Becky Ohlsen

Becky Ohlsen – Editor

Copy editor and proofreader. Two decades of experience helping writers and industry leaders explain complex topics in clear, engaging prose.

Overview

Sometimes it's hard to explain a topic when you know it really well. You know what you mean, but will your readers? That's where I come in.

I specialize in complicated or technical ideas that need to appeal to a general audience. Bring me your corporate handbooks, your in-depth reports on transit policy, your business-insider blog posts. I'll help you make sure your hard work finds its largest possible audience.

I'm open to a range of projects. In my spare time I write outdoor-adventure guidebooks, so I have plenty of experience in that realm. I've also edited newspaper articles, patent applications, legal briefs, construction magazines and annual reports.

I work quickly and take deadlines seriously, and I apply the same standard to every job: to make sure the final product is the best possible version of itself.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Sports & Outdoors Travel Writing & Publishing
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2003 — Present
I write, ghostwrite and copy edit a range of materials, from small-business blog posts to adventure travel guides.

Portfolio

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Book Coaching
Choose Your Backpacking Adventure Near Portland, Oregon Spend a night or a weekend in the wilderness, and experience the mountains, coast, old-growth forest, gorges, and canyonlands of Oregon and Washington. One Night Wilderness: Portland helps you choose from... read more
Welcome to life on four wheels. Hit the open road with this practical and inspiring guide. In the first half, you’ll discover how to choose and customise your perfect van, and get it fitted for sleeping, cooking and storage. In part two, we’ll tell you how to ... read more
From the saffron-coloured buildings and cobblestone-covered streets, to the sleek modern bars and trendy restaurants, Stockholm is a city of history, style and impeccable design. Stockholm Pocket Precincts takes you beyond the city's glittering surface - it's ... read more
Get to Know Portland’s Most Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer. Local author Becky Ohlsen guides you through 33 unique walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook. The self-guided tours highlight the Ro... read more

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