Award-winning writer and experienced editor for print and Web with a passion for detail, accuracy and language.
Editing Rates
Rate Per Page
US $8.40
Rate Per Word
US $0.03
Rate Per Hour
US $42.00
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.
This news, arts and copy editor has the breadth and depth of experience to see the forest and the trees. I've written and edited in print and Web formats for community, academic, daily and alternative publications. As a proofreader I've found the errors in the fine print (and the graphics) that editorial, legal and clients missed; I'm the language geek who enjoys parsing sentences. A stickler for clarity and accuracy, I respect deadlines and am not afraid to point out problems. After all, it's my job to find them before a reader does. With a demonstrated commitment to diversity and an ability to put technical data into concise prose that is clear to a lay audience, I can tackle any subject -- with the major exception of sports -- quickly and cleanly.
As a columnist who reviewed writing and editing manuals for Publishers' Auxiliary, the trade paper of the National Newspaper Association, I was clear in my take on editing: the job is to express the writers' ideas and present what the writer has to offer in a clear, concise and professional manner. Meet the writers' goals and respect their tone; the editor's expertise comes into play in using my knowledge not only of language and usage, but of how to reach an audience, in helping the writer/client achieve their aim. I edit from a reader's perspective.
Education degree
BA
Major specialization
Journalism
Second specialization
Other, Political Science
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Freelance writer and editor
Editing Experience in Years: 20
Scored 94% on editing test.
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