Watermark Writing Company
612 Commercial Ave.
Anacortes, WA 98221
Established in 2023
Contact Us
watermarkwritingcompany@gmail.com
Phone
360-293-4277
Location
612 Commercial Ave.
Anacortes, WA 98221
Watermark Writing Company provides reading, editing, and coaching services to our local writers. We would love to help you tell your story.
Watermark Book Company has been a part of this community for over 33 years, and we are excited to provide
this new service!
“As an editor Brandy Bowen is a rare combination - keenly insightful and kindly encouraging. She has an excellent editorial eye and any manuscript will benefit from Brandy's expertise and valuable insights as an industry professional. Brandy edited my fifth novel and caught errors other editors had missed. Her clear, incisive comments strengthened the story, and I can wholeheartedly recommend her editorial services. Every author dreams of working with someone like her!”
—Rachel Linden, author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie
“I had the privilege of working with Amberly as my editor on my last manuscript. Her attention to detail and consistency within my novel elevated my work to another level. Amberly ensured that all her edits maintained my voice and made it shine. Each suggestion was accompanied with detailed reasoning and, in some cases, research. I appreciate the care and dedication Amberly showed for my novel and cannot wait to work with her on the next book in the series.”
—Julie Farley, author of Cozy Cabins and Ferry Tales
We offer writing workshops.
Attending the book launch for an editing project.
Meet the Team
Brandy Bowen
Owner, Developmental Editor
I LOVE owning Watermark Book Company. It is a very exciting and exhausting job. I am married to Ben, and he works for the Washington State Ferries. I have 4 kids–they range in ages 8 years to 21 years old. I like to visit with friends and try new foods. I like dark beers… really dark beers. I love to crochet, read, and roller skate. I like to hike and ride my bicycle. I LOVE to travel! I have been to Ireland, Iceland, Denmark, Italy, Banff (Canada), Scotland, Mexico, and we often bugger off to Hawaii for a little reprieve and some sunshine.
I will read just about anything. However, if I don’t like something I’m reading, I give myself permission to stop. I really enjoy nonfiction, memoirs, and horror.
Amberly Baker
Copy Editor
I have spent my whole life in the Pacific Northwest! I have a BA in Creative Writing from Western Washington University and a Professional Sequence in Editing Certificate from UC Berkeley and I’ve been on the Watermark Book Company team for more than six years. I love to read and write, write letters, cook and bake (I AM a “Baker”), watch cooking and baking shows, and knit when my cranky arm will cooperate. I have two cats, Nicky and Hal.
Our Services
Developmental Editing
Reading for continuity of story and character
Flagging anything that doesn't make sense to the reader; flagging anything that isn't intuitive
Copy Editing
Mechanical editing
Correlating parts
Language: errors, wordiness, and problematic writing
Reviewing language for appropriate tone
Checking that the language flows
Identifying language that is stilted, unnecessary, or cliché
Coaching
Honing your writing skills
Defining your writing goals to expand your vision
Acting as a sounding board to brainstorm ideas
Creating a writing schedule
Scheduling several one-on-one meetings with you
Get Started
Reach out to watermarkwritingcompany@gmail.com for further information and to schedule a consultation.