Olivia Joerges

Olivia Joerges – Editor

Six words that describe me: Wordsmith. Book lover. Strategist. Outdoorsy. Adventure seeker. Storyteller.

Overview

Hi!

I'm Olivia, your freelance writer, editor and communications specialist. I'm a journalist by trade and have diverse experience working in non-profit and corporate organizations. I have 5+ years of editing and publishing experience in digital marketing, newsrooms and self-publishing.

Currently, I am specializing in editing non-fiction for entrepreneurs and business leaders. However, I also have experience editing fiction and poetry, so I accept projects in all genres!

I firmly believe that books have the power to change the world! I also have an innate passion for the written word and strong storytelling.

I have worked on a diversity of books from topics such as leadership and delegation, to Canadian poetry collections and travelling with your dog! Working with me is fun, straightforward, and professional. Send me your manuscript and I'll send it back publish-ready. No overbearing back and forth emails, just excellent editing service. I always offer a free consultation and sample edit to each of my new clients with no obligation.

My services vary, including:

- Developmental and structural editing,
- Copyediting,
- Proofreading,
- Ghostwriting, and
- Book coaching.

In my free time, I love to read, hike, and spend time with my dog. I can't wait to work together on your next book that is "bound" to change the world!
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Coming of Age Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Poetry
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (NZ) English (UK) English (US)
Works with
Shopify Squarespace WordPress
Certifications
  • Honors Bachelor of Journalism
  • Minor in History

Work experience

The Grammar Factory

May, 2021 — Present

I currently work in adult non-fiction book editing, providing authors in the areas of business leadership and entrepreneurship with a high quality editorial experience when publishing their first books. I provide substantive, structural and developmental editing, along with copy and proofreading services on a contractual basis.

Self-employed

Jan, 2021 — Present

In my professional practice, I like to keep things fun, innovative, and specialized, so your team will benefit from my work long-term; whether it’s for a contract of three months or a year.

Do you have a book that needs editing?
A communications strategy that needs renewing?
Content that needs to be refreshed to maximize your SEO?

Search no further. Let’s work together.

The Charlatan

Apr, 2020 — May, 2021 (about 1 year)

As the manager and publisher of an independent weekly newspaper, I managed a team of 13 award winning editors and over 500 volunteer writers. I managed everything from content workflow, to business and outreach.

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