Britanie Wilson - Editor
Qualified editor and indexer well-versed in a wide range of subjects and genres including fiction, non-fiction, history, crime, and law.
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Overview
I am a book editor and indexer with three years' experience working in-house at a Toronto publisher prior to taking my business freelance in 2013. I have edited and indexed titles from a wide range of genres and enjoy the refreshing perspective and opportunity that each new project brings. My strengths are: attention to detail; an eye and ear for natural language and dialogue; character development; the ability to see bigger-picture perspectives; and a sensitive, productive approach, which allows the author to feel comfortable and at ease during the editing and indexing processes.
Testimonials from some of my past clients include:
"I hired Britanie as a proofreader, copyeditor, and indexer for as many book projects as I could at John Wiley & Sons Canada. She handed in high-quality material ahead of the due date, and when requirements changed, she turned around new versions faster than I would have expected anyone to do it. She is thorough, intelligent, and a consummate professional, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone." -- Jeremy Hanson-Finger, Former Production Editor, Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd.
"When my publisher assigned Britanie Wilson to edit my manuscript, I wasn’t quite sure how that would work. Turned out I needn’t have worried. Working with Britanie was a real pleasure and a learning experience for me. Her eagle eye caught things I should have caught, and she suggested a number of changes and clarifications that greatly improved my manuscript. Thanks, Britanie, and I hope you’re available for my next book." -- Derek Grout, Author of Thunder in the Skies: A Canadian Gunner in the Great War (Dundurn, 2015)
"Britanie meets deadlines, is responsive to feedback and specific instructions, and flexible as to the depth of indexing. I would definitely recommend her." -- Alisa Posesorski, Vice President, Irwin Law
"Working with Britanie on my novel was definitely one of the best decisions I made during my publishing journey. She provided very professional editing services for my fictional novel and provided me with valuable advice on publishing and how to navigate and find the resources I needed to start publishing my book. She always went above and beyond in providing me with high quality, timely, and professional services." -- Runda Ebied, Author of Under the Olive Tree (Self-published)
Testimonials from some of my past clients include:
"I hired Britanie as a proofreader, copyeditor, and indexer for as many book projects as I could at John Wiley & Sons Canada. She handed in high-quality material ahead of the due date, and when requirements changed, she turned around new versions faster than I would have expected anyone to do it. She is thorough, intelligent, and a consummate professional, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone." -- Jeremy Hanson-Finger, Former Production Editor, Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd.
"When my publisher assigned Britanie Wilson to edit my manuscript, I wasn’t quite sure how that would work. Turned out I needn’t have worried. Working with Britanie was a real pleasure and a learning experience for me. Her eagle eye caught things I should have caught, and she suggested a number of changes and clarifications that greatly improved my manuscript. Thanks, Britanie, and I hope you’re available for my next book." -- Derek Grout, Author of Thunder in the Skies: A Canadian Gunner in the Great War (Dundurn, 2015)
"Britanie meets deadlines, is responsive to feedback and specific instructions, and flexible as to the depth of indexing. I would definitely recommend her." -- Alisa Posesorski, Vice President, Irwin Law
"Working with Britanie on my novel was definitely one of the best decisions I made during my publishing journey. She provided very professional editing services for my fictional novel and provided me with valuable advice on publishing and how to navigate and find the resources I needed to start publishing my book. She always went above and beyond in providing me with high quality, timely, and professional services." -- Runda Ebied, Author of Under the Olive Tree (Self-published)
Languages
English (CAN)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Management
History
Law
Parenting & Families
Political Science & Current Affairs
True Crime
Fiction
Classics
Historical Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Certifications
- Book and Magazine Publishing Certificate from Centennial College
- Honours Specialization in English Language and Literature from Western University
Work experience
Proofreader and Editor
Self-employed
July, 2018
–
Present
(over 3 years)
- Proofread fiction and non-fiction titles for correct grammar, appropriate spellings (both US and Canadian), style consistency and accuracy, and design precision using Adobe Acrobat's commenting/editing feature.
- Provide, on occasion, editorial feedback regarding projects and manuscripts in the developmental stage.
- Research accuracy of sources and quotes for quote collections.
Freelance Indexer
Irwin Law
August, 2013
–
April, 2018
(over 4 years)
- Create and paginate indexes for law books of varying lengths and types, often at a very quick turn-around rate.
Freelance Editor and Indexer
Self-employed
August, 2013
–
Present
(about 8 years)
- Created my freelance business and website in 2013.
- Work with a wide range of self-published authors as an editor and indexer.
- Complete copy edits, proofreads, and indexes in a freelance capacity for various book publishers.
- Provide developmental feedback and copy editing for academic papers (e.g. PhD theses).
Freelance Editor, Proofreader, and Indexer
John Wiley & Sons
November, 2011
–
August, 2013
(over 1 year)
- Electronically copy edited and proofread a variety of non-fiction titles using Adobe Acrobat.
- Prepared American titles for Canadian publication (and vice versa) by ensuring spelling, numeracy, measurements, and references were consistent with Canadian or American usage, Chicago Manual of Style, and house style.
- Proofread texts for consistency, errors, and incorrect information.
- Created and paginated indexes under very tight deadlines, using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
Editor
Dundurn
April, 2011
–
August, 2013
(over 2 years)
- Completed substantive editing, line editing, copy editing, fact-checking, and proofreading tasks for a variety of fiction, non-fiction, and YA manuscripts and managed such titles through the entire production stage.
- Established strong, productive relationships with authors.
- Managed a large quantity of titles under tight deadlines.
- Supervised freelanced books, reprints, and new editions through the in-house production process.
- Marked proof corrections and checked printer’s proof pages.
- Performed photo research and acquired and logged permissions for images and text when required.
- Created, edited, and maintained title records in the online sales and marketing database, Booksonix.
- Wrote and edited back cover descriptions, descriptions for sales people, short summaries, author biographies, and key selling points.
- Reviewed copy and data for Spring and Fall catalogues.
Portfolio (69 selected works)
The Canadian Constitution
Adam Dodek
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The Instructor
Ann Ireland
Raymond Collishaw and the Black Flight
Roger Gunn
As the third-highest-scoring flying ace among British and colonial pilots in the First World War, scoring 60 victories, Raymond Collishaw was only surpassed by Billy Bishop and Edward Mannock. This book traces his life from humble beginnings in Nanaimo, British Columbia, to victories in the skies over France.
Cold North Killers: Canadian Serial Murder
Lee Mellor
Mysteries and Secrets of Numerology
Lionel Fanthorpe
Paranormal experts Lionel and Patricia Fanthorpe analyze the fascinating history of numerology and its natural occurrence in our everyday lives.
The Chinese Community in Toronto: Then and Now
Arlene Chan
Robert W. Service: Selected Poetry and Prose
Robert W. Service
Centenary at Jalna (Whiteoaks of Jalna series)
Mazo de la Roche
First published in 1958, Centenary at Jalna brings us to 1953 when the Whiteoaks gather to mark the 100th anniversary of their estate. It has now been a century since Captain Philip and Adeline Whiteoak arrived in Canada and built their legacy. While this should be a time of festivity for the clan, tension and discontent surround the forthcoming marriage of a new generations Adeline and Philip... read more
The Town Below
Roger Lemelin
Bomb Girls: Trading Aprons for Ammo
Barbara Dickson
Canadian Women in the Sky: 100 Years of Flight
Elizabeth Gillan Muir
Murder in the Family: The Dr. King Story
Dan Buchanan
As the old saying goes, "You can pick your friends, but not your relatives." In tranquil Northumberland County, Ontario, two families are well acquainted with the grim truth of that innocuous-sounding expression. They are the descendants of the first, and only, man executed in Northumberland's history. In a sordid true-crime tale of poison and philandering in 1850s Ontario, the respected Dr. W... read more
Nipissing: Historic Waterway, Wilderness Playground
Françoise Noël
Oakville's Flower: The History of HMCS Oakville
Sean E. Livingston
Riverdale: East of the Don
Elizabeth Gillan Muir
The History of Sunnybrook Hospital: Battle to Greatness
Francesca Grosso
The story of Sunnybrook is one of battle and rebellion in the pursuit of excellence. With each battle endured, Sunnybrook Hospital forged new directions, becoming stronger and greater, often exceeding goals and beating significant odds. These very challenges enabled Sunnybrook to morph into the dynamic academic health sciences centre it is today.
Tomes of Terror: Haunted Bookstores and Libraries
Touch: Five Factors to Growing and Leading a Human Organization
Tod Maffin, Mark Blevis
Law Beyond Borders Extraterritorial Jurisdiction in an Age of Globalization
Robert J. Currie, Hugh M. Kindred and Teresa Scassa By Steve Coughlan
This book is about the reach of law beyond state borders from a Canadian perspective. It investigates the scope of the legal and practical power of Canada to assert, and to respond to foreign assertions of, extraterritorial jurisdiction. Ultimately, the authors articulate a theoretical and analytical framework to aid decision making by law and policy makers when Canada is faced with the issue ... read more
Intellectual Property for the 21st Century
B Courtney Doagoo, Mistrale Goudreau, Madelaine Saginur and Teresa Scassa, Teresa Scassa
False Security: The Radicalization of Canadian Anti-Terrorism
Craig Forcese, Kent Roach
Digital Copyright Law
By Cameron Hutchison
In Digital Copyright Law, Professor Hutchison identifies and analyzes the many novel legal issues that often arise in this area of growing importance. This book assesses the developing law against an interpretive methodology that seeks to rationalize rights, and brings coherence to the Copyright Act, in the face of challenging digital facts. Included in this methodology is a detailed analysis ... read more
Every Cyclist's Guide to Canadian Law
Craig Forcese, Nicole LaViolette
Canada's Laws on Import and Export An Overview
Mohan Prabhu
This book provides a comprehensive overview of legislation dealing with customs, customs tariffs, free trade agreements, anti-dumping measures, prohibited subsidies, Kimberley Process, cultural property, and other statutes regulating Canada's international trade. Important illustrative decisions of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and of the courts, as well as decisions of the NAFTA a... read more
Things got serious when the creeper blew up the cafeteria. Hamid, Ant and Jaina just want to create epic builds in Minecraft. When a mysterious stranger gives them four foam swords, the three friends and their videogame-hating principal are transported into a world of blocks and thrown into an epic battle to save their favorite game. An army of Minecraft monsters threatens to rampage across th... read more
Paperback. Pub Date :2013-04-22 Pages: 320 Language: English Publisher: Wiley Learn why gold prices are sure to soar to 10.000 oz and beyond ... and how to profitAs paper currency continues to lose its purchasing power and global markets struggle. in the face of economic turmoil. investors are turning to gold to stabilize their portfolios. 10.000 Gold explains why this is a smart move. arguing... read more
Improving Healthcare Team Performance: The 7 Requirements for Excellence in Patient Care
Leslie Bendaly, Nicole Bendaly
From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching
Jennifer J. Britton
Buying U.S. Real Estate: The Proven and Reliable Guide for Canadians
Richard Dolan, Don R. Campbell, David Franklin
"I would consider this the bible for any Canadians wanting to invest in US real estate."—W. Brett Wilson, Entrepreneur, Recipient of the Order of Canada, and former DragonThe thought of buying property in the United States has been on your mind. Perhaps family members or friends already own real estate in the Sunbelt and you've enjoyed the occasional visit. You sense the market isn't as frenzi... read more
Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer
Leah Jamnicky, Robert Nam
Children With School Problems: A Physician's Manual
The Canadian Paediatric Society, Debra Andrews, William J. Mahoney
Language:Chinese.Paperback. Pub Date: 2012 Pages: 272 Publisher: Wiley 1 in. 10 Canadians have a Learning Disability and Doctors must be able to identify. diagnose. treat and manage children who Are Struggling in School The first book specifically Tailored for the needs of physicians working with kids with learning disabilities. Children With School Problems: A Physician's Manual covers such i... read more
Fix and Flip: The Canadian How-To Guide for Buying, Renovating and Selling Property for Fast Profit
Mark Loeffler, Ian Szabo
Flat Army: Creating a Connected and Engaged Organization
Dan Pontefract
Maximize the profits and minimize the costs of real estate management Rental renovations should be seen as a long-term investment, with your best asset in mind your tenant. Knowing what renovations to undertake and how to do them will ensure that your money is well spent on renovations that will last the lifetime of the property, and ensure that your tenants want to stay. From Renos to Riches ... read more
The Little Book of Real Estate Investing in Canada
Don R. Campbell
The Mother of All Baby Books: An All-Canadian Guide to Your Baby's First Year, 2nd Edition is the instruction manual that Mother Nature forgot to include with the new arrival--a hands-on guide to coping with the joys and challenges of caring for your new baby. It's a totally comprehensive guide that features a non-bossy, fresh, and fun approach to Baby's exciting first year.Features a director... read more
Reinvent: A Leader's Playbook for Serial Success
Fred Hassan
Inside CEO Succession: The Essential Guide to Leadership Transition
Thomas J. Saporito, Paul Winum
Business and Retirement Guide to Belize: The Last Virgin Paradise
Bob Dhillon, Fred Langan
Belize is an English-speaking tropical paradise, with an azure Caribbean coast, accessible rainforest, lost jungle cities, and a cost-of-living that makes it affordable for Canadians, Americans, Europeans, as well as the emerging middle class of Mexico and Central America. It is one of the worlds most undiscovered secrets, a retirement haven and a safe place to park your money. Business and Re... read more
Champlain: Peacemaker and Explorer
Mary Beacock Fryer
Duncan Campbell Scott: Selected Writings
Duncan Campbell Scott
Hidden Ontario: Secrets from Ontario’s Past
Terry Boyle
Raising Boys in a New Kind of World
Michael Reist
The Kindred of the Wild: A Book of Animal Life
Charles G. D. Roberts
Korea: Canada's Forgotten War
John Melady
Nature in the Kawarthas
Peterborough Field Naturalists
The Nurses Are Innocent: The Digoxin Poisoning Fallacy
Gavin Hamilton MD FRCP(C)
Pauline Johnson: Selected Poetry and Prose
Pauline Johnson
Tilted: The Trials of Conrad Black, Second Edition
Steven Skurka
Tilted: The Trials of Conrad Black, Second Edition
In engaging prose as smooth and colourful as her Juno-nominated melodies, Dayna Manning’s memoir provides a window into the world of her songwriting. In Many Moons, Manning depicts her collaborations with Canadian legends such as Burton Cummings, Chris Hadfield, and William Lishman, providing readers with an intimate view of a musician's life and up-close encounters with some of Canada’s great... read more
Is your company prepared for the next digital shift in business? Author and digital consultant Louis Lamoureux makes the case that we are entering a third digital era—one in which established companies have a better chance at winning than startups.Learn how to embed digital in your products and services, drive down your operating costs, and dramatically improve your customer’s journey. Be the ... read more
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Britanie did a fantastic job on my book! She is very thorough. She takes the necessary time to explain all her suggested changes. She provides regular updates on her work and meets her deadline. To top it off, she is also very friendly. I would hire Britanie again. Thank you very much Britanie for all your help!
EG McInnis, August 2021
Britanie did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to get some editing done
Evan Watson, July 2021
My experience with Britanie Wilson has been great. She stayed on the timeline agreed to and sent me back documents that show my weak areas and suggestions to correct these in this document and to be aware in the future. She has always been professional and punctual letting me know exactly when her assessment and comments would be sent to me.
Upon reading her general notes, I have a better loo...
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Diane Chartrand, April 2021
Britanie did the final proofread for my book, and she did an exceptional job. She was very professional and kind, and answered my questions very quickly. Thank you!
Dawn Barrier, June 2020
Reply from Britanie Wilson
Britanie was good to work with. Since I am a first time author, her insights and comments were very helpful to point me toward a better novel.
Tom Haug, March 2018
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