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Experience
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Expertise
Selected Knowledge
Skills & Expertise
Superior knowledge of the English language, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, word usage, and emerging trends in contemporary language development (including editing for inclusive language).
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Excellent working knowledge of the tools of the editing/writing trade, including Microsoft Office suite; Adobe Pro; Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.); Merriam-Webster Dictionary (11th Ed.); and We Transfer file sharing.
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Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
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High-level communication skills including active listening; awareness of different communication styles; openness; respectful feedback; confidence; and empathy.
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Eight+ years of experience as a freelance editor for a wide range of projects, from cookbooks to finance to educational textbooks to trade fiction.
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Proven ability to work successfully with a range of clients, including publishing companies, independent authors, nonprofit organizations, and businesses.
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Résumé
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I am an experienced editor with decades of experience as a wordsmith. From an early focus on creative writing to a master's degree in literature to my professional philanthropic work to my 9+ years as a freelance editor, working with words is a polestar for me.
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As an editor with Heidi Dorr Literary Services, I provide editing expertise for four services: manuscript evaluation; developmental editing; authenticity/diversity reading; and proofreading.
I've edited 60+ books to date and am equally proficient with finely detailed work such as proofreading and macro-level editing services such as developmental editing and manuscript evaluations. As an authenticity reader, I accurately and respectfully identify bias, stereotypes, inaccurate language, and provide in-depth feedback with online links for additional reference.
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I possess a native command of the English language and have a bachelor's (BA) and a master's (MA) degree in literature with concentrations in the fine arts.
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I am a respectful, clear communicator and meet all deadlines with ease. I enjoy working with independent authors, publishers, organizations, and businesses. I'm an accomplished team player with a high level of professional integrity.
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Education
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Master's of Arts (MA)
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.
Areas of focus: Comparative Literature/ Creative Writing/ Poetry / Art History / Dance / Street Performance Art.
Bachelor’s of Arts (BA) with honors
William Smith College, Geneva, NY.
Areas of focus: Comparative Literature / Creative Writing/ Poetry / Photography / Printmaking.
Editing-related education includes:
Classes/courses from Editorial Arts Academy; University of Chicago Graham School; Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA); Freelancers Union; Louise Harnby of the UK; Editors Canada, and ACES, the Society for Editing.
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Areas of focus include:
Developmental editing for fiction and nonfiction; effective use of tools for expert editing; proofreading with precision; editing recipes and cookbooks; editing children's picture books; editing for conscious and inclusive language; editing for young readers; mastering editing for bibliographies and charts; and expertise with the Chicago Manual of Style.
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