Experienced independent professional offering services in English editing and writing, Japanese-English translation, and print layout and design. Handling all types of documents and writing styles.
Editing Rates
Rate Per Page
US $7.00
Rate Per Word
US $0.03
Rate Per Hour
US $35.00
NOTE: these rates are not set in stone and are only an average for this editor. The actual rate applicable to your document will depend on the depth of the edit, the quality of the writing, the topic matter, the proximity of the deadline, the length of the document and several other factors.
I am am independent professional editor, translator, and designer with 10 years of experience in the fields of editing and publishing. I offer the following services for reasonable rates:
- Japanese to English translation - specializing in general essays and documents, letters, business documents, humanities and social sciences, and other non-technical topics.
- English editing, proofreading, and writing/rewriting for all types of documents and writing styles - specializing in essays, letters, general non-fiction (humanities, social sciences, self-help, spirituality, etc.), as well as business and commerce documents.
- Layout and design of books, flyers, brochures, magazines, and other documents, as well as book covers - from basic black and white text layouts to color designs with photos and illustrations.
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
- I have been editing and writing professionally since 1999, and doing layout and design and translation from Japanese to English since 2004.
- In 2006, I completed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Nihongo nouryoku shiken), level 2 (advanced-intermediate).
- I am proficient with publishing and design software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and others.
- I spent five years living and working in Japan as a publishing professional and an English teacher.
- I graduated from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, USA with a Bachelor of Arts in 1998.
Education degree
BA
Major specialization
Other, Cultural Studies
Second specialization
English
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Freelance editor, translator, designer
Editing Experience in Years: 8 years
Work experience:
1. 2004-2007 - Publications Assistant, Byakko Press, Shizuoka, Japan
2. 2002-2004 - Freelance editor/writer, Halifax, NS, Canada
3. 2000-2002 - Assistant English Teacher, Hokkaido, Japan
4. 1999-2000 - Freelance editor, Halifax, NS, Canada
Scored 98% on editing test.
Test score 100% .
Test score 70% to 84%. 
Test score less than 70%.