Everyone can use a good editor.
WHO I AM
👉 Versatile, detailed, accomplished and dedicated Copy Editor/Proofreader with 30 years of experience in the publishing, media, education and advertising industries, who can edit almost any English document, while Loving. Every. Single. Minute. Of. It.
👉 Ideally seeking a full-time remote opportunity in which to leverage my expertise in spelling, punctuation and grammar to improve as much of your company’s written material as possible and increase your customer base.
WHAT I DO
• Have been copy editing and proofreading various print and online texts, for employers and clients in the United States, Canada and elsewhere in Europe, for the past 30 years and counting.
• Utilize a keen eye for detail to meticulously edit and refine grammar, syntax, spelling and punctuation, ensuring content is error-free and publication-ready.
• Guarantee precise language usage while preserving the writer’s voice in every edit.
• Knowledgeable in Associated Press Style, Chicago Manual of Style, MLA style and others.
• Fluent in three English dialects: U.S., Canadian and British.
• Edited 33 published fiction and nonfiction books and one play, with an “Edited by” credit in 16 of them.
• Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, in English, from the University at Albany (SUNY).
WHY I DO WHAT I DO
• My passion and love for editing and proofreading fuels my tireless attention to detail and quest
for accuracy and consistency, so the writer’s words shine ... not the errors.
• Through my thoughtful and meticulous editing, I am quite happy to help writers improve their writing by offering suggestions and tips in the comments within the Word/Acrobat document(s).
Work Terms
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Eastern time
• If Canadian, eTransfer preferred.
• If within the U.S., instant transfer preferred.
• Half of payment up front, the rest at project completion.
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