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.
Young yet skilled individual with knowledge and first-hand experience with literary editing and publishing. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with minors in English and Anthropology/Sociology. Studied poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. Strong understanding of literary craft and current happenings in the literary world. Former editor of layout and design of one national literary magazine and former Senior Production Assistant of another. Currently employed as a multidisciplinary Abstractor/Indexer for a major publishing company.
I am currently working towards publishing a collection of poems and a young adult novel, with a mainstream literary fiction work to follow. I attended the 2007 Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference as well as many author lectures and readings from notables including Mark Doty, Andre Dubus, Jhumpa Lahiri, C.D. Wright, Erica Funkhouser, Amy Hempel, Xui Di, Marjorie Agosin, Joseph Hurka, and Genine Lentine. I hope to complete an MFA in Creative Writing through a low-residency program within the next few years.
Also broad experience and knowledge of horses. Owned and shown various breeds and disciplines for 16 years including: Hunter/Jumper, Hunt Seat Equitation, Saddleseat Equitation, Eventing, 4-H, Arabian/Half-Arabian/National Show Horse, Thoroughbred, Pintos, Intercollegiate competition.
Education degree
Other, BFA
Major specialization
Other, Creative Writing
Second specialization
English
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Abstractor/Indexer
Editing Experience in Years: 5
Computer experience
Microsoft Office (includes Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
Scored 90% on editing test.
Test score 100% .
Test score 70% to 84%. 
Test score less than 70%.