I am a copy editor and writer who emphasizes respectful collaboration with clients to produce written work that is effective, concise, and relevant to the intended audience. As a proofreader, my strict attention to detail and thorough knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and usage ensure smooth, error-free written materials.I have more than 20 years' experience as a writer, copy editor, and proofreader in full-time onsite positions and as a freelancer. My focus since 2001 has been my freelance career, and I have taken on a variety of short-term jobs while continuing to serve long-term clients.I have written and edited a broad range of work, with particular emphasis in these fields: education, advertising, public relations, health and safety, environment (including hazardous waste), engineering, fiction and ghostwriting (especially memoirs), and subjects of interest to students, such as financial aid and careers. Because I work on projects that are deadline-driven, I have become