Overview
I have edited across all the social science disciplines (sociology, anthropology, policial science, history, etc.) as well as business history and even some economics. Clients have included experienced writers, new writers, and ESL writers.
Creatively, I worked as a script reader for three Tony-award winning theaters (submitting reports on strengths and weaknesses of scripts) and as literary manager at a regional theater. I have also worked one-on-one with playwrights on dialogue, continuity, character development, and more.
My skills include:
• Moving seamlessly between different types of projects.
• Substantial experience editing all levels of writers (experienced, novice, ESL, etc.).
• Collaborating with clients to make sure individual needs and expectations are met.
• Experience with Chicago Manual of Style (CMoS), American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press (AP), and myriad house guidelines.
• Editorial responsibilities can include but are not limited to: detailed line-by-line edit or simpler proofread; conformance with style manual/house style; polishing and rewriting for clarity; correcting wording (ESL authors); reorganizing paragraphs or sections for continuity and flow; deleting repeated information; comparing citations to references and vice versa; querying if copyrighted items have permissions approval; checking URLs; comparing tables/figures to text and vice versa; and more.
I hold a BA in English, with a Minor in Theater. I also hold a certificate of graduation from the New York Institute of Photography. One of my photos was published in American Theater magazine; before moving to New York City, I was the company photographer for ShawChicago.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Volunteer of the Year, Tree House Humane Society, for editorial and other work.
- Certificate of Appreciation, Jackson Heights Beautification Group, for work as the managing editor of its quarterly community-based newspaper.
Certifications
- Certificate of Graduation, New York Institute of Photography
Work experience
Self-employed
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