Running at the Seoul Olympics in 1988. My philosophy is to do my best, whether I’m running, writing, or editing. What’s critical? Energy, focus, and paying attention to details.
This photo used with the  permission of Library and Archives Canada.

What kind of editing and writing do I do?

1. Academic. This is the main focus of my editing. From 2021 to 2023 I was the copy editor and editorial assistant for a large nursing textbook published in open access by the University of Victoria. Much of my work involved communicating with the three editors of the book and the 30 additional contributors. Since 2023, I have been editing PhD dissertations. I am an expert in APA style but familiar with other styles as well. Past academic work has included proofreading a specialized online Canadian dictionary and a Canadian literary journal.

2. Authors. I have assisted self-publishing authors at all stages of the editing process, with structural editing, copy editing, and proofreading. I’ve worked mainly on memoirs. Several of my authors have written books set within the context of some of the most dramatic historical events of the twentieth century—World War II and political revolutions in Europe.

It’s crucial to be able to communicate the value of professional editing to self-publishing authors. Although I am regularly updating my technical skills and knowledge (about AI tools, macros, etc.), clients should know that editing software or friends who are “good spellers” are not a substitute for an editor. A self-published book should be written well and preserve the author’s unique voice. It should also be error-free and professional in appearance and layout.

3. Small businesses. I can edit your website and print materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and express your messages concisely. I’m an experienced blogger who can write appropriate articles for your website. Do you speak English as a second language? I can ensure your English communication is correct and expressed fluently.

I am open to work in scientific and medical editing. I have a BSc in biology as well as an extensive background in psychology, human physiology, fitness, and nutrition.

To view samples of my writing, editing, and design work, please visit my Writing, Editing Services, and Design & Promotions pages. I no longer do design work, but my partner, Keith Dunn, is an expert at video production and editing, photography, and graphics. We collaborate on projects requiring both visual and textual expertise.

My Blog page will entertain readers, writers, and editors with posts about writing, books, and the endless quirkiness and fascination of English words.

To view my many articles about running, exercise, books, and personal topics, please visit my running blog here.

Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you have about a project that needs editing or writing assistance. No job is too small!