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Username: LLWord
Minimum Hourly Rate: $25/hr
Location: United States, Duluth
Summary
When you publish something on behalf of your company or yourself -- whether it's a brochure, business plan, blog post, or book -- that piece of writing is representing you to the world. You lose credibility with potential clients, customers, or employers when there are errors in your written work or when the writing is awkward or cumbersome. YOU are experts in what you do, and I am an expert in making everything you write reflect that level of expertise.
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English Editing Skills - Chicago Style (U.S. Version)
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Online Article Writing and Blogging (U.S. Version)
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Employment
Scribendi
2009-Present - Editor
As an editor for Scribendi, the largest editing services firm in the world, I edit scientific papers, arts & humanities papers, manuscripts, cover letters, resumes, business documents, and more. I also work often with clients who are writing in English as a second language.
2009-Present - Editor
As an editor for Scribendi, the largest editing services firm in the world, I edit scientific papers, arts & humanities papers, manuscripts, cover letters, resumes, business documents, and more. I also work often with clients who are writing in English as a second language.
Demand Studios
2009-Present - Writer
As a writer for Demand Studios, I write content for sites all over the web, including health and pet care sites. You can see some of my articles in my portfolio.
2009-Present - Writer
As a writer for Demand Studios, I write content for sites all over the web, including health and pet care sites. You can see some of my articles in my portfolio.
New Moon Girl Media
2002-2008 - Magazine and Online Editor
While at New Moon Girl media, I served as the managing editor of both New Moon Girls magazine and New Moon Moon Girls online at www.newmoon.com. I worked with girl and adult writers and editors from around the world, both in person and remotely. In addition to editorial duties, I led writing workshops and gave presentations.
2002-2008 - Magazine and Online Editor
While at New Moon Girl media, I served as the managing editor of both New Moon Girls magazine and New Moon Moon Girls online at www.newmoon.com. I worked with girl and adult writers and editors from around the world, both in person and remotely. In addition to editorial duties, I led writing workshops and gave presentations.
Hill Monastic Manuscript Library
2002-2002 - Cataloguer of Ethiopian Manuscripts
At the Hill Monastic Manuscript Library (HMML), I created a card catalog of the library's Ethiopian Manuscript, including editing text from my supervisor, who spoke English as a second language.
2002-2002 - Cataloguer of Ethiopian Manuscripts
At the Hill Monastic Manuscript Library (HMML), I created a card catalog of the library's Ethiopian Manuscript, including editing text from my supervisor, who spoke English as a second language.
St. John's University / College of St. Benedict
2000-2002 - Peer Writing Tutor
As a writing tutor, I provided writing coaching for students and staff as well as edited essays and creative work. I worked with students and staff who spoke English as a second language and tutored students needing to take language-related standardized tests.
2000-2002 - Peer Writing Tutor
As a writing tutor, I provided writing coaching for students and staff as well as edited essays and creative work. I worked with students and staff who spoke English as a second language and tutored students needing to take language-related standardized tests.
About Me
Profile Type: Individual
Number of Employees: 1
I'm a freelance editor and writer with a wide range of experience and expertise. I've written blog posts, study guides, magazine articles, letters, policies, novels, short fiction, memoir, cover letters, queries, and resumes.
I've edited fiction and non-fiction full manuscripts, press releases, academic papers, blog posts, policies, short stories, memoir, essays, Web sites, and almost anything else that has words. My areas of expertise include
- writing and editing for children and teens
- editing creative writing such as essays, fiction, or memoir
- editing documents written by people for whom English is a second language
- translating concepts into conversational, easy-to-understand language
I've edited fiction and non-fiction full manuscripts, press releases, academic papers, blog posts, policies, short stories, memoir, essays, Web sites, and almost anything else that has words. My areas of expertise include
- writing and editing for children and teens
- editing creative writing such as essays, fiction, or memoir
- editing documents written by people for whom English is a second language
- translating concepts into conversational, easy-to-understand language
Payment Terms
For large projects, I will ask for part of the payment upfront. Upon completion of the project, I will submit an invoice. I expect payment within 15 - 30 days of invoice submission, but am willing to negotiate within reason with clients.
Detailed Service Description
I'm passionate about working with creative writing, such as fiction and memoir, to shape a story for the greatest emotional and literary impact. I am also available for a wide range of editorial services, including
- full or partial manuscript editing (I've been told receiving an edit from me is akin to taking a graduate course in writing!)
- writing coaching / tutoring
- writing and editing copy for publication in print or online
- ghostwriting
- blogging
- proofreading
If you're working with me as an editor for the first time, I'm happy to provide a short sample edit so you can determine whether my editing style is right for your work.
- full or partial manuscript editing (I've been told receiving an edit from me is akin to taking a graduate course in writing!)
- writing coaching / tutoring
- writing and editing copy for publication in print or online
- ghostwriting
- blogging
- proofreading
If you're working with me as an editor for the first time, I'm happy to provide a short sample edit so you can determine whether my editing style is right for your work.
Credentials
References
Nancy Gruver - Personal Reference - 2002
New Moon Girl Media, CEO
Nancy Gruver is the founder of New Moon Girl Media, where I worked as an editor for six years. I continue to do contract work with New Moon Girl Media and Nancy.
New Moon Girl Media, CEO
Nancy Gruver is the founder of New Moon Girl Media, where I worked as an editor for six years. I continue to do contract work with New Moon Girl Media and Nancy.
Dawn Valadez - Personal Reference - 2008
Vaquera Films, Director
I created and wrote the study Guide for Vaquera Films' documentary, "Going on 13." You can download the study guide at www.goingon13.com.
Vaquera Films, Director
I created and wrote the study Guide for Vaquera Films' documentary, "Going on 13." You can download the study guide at www.goingon13.com.
Kate Freeborn - Personal Reference - 2004
New Moon Girl Media, Executive Editor
Kate was my immediate supervisor at New Moon Girl Media and worked very closely with me from 2004 - 2007.
New Moon Girl Media, Executive Editor
Kate was my immediate supervisor at New Moon Girl Media and worked very closely with me from 2004 - 2007.
Jane Opitz - Personal Reference - 2000
College of St. Benedict Writing Center, Director of Writing Centers
Jane was my immediate supervisor in my role as writing tutor / writing coach at St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict.
College of St. Benedict Writing Center, Director of Writing Centers
Jane was my immediate supervisor in my role as writing tutor / writing coach at St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict.
Education
College of St. Benedict, Bachelor of Arts degree, English Major
1999 - 2002
1999 - 2002
