About Vaneesa Cook, PhD
I have a PhD in US history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and I have been creating indexes and editing as a freelancer since 2017.
My own writing has appeared in journals and magazines such as Religion & American Culture, The Oxford University Press Encyclopedia, Aeon, Raritan, Sojourners, The Washington Post, No Depression, The LA Review of Books, and Dissent.
I have also published two nonfiction books: Spiritual Socialists (2019) and Empire & Liberty: The Tied Histories of Two American Landmarks (2026).
Editing and Indexing:
I offer the technical skills of an editor and indexer, but also a scholar's understanding of academic concepts and writing. I will help you craft a better draft and a user-friendly index.
Writing and Lecturing:
I can help develop writing skills for high school-aged, college-aged, or any-aged clients. And, for those preparing memoirs, I have the historical and writing background to handle all the details. I also offer lectures for libraries, historical societies, and universities.
References:
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Dr. Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen - UW-Madison
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Dr. Jeremi Suri -
University of Texas-Austin
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John P. Kaminski - UW-Madison