Eric SelanderEditing & Proofreading

Freelance Editor and Proofreader

Specializing in Board Games

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Board game editing with a player's perspective

In 2004 I purchased Heroscape and discovered the modern board game hobby! Since then, I've purchased, learned, taught, and played hundreds of games. I'm combining a wealth of board game knowledge with exceptional editing expertise.

If you're looking for someone highly skilled to refine your rulebook and other game content, I can cover or assist in the stages of line editing, copy editing, and/or final proofreading.

What I focus on

  • Clarity
  • Consistency
  • Readability
  • Organization
  • Formatting
  • Grammar
  • Spelling
  • Punctuation

My approach

I analyze rulebooks and other content from particular assumed perspectives, both of the inexperienced player and the “rules lawyer.”

METICULOUS

A determined, keen eye for easily overlooked omissions and errors.

KNOWLEDGEABLE

Editing expertise combined with experience learning and teaching hundreds of modern board games.

PASSIONATE

I love helping make board game content as polished and user-friendly as possible.

Publisher acclaimed

“Eric's work was unparalleled. His clear and timely communication and efficiency demonstrated a high level of professionalism and genuine care for the integrity of my project. When I need rulebook proofing and editing, I won't go to anyone else.”

Marc Specter — CEO, Grand Gamers Guild

“Eric managed to discern mistakes that no one else had noticed and helped clarify details that even we had overlooked.”

Rafaël Theunis — General Manager, Quined Games

“He didn't just look at the text in isolation, but made sure to understand the whole game with all its intricacies.”

Jonathan Fryxelius — Game Designer, FryxGames

“Eric has been a lifesaver and a delight to work with — incredibly responsive, timely, and an expert in English grammar and board games. He went above and beyond, providing excellent feedback on the rulebook and cards, and patiently edited every revision I sent his way.”

Leonie Grundler — Lioness Games

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