Ren Baron

Ren Baron – Editor

Line editor, copy editor, and proofreader in North America. I provide effective and insightful academic editing.

Overview

I provide effective and insightful academic editing that hones and elevates authors' work. I offer long-term involvement in publications such as journal articles, anthology chapters, and book manuscripts. I have extensive experience facilitating scholarly and professional writing for graduate students and academics around the world. In 2022, I completed the Editorial Skills program at George Brown College, and I graduated from the University of Toronto in 2018 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in History, East Asian Studies, and Spanish. My work is distinguished by a supportive approach and dedicated attention to detail.

Testimonials

"Ren helped copy edit my dissertation for more hours than I would like to admit, and I could not have finished it without her kind input. My committee told me it was the best writing they have ever seen out of me, and a part of that is due to Ren's experienced hand. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of a solid copy editor." -Britt

"Ren's remarkable reading comprehension abilities lead her to identify effective ways to improve argument and essay structure. Moreover, she is always gracious, encouraging, and engaged, offering the kind of support of any writer needs before putting their work out in the world." -Cynthia

"Ren was extremely helpful with proofreading and copy editing our anti-harassment brochure and my annual newsletter report. She understood the context and was able to elevate my wording to a higher level professionally. She has an excellent eye for detail and is a natural grammatical gatekeeper." -Amber
Services
Non-Fiction
Humanities & Social Sciences
Languages
English (CAN) English (US)
Certifications
  • Editorial Skills Certificate - George Brown College (2022)

Work experience

The Projector: A Journal on Film, Media, and Culture

Jan, 2020 — Present

I edit peer-reviewed articles for an open-access, interdisciplinary journal associated with Bowling Green State University's Department of Theatre and Film.

Self-employed

Jan, 2015 — Present

Line Editing
• Preparation of manuscripts for submission and peer-reviewed publication
• Experience facilitating scholarly and professional writing for academics around the world
Copy Editing
• Ability to navigate and apply unique style guides to suite needs of each client
• Aptitude for helping authors resolve ambiguity and inconsistency in their writing
Proofreading
• A methodical approach and a keen eye for errors missed in earlier editing stages
• Sound judgment and good instinct for when to correct, query, or stet

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