Hello!

Why do you need an editor?

It's easy to overlook problems in your written content. I can help by editing your text to leave your readers with the right impression of your company or project.

Why choose to work with me?

Whether your content needs to be polished, reworked, or rewritten, I can help. I know how to refine your text to engage readers while preserving your own unique voice. I'm always in touch and responsive, so working together is easy.

How can I help?

I'm experienced with a range of contents, styles, and levels of editing. I offer professional copyediting, proofreading, and substantive editing services to fit your needs. Explore the links above to learn more about my skills and experience.

ABOUT ME

SKILLS

I'm a professional editor familiar with a variety of content and styles. I'm quick-thinking, pragmatic, and creative, with a sharp eye for detail. My focus is copyediting, proofreading, and substantive editing. My background also includes writing for the web, academic writing, corporate and PR writing, blogging, transcription, and translation.

STYLES

I'm experienced with The Chicago Manual of Style, American Press Style, Modern Language Association Style, Canadian Press Style, and Oxford Style. I regularly work with specific house rules, and I have no trouble sticking to your own style requirements and preferred dictionary.

SOFTWARE

I'm proficient with a variety of word processing and layout software, so it's a breeze exchanging files. My software proficiencies include Microsoft Office (including Word's Track Changes feature), Apple iWork, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Basecamp, and more. With today's many options for marking up and exchanging text, it's quick and easy to work together.

EDUCATION

I have an Honours Bachelor of Arts in bioethics (the philosophy of healthcare and rights) and Russian literature from the University of Toronto, which honed my critical reading skills and showed me the importance of style and tone. I'm pursuing a challenging post-graduate certificate in publishing at Ryerson University to further refine my skills.

LANGUAGES

I've been trained in Canadian, British, and American English, and I have non-native fluency in French. I'm passionated about languages and linguistics, and I've also studied Japanese, Russian, and Italian.

INTERESTS

I've learned a lot throughout my career, and working with a rich variety of subjects is part of why I love being an editor. I also read a great deal outside of work. My interests include literature, publishing, creative writing, media, technology, philosophy, history, poetry, canoeing, squash, ethics, knitting, embroidery, and pets.