Creative, detail-oriented editor/writer/grant-writer available to proofread and provide creative feedback for projects like academic papers, textbooks, literary works, professional documents, and grant proposals.
Editing Rates
Rate Per Page
US $7.00
Rate Per Word
US $0.02
Rate Per Hour
US $28.00
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 a detail-oriented and organized freelance editor/writer with the necessary skills, commitment to perfection, and experience to provide editorial assistance in academic writing (familiar with MLA, AP and APA styles), professional writing (grant writing and speeches, specifically), and creative writing (fiction and nonfiction prose). I am well-versed in the components of English grammar, spelling, and structural coherency.
My personal and professional characteristics include:
*Passion for the nuances and intricacies of the English language
*Attention to detail
*Thrives under pressure and deadline
*Creative when permitted, yet conventional when necessary
*Commitment to quality work
Education:
*B.A.--Psychology, Minor English, 2008, University of Missouri-Columbia (Honors College Graduate, and Magna Cum Laude with 3.81/4.0 GPA)
Relevant Coursework:
*Structure of American English
*Nonfiction Prose Tract
*Intermediate Fiction
*Principles of American Journalism
*News Writing
*Communications Law
Related University Experience:
*Completed in-depth course exploring the structure of standard American English.
*Completed AP Style training program.
*Provided grammatical and structural advice to fellow creative writing students in workshop format.
*Edited articles meant for peer-review publication in social psychology research lab.
Education degree
BA
Major specialization
Psychology
Second specialization
English
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Grant-writer, TEFL teacher
Editing Experience in Years:
Current: One year writing and editing grant proposals for non-profit organization; 11 months editing TEFL essays for Korean English-language students; 11 months freelance speech editing
Long term: 2003-2004 high school yearbook editor-in-chief; Five years editing university peers' academic papers; Four years editing/critiquing fiction and literary nonfiction pieces; One year editing articles meant for peer-review for university psychology lab
Scored 94% on editing test.
Test score 100% .
Test score 70% to 84%. 
Test score less than 70%.