Barbie Halaby

@monocleediting.bsky.social

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My keen eye for your best words. Editor/proofreader/bibliophile/mom who loves black tea, brookies, and sarcasm. EFA & ACES. She/her.

The cover of the book "Charms & Chapters" by Alexandra Rusch, with hand-drawn designs of hearts and leaves and a row of homes and shops in colorful illustration. End of description.
A flyer for ACES' Ask the Editing Experts Roundtable and profile pictures of the eight speakers. Details of the event: April 2, 2025, at Hilton Salt Lake City Center. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2s3d5pu6
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A white woman with brown hair, freckles and glasses holds the book “The Spirits Called My Name” on a brown background with green writing that reads “I had the opportunity to work with Barbie Halaby when I enlisted her services as a line editor for my memoir, The Spirits Called My Name. The quality of her work was outstanding, and I was more than satisfied with her suggestions and revisions. I would recommend Barbie to anyone who is interested in retaining a highly competent editor.”
The book cover for The Girl in the Zoo on a yellow background. Features a quote from Kirkus Reviews, a quote from the author about my work, and a blue banner with sales rankings.
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