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Degrees
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Georgian College (Educational Standards Certification)
Stratford Career Institute, Edit and Proofreading (Chicago Style) Degree
University of Toronto, Master's Degree in Written English and Vocabluary
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My Expert Service
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A published author and editor of over 16 years offering freelance editorial services. Services include, but are not limited to: proofreading,copyediting, structural and stylistic editing, and rewriting.
Fees are charged per manuscript/project. All fees are negotiable and vary greatly, depending upon the length, content and work required. For a 3-page document, I can forward the completed work within 4 hours after acceptance. I always include as many revisions as necessary, as well as typed revisions for easier reading ... I believe in delivering only 100% to my clients.
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Experience & Qualifications
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Published author and editor for over 16 years. I have studied at the Institute of Children's Literature in Connecticut. I am a current member of SCBWI and CANSCAIP, and I also hold voting member status in the EAC. I was also a self-contracting literary agent with a well-established literary agency in Ohio (I specialized in children's literature & media representation).
Above average use and knowledge of the english language and the written word. Extensive background with manuscript evaluations, rewriting, stylistic/structural editing, copyediting, proofreading, and technical editing.
I have extensive experience with many different genres: adult fiction/nonfiction, children's literature (all subjects), self-help, textbooks, poetry, technical/software manuals & brochures, web content, dissertations, newsletters, magazine articles, and even screenplays.
WAS NOMINATED FOR AND RECOGNIZED IN THE 2002 EDITION OF "WHO'S WHO IN U.S. WRITERS, EDITORS & POETS."
SKILLS:
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Advanced computer knowledge & typing skills
- Diligent, thorough, self-motivated worker
- Keen eye for detail
- Able to meet tight deadlines when required
EDUCATION:
Georgian College, Educational Standards Certification
2000 - 2001
Institute of Children's Literature,
1999 - 2000
Stratford Career Institute, Edit and Proofreading (Chicago Style) Degree
1988 - 1990
University of Toronto, Masters Certification in Childcare Fundamentals & Development
1986 - 1989
University of Toronto, Master's Degree in Written English and Vocabluary
1986 - 1989
REFERENCES:
Buchannon Hunziker - Personal Reference - 2001 to 2005
Hunziker Media Group, Founder
Partnership in publishing company. Hold 50% voting and decision-making rights. I hold the title of Chief Editor, as well as President of Operations.
Kristina Kane - Professional Reference
Independent Nonfiction Author, Freelance
Ongoing client.
Recently completed editing on a horseback riding academy curriculum guide.
Gerald Schiano - Professional Reference
Author of true crime novel entitled "Prohibited Activities." Ongoing client.
Darlton Kenton - Personal Reference - 2001
Edited screenplay entitled, "The Hamba." Transferred the screenplay into a full-length novel for him. Also edited his newest cookbook. His website: http://www.dkbooksinc.com/id2.htm has his cookbook, as well as an excerpt from the novel.
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Contact
Lisa Caza
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