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.
Journalism major. 27 years experience writing and editing software documentation, marketing materials, user guides, instruction sheets, essays, political commentaries, magazine articles, business communications and magazine articles.
Devoted to details of English grammar, usage, spelling and punctuation.
Use U.S. International keyboard for foreign names and words.
Adhere to Chicago Manual of Style.
Expert in WORD documents.
Check computations.
Provide pointers on style, organization and logical flow.
Do not accept assignments for college theses.
I have worked both as a freelance consultant and a captive employee of major corporations. I have extensive experience working in software development environments gathering information from varied experts and producing cohesive user and marketing documents. I also edit professional business communications, instruction sheets, autobiographies, magazine articles and other works by people who wish to publish on their own.
I like to agree on a deadline and commit to finishing within 5% of schedule.
You will find my communications easy to understand and courteous. I am able to guide the novice author as well as meet the demands of the experienced publisher.
For non-fiction works, there must be an agreement on the responsibilities for fact-checking, which may require additional communications and research.
Education degree
BA
Major specialization
Journalism
Second specialization
advertising
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: freelance editor
Editing Experience in Years: 27
I have worked both as a freelance consultant and a captive employee of major corporations including: Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette; General Telephone & Electronics; Archives Corp.; Century 21 Int'l Real Estate.
I have also worked with novice authors to help them with works they want to publish on their own.
Computer experience
MS OFFICE (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT) PAINT for editing photos
PennyPenny is not available at this time.
Scored 90% on editing test.
Test score 100% .
Test score 70% to 84%. 
Test score less than 70%.