on, and the performance review section benefitted greatly from his keen editorial eye."

Laura Edmondson
Dartmouth Professor & Editor of Theatre Journal
"Joshua’s editorial strength is in his ability to respect and elevate the author’s voice and vision. He gracefully plays the intermediary between the author and the reader, ensuring the book is tailored to its intended audience. As an editor, he quickly highlights what's missing, judiciously skims away any excess, and obsessively perfects every detail."

Sarah Cole
Emerson Professor & Former Publishing Director at Hachette UK, John Murray Press
"Joshua has an extraordinarily impressive and experienced multi-talented skill set that can adapt to any person’s and project’s needs. He brings his intelligence, creativity, and keen understanding of collaboration to all that he does, supporting them with discipline, efficiency, insight, and an infectious enthusiasm to reach beyond any set goals."

Robert Vorlicky
NYU Professor

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