Editorial Management
I have experience working as an editorial manager for two culinary magazines. As such, I am adept at managing and working with writers, photographers and other contributors. Creating assignments, helping coach writers, working with a team and maintaining organized and open lines of communication are just some of the aspects of the job I excel at.
In addition to editorial management, I offer per-project editing services.
I can provide a particular type of editing (see below), or discuss a blend of editing types as required for your document(s).
Stylistic Editing
This type of editing involves clarifying meanings, removing jargon or colloquialisms, and generally smoothing the language used. It may involve adjusting the language for reading level or type of audience or purpose.
Copyediting
This editing category is concerned with all things mechanical, such as correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Copyediting also includes checking for internal consistency of facts and document style.
Proofreading
This stage of editing is the final stage of editing, to be completed right before publication. It ensures no errors have been introduced to the final formatting and checks that any inserted artwork is correctly placed.
Style Guides/Dictionaries
The primary style guide I work from is the Chicago Manual of Style, but I also have experience working with the Canadian Press Stylebook and the New Oxford Manual Style. I am able to adapt to house style guides as well and use the appropriate dictionary for the region.
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