Versatile, newspaper-hardened wordsmith will spot errors you'd never think of. Sports background, but well-versed in subjects ranging from history and politics to automotive, computers and entertainment. Available on almost any schedule, as quickly or as thoroughly as your project requires.
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'm a versatile, newspaper-hardened wordsmith who will spot errors in syntax, tone or fact that you never would have thought to look for.
I'm well-versed in a diverse range of subject matter, ranging from history and politics to automotive, computers and entertainment.
I have significant knowledge of Chinese culture and history and some knowledge of the language, and I have contacts on the mainland.
I have spent most of the past 10 years in or around various newspapers. The Extreme deadline pressures do not bother me, and I am very detail-oriented. The AP stylebook is my bible, but I'm not afraid to sin when the situation calls for it.
I specialize in reworking choppy, hard-to-read narrative to make it smooth and enjoyable.
I'm available to work on almost any schedule and can work as quickly or as thoroughly as you wish.
Education degree
BA
Major specialization
Journalism
Second specialization
Other, East Asian Studies (Chinese)
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Other
Editing Experience in Years: 7-10 years
Work experience:
1. 01 July 2005 - present. Editor, Macomb Eagle
2. 01 Nov 1999 - 31 Dec 2004. Sports copy editor, Quad-City Times
3. 01 Aug 1997 - 01 Nov 1999. Copy editor/reporter, Corvallis Gazette-Times
4. 01 May 1997 - 01 Aug 1997. Sports editor, The Dalles Chronicle
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