About Me

With a passion for precision and a deep love for language, Marie Evensen, owner of By the Book, brings a wealth of experience to the world of proofreading and editing. As a former journalist, her work has been featured in Justice Magazine, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and The Examiner, where she honed her storytelling skills and her attention to detail.

In addition to her journalism career, she is the author of two published books, further cementing her expertise with the written word. Known for her eagle eye for grammatical errors and a commitment to excellence, she founded By the Book to help writers, businesses, and creatives present their best, most polished work.

Whether it’s tightening prose, correcting punctuation, or ensuring consistency, she approaches every project with professionalism and care, because when it comes to words, she believes every letter counts.