Michael bleau
Vital Editorial & Writing Services
Respecting voice. Elevating meaning. Helping your words come alive.
Vitality can be manifest in
the nature of a person
the voice of a writer
the words on a page
the touch of an editor
Storytelling is vital to humanity. I love to work with language and collaborate with independent authors to help make stories, communities, even the world better. I believe that great stories have such power.
About Me
I’m Michael Bleau. I help authors bring their words and stories to life.
In high school, I wanted to be John Keating, the teacher in the film Dead Poets Society, or Joe Sullivan, my beloved creative writing teacher. Like them, I hope to inspire and make a difference. I’ve been an English teacher and a tutor. I’m a writer. Now, I help indie authors enhance their lines and strengthen their stories while honoring their unique voice.
"Follow your bliss," said Joseph Campbell. "Live deep and suck out all the marrow of life," wrote Thoreau. That's how I try to live my life and approach my work. I hope this vitality shines through in what I can do for you and your story.
Testimonials
What Clients And Colleagues Say
"A sincere thank you to Michael Bleau for the time, dedication, and talent in editing this book. I am immensely grateful for your expertise."
Bernadette Samaké —Author, Tales and Fables Around the Fire
"Michael Bleau is a thoughtful, respectful, and dedicated editorial professional.... I’ve reviewed his copyediting and line editing work closely, and I can say with confidence that Michael is an excellent editor.... Michael is easily among the best of my copyediting students. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him for any copyediting project."
susannah noel, editorial arts academy
"Michael brings a near magical blend of competence and compassion, of expertise and empathy. He is quick to give of his time in ways that lead to students experiencing (perhaps for the first time) skills and strengths they may not have known they had. I highly recommend him for any work that involves nurturing both a knowledge of and a love for the English Language."
Rahn Fleming, Learning Center Coordinator, Champlain Valley Union HS
"I worked with Michael on a demanding medical journal with a complex style guide. He is a great copy editor—very conscientious, thoughtful and always on time. He takes his job seriously and is a pleasure to work with. Rest assured that any copyediting work is safe in his hands!"
Lia Zarganas, Production Manager, Wiley