Ellie Barton

Ellie Barton – Editor

As an editor, I work with you, the writer, for readers. I'll help you shape your memoir or nonfiction book into a gem readers will treasure.

Overview

With 18 years' experience editing memoir, narrative nonfiction, and scholarly books, I offer a deeply attentive edit of your manuscript to help you to polish your story and reach readers. I've learned through decades of immersive reading, and a Master's in English, how to read with a double awareness of what you are saying and how you are saying it. Let me be your first professional reader!
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Christian Non-Fiction Health & Wellbeing History Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (CAN) English (US)
Awards
  • Editors Canada President's Award for Volunteer Service, 2016
Certifications
  • Certificate in Publishing, Ryerson University

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2004 — Present
Developmental editor of 7 memoirs and 3 scholarly books. Line and copy editor of over 30 scholarly books, memoirs, general nonfiction titles, plus numerous journal articles and reports. Published author of two narrative history books.

Simon Fraser University

Jan, 2021 — Present
So far I've taught the following courses: EDIT110, Editors and Editing: An Introduction EDIT330: Structural Editing I've been contracted to revise the structural editing course.

Queen's University, Writing Certificate

Jan, 2014 — Present
I teach the online course WRIT 265: Editing in Academic and Professional Contexts, a course I also created. The course introduces students to the different levels of editing. Students choose two of the four genres to focus on: scholarly articles, short stories, creative nonfiction essays, and reports.

Providence Care

Jul, 2001 — Jul, 2003 (about 2 years)
Planned, wrote, and edited the a newsletter, internal communiqués, brochures, annual reports, website, and media releases. Providence Care is a rehabilitation and mental health hospital.

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