Celeste Miller

Celeste Miller – Editor

As a long-term freelancer, particularly in copy editing and proofreading, I thrive on making sure your work puts its best foot forward.

Overview

Founding and managing the author services provider The Violet Hour Press, along with The Violet Hour Magazine (created to showcase contributors' short fiction, non-fiction, poetry and art), I handle a broad range of projects for my clients, particularly in areas like copywriting online content and book cover copy, and copyediting and/or proofreading everything from site content and blogs through to full manuscripts. With a wide range of work (unfortunately largely uncredited up until now), I love working in the industry and am eager to tackle more!
Services
Fiction
Anthologies Dystopian Mashups Picture Books Romance Short Story Themes & Motifs Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs New Age
Languages
English (CAN) English (US)
Certifications
  • Specialized BA in English & Professional Writing: Book Stream (Graduated Magna Cum Laude - York University)

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2016 — Present

Conducting interviews with potential clients; networking and collaborating with industry professionals; facilitating work between staff and clients; aiding in project concept development; proofreading and editing client work, and preparing a written report to provide constructive criticism along with manners for improvement; designing internal layout and covers for completed manuscripts; constructing and maintaining author websites and social media pages (e.g: Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads); arranging print and digital distribution for published client manuscripts; planning and executing online and print marketing strategies, including book launches and guest appearances at local events; managing, editing and publishing an arts and literature magazine.

Existere: Journal of Arts & Literature

Jul, 2014 — Jul, 2015 (about 1 year)

Team leader and head editor for the publication two issues of a professional literary journal (following two years' collective work as Junior editor, Senior Fiction Editor, and Associate Editor); coordinated and participated in reading/reviewing submissions, making final selections for publication, online/in-office editing sessions and the compilation of contributor personal information/compensation; organized and executed journal tabling at Toronto Literary Festival (Summer 2014).

Existere: Journal of Arts & Literature

Sep, 2013 — Jun, 2014 (9 months)

Participating in reading and reviewing submissions for magazine; Aiding the management of the Senior and Junior editorial staff alongside the Executive Editor; Organizing, supervising and participating in editing sessions for the publication of issues; Contacting and coordinating with published contributors; Aiding in management of magazine's Facebook pages; Coordinating with the printing press responsible for printing the magazine's issues.

Existere: Journal of Arts & Literature

Sep, 2012 — Aug, 2013 (11 months)

Reading and reviewing submissions for inclusion in the magazine; Compiling shortlist for final selection of fiction pieces in publication; Participating in editing process for publication of issues

Existere: Journal of Arts & Literature

Jun, 2012 — Aug, 2012 (2 months)

Reading and reviewing submissions for the magazine; Participating in editing sessions for the publication of issues.

Portfolio

This first issue of our quarterly magazine is based on the themes of "time/the passing of time" and "what happens at the stroke of midnight", and contains short fiction by Martin Lees and Violet Hour publisher Celeste Miller, short non-fiction by Y.M. Mill and... read more
The Diary of Patooti the Pig

Patooti Quinlan Labelle

Ever wonder what life looks like through the eyes of a pig? Well, allow me to introduce myself: I am Patooti, a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, and boy, do I have stories to tell! Follow me and my Diary on my adventures, and learn all about the fun (and trouble!) ... read more

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