Gloria Beachem

Gloria Beachem – Editor

I am a creative writer, meticulous editor, and compassionate educator helping writers find and hone their skills for over a decade.

Overview

I'm a creative writer, meticulous editor, and compassionate educator. My approach to editing is collaborative, supportive, and detail-oriented. Writing, proofreading, and editing have been at the core of my career as a higher education administrator, academic advisor, public school teacher, and editor.

I have created and edited:
-Websites
-Social Media Content
-Online Marketing Copy
-Newsletters
-Instruction Manuals
-Advising Guides
-FAQs

My passion for reading, writing, and editing interests merge in my freelance editing work.
My specialties include:
-Memoir
-Mystery
-Supernatural
-Literary Fiction
-Short Stories
-Creative Non-fiction
-Psychological Thrillers
-Educational Materials.

I teach Creative Writing, English Language Arts, reading comprehension, study skills, and test preparation. I have created and facilitated academic success workshops and information sessions for various departmental programs at the college level. My degree and certifications include a B.A. in Political Science and English, the Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing, and a Poynter ACES Certificate in Accurate, Audience-Focused Editing.
Services
Fiction
African American Fiction Mystery & Crime Paranormal Romance
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Education & Reference
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • ACES Poynter Certificate of Editing
  • ACES Poynter Certificate in Accurate, Audience-Focused Editing

Work experience

Fanatics, Inc

Aug, 2021 — Present

Review content for a broad range of products including apparel, headwear and hard goods for all ages and all sports leagues and teams. Check for correctness (grammar, product presentation, etc) and to ensure all content matches the company’s tone and branding initiatives. Collaborate with other teams in the department to make sure that the appropriate content makes its way to the site in a timely manner.

My responsibilities include:
• Reviewing all content for correctness (grammar, product presentation, etc.)
• Ensuring product images meet company standards
• Editing content for readability
• Ensuring all content matches site tone and branding
• Coaching team members through edits
• Identifying and resolving product issues
• Demonstrating flexibility by shifting priorities in alignment with business needs

Portfolio

On the Car Ride Home (Lyric book) welcomes readers into a world detailed with a poetic yet conversational tone that guides each chapter, as VLNTNE addresses topics such as self-love, imposter syndrome, and motivation. On The Car Ride Home sets itself apart fro... read more

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