I specialize in clear, concise and accurate editing and writing, turning mediocre texts into ideas and information that sing on the page. I edit, rewrite, copyedit, proofread, index and fact check. I'm also a professional headline writer and gifted writer, with byline stories on a spectrum of subjects.
I am a professional, top-quality editor and writer with nearly 20 years experience editing reports, Web pages, newspaper articles, documents and marketing material on a range of subjects, including science, business, finance, health, education, science, culture and technology. I have worked for an international think tank, the International Herald Tribune, Boston Globe, The Oregonian, a publishing company, radio stations, Web sites, television and other enterprises.
I specialize fast, clear, concise and accurate editing and writing, turning mediocre texts into ideas and information that sing on the page. Want to grab your audience? Pep up your writing? I'm here to help. I’m a professional headline writer and have crafted numerous well-written byline stories on a spectrum of subjects: the environment, the military, food, the arts, health, politics, agriculture and farming.
I offer a range of services, from line editing to copy editing and writing to proofreading. I can fact check, write sharp headlines and index reports. As a former foreign newspaper and radio correspondent, I'm used to working under tight deadlines.
I speak fluent French, am passionate about cooking, music, books and gardening, and have reviewed cookbooks and gardening books.
Education degree
BA, 1 year graduate studies
Major specialization
English
Second specialization
Journalism
First language
English, French
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
I have 20-plus editing and writing experience for range of publications and enterprises, from newspapers to Web pages, and advertising outlets to a think tank. Here are a few companies I've worked for either on staff or on a freelance basis:
International Herald Tribune, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, Tour de France Web site, The Oregonian, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, National Public Radio, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Monitor Radio
Computer experience
Microsoft Office, Paint Shop Pro 9, Dreamweaver MX 2004, Adobe 7.0, Photoshop 6, Quicken, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox
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