Welcome to Flowing Pens, the website of professional editor Sorelle Weinstein. I provide assistance to publishers, writers, and businesses who require expert editing, copyediting, and proofreading services at affordable rates. I have experience editing works that fall into the following genres: philosophy, meditation, women and feminism, memoirs, eulogies, biographies, autobiographies, history, and fiction. I also have experience editing online lectures and websites.
I work closely with my clients during the editing process to ensure that they are satisfied that their work is in the best of hands. In order for you to feel
comfortable with the quality of my work,
I am offering a free sample edit to all new clients. If you would like to find out more about receiving your free
sample edit, click here.
My most recent project was to edit “A Circle in the Square: Rabbi Shlomo Riskin Reinvents the Synagogue,” by Edward Abramson.
“Sorelle Weinstein understands the art of communication: between author and editor and between text and reader. The power of my words was enhanced immeasurably by her clarity and aptness of expression.”
- Edward Abramson
I recently edited the English text of the fourth edition of the Singer's Siddur, with translation and commentary by the Chief Rabbi of England.
Check it out:
“Thanks for your enormous contribution to this work!”
- Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks
There is a difference between a book of two hundred pages from the very beginning, and a book of two hundred pages which is the result of an original eight hundred pages.
The six hundred are there. Only you don't see them.
-Elie Wiesel
Sorelle is an excellent editor / proofreader with a keen eye for small details. She is extremely prompt, even when given impossible deadlines. Her work has significantly enhanced our products. In short, she is a pleasure to work with and I plan to continue working with her in the future.
Sorelle Weinstein edited A Dimly Burning Wick: Memoir from the Ruins of Hiroshima, my translation of a memoir written by Sadako Okuda. Sorelle successfully struck the balance of remaining faithful to the translation while still contributing her own creativity and skills to significantly improve the text. I am so happy that I chose Sorelle to edit this manuscript.
Sorelle Weinstein did a superb job editing my manuscript A Blessing for Me. She offered incisive, thoughtful suggestions, and developed a quick understanding of my tone and style. She was also exceptionally thorough in her basic proofreading. I highly recommend her editing services.
I had the privilege to have Sorelle Weinstein as editor for two of my books. She greatly impressed me with her superb command of the English language and her ability to find the right words for sometimes complex ideas. May she continue to help to bring the words of our holy Torah and other important matters to our people and mankind.
As the main editor of the brochure, "The Jewish People 2004: Between Thriving and Decline," presented by the Jewish Agency, I had the opportunity to work with Sorelle Weinstein, who assisted in the editing of this brochure. She proved to be an intelligent, incisive and dedicated editor, and thanks to her efforts, the brochure was improved considerably.
It takes a combination of high-level professionalism and unique human sensitivity to create a meaningful, harmonic dance between writer and editor in a way that benefits both. That is exactly the kind of relationship I had with Sorelle, whom I was fortunate to work with on my novel Yahrzeit. Our dialogue added a dimension of understanding to the entire story. I look forward to working with Sorelle in the future.
It was truly a pleasure to work with Sorelle Weinstein. Her expertise both in Hebrew and English, as well as her vast knowledge of Judaica, was most appreciated. She always seemed to anticipate my thoughts and give of herself endlessly. When in doubt, she did not hesitate to ask for clarification, a most important trait. Editing a book from a distance of 6,000 miles could be a nightmare, but Sorelle made it a most pleasant experience.
Sorelle Weinstein is a meticulous editor with integrity. She not only edited my 224-page book for international distribution, she also maintained a friendly dialogue with me as author and as colleague during the editing process. It is this type of editor who is a delight for writers to work with!
It was a pleasure to work with Sorelle Weinstein as the copyeditor of our Haggadah. She always conducted herself in a very professional and efficient manner. Sorelle's valuable input went well beyond the technical linguistic correction of the text. She demonstrated sensitivity to our goals, and struck the balance between honoring the intent of the authors and contributing her own creativity. The excellent product testifies to the quality of her work.
Words cannot describe how pleasurable it was working with Sorelle Weinstein. Her professionalism and expertise transformed my manuscript. Not only did she do a great editing job, but she also reflected on the overall message and approach of my manuscript. Her suggestions and comments were priceless. Thanks to Sorelle, the editing process was smooth. I look forward to working with her again in the future.
Sorelle Weinstein edited my recent cookbook, From Lokshen to Lo Mein: The Jewish Love Affair with Chinese Food. I was struck by her meticulous attention to detail. She found inconsistencies in the text that passed me by in my own four edits and revisions--and I have been an editor myself, albeit for science journals. Sorelle's professionalism is top notch and I'd recommend her editing services in a minute for any form of manuscript.
I greatly appreciate your editing of my book, Return to the Warsaw Ghetto. Your analysis of the text was at all times precise and sometimes brilliant. Your professional editing has transformed the initial tentative translation I sent you.
I want to thank you for your professional expertise and editorial insights, and for maintaining the character of my personal style. I always found you to be most sensitive to the expression of my deepest feelings.
I have worked with many editors through the years, but I have never worked with an editor as pleasant, efficient and conscientious as Sorelle Weinstein. In the dialogue between writer and editor, she continually helped find the best answer for the text. I could not recommend her more highly.
Sorelle Weinstein edited my manuscript with professionalism, displaying sensitivity all along to my message and innermost feelings. In her editing, she continuously asked the sort of questions that the future reader would probably ask. She always made sure I realized that her editing suggestions were exactly that, suggestions, and after considering her points, I realized how astute she was in her observations. If, for whatever reason, however, I felt strongly on a certain matter, she did not argue but incorporated my preference into the text. I am so pleased that Gefen Publishing House asked her to be a partner in this production.
I would like to acknowledge the dedication and effort of Mrs. Sorelle Weinstein in the final editing of my manuscript. Her insight and foresight helped me express my thoughts with increased clarity.
I strongly recommend Sorelle Weinstein for any type of editing work. She is highly skilled, conscientious and professional. I look forward to working with her on many projects in the future.
Thoroughly professional, prompt, and very easy to work with, I would highly recommend Sorelle as your editor.