An award-winning newspaper editor and writer, I am used to working on short deadlines and for maximum efficiency. I am a prolific reader of almost all fiction genres, but especially fantasy and romance. As a journalist, I have written and edited stories that cover the full spectrum, from rodeos to rocket science.
Editing Rates
Rate Per Page
US $3.50
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 have been a professional editor for almost 15 years, working on small weekly papers as well as large metros. I majored in English and attended both Rhodes College in Memphis and Middle Tennessee State University, where I completed my degree with a minor in mass communication. I have won several press awards in Tennessee and Alabama for writing, photography and editing, including the first ever award given for headline writing in Tennessee.
I actually began my "career" as an editor in fifth grade, when our class put together its own newspapers. Between school newspapers, annuals and journals, I have spent three-fourths of my life editing copy.
The stories I have written and edited include those involving medical issues, politics, business, horses, agriculture, the arts, education, the military, history and science. I have a passion for accuracy and an eye for errors.
I'm also a lover of fiction, and read romance, fantasy, mainstream and mystery novels whenever I'm not editing news stories.
I can't read a book without editing it -- the errors jump off the page at me and I feel compelled to correct them.
I have attended many editing workshops sponsored by press associations and am proficient in AP style, Little Brown, Strunk & White, Chicago Manual of Style and MLA.
My lengthy experience as a newspaper editor means I am fast and accurate. Deadlines are always met.
Education degree
BA
Major specialization
English
Second specialization
Other, mass communication
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Journalist
Editing Experience in Years: 15
Scored 95% on editing test.
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Test score 70% to 84%. 
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