I bring a wealth of diverse skills and interests–and more than 10 years’ experience as a freelance editor and writer–to every project.
I am fascinated by the fluidity of language and its constant evolution with changing communication styles. I believe in the importance of plain language, conscious editing, and accessibility in document design, and I will advocate for them in every project I take on.
Ongoing professional development is a vital component of my practice. I regularly participate in writing and editing workshops, complete college and university-level coursework, and am a member of several professional writing and editing organizations.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Editing for Conscious and Inclusive Language. Editorial Freelancers Association. Instructor: Crystal Shelley.
- Introduction to Plain Language Principles. Editors Canada. Instructor: Michelle Waitzman.
- Design for Readability. Editors Canada. Instructors: Lisa Orchard and Christa Bedwin.
- Accessibility for Editors. Editors Canada. Instructor: Suzanne Schaan.
WRITING & EDITING COURSEWORK
George Brown College:
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- Grammar and Punctuation
- Structural and Stylistic Editing
- Copy Editing
- Proofreading
- Production Editing
The University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies:
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- Summer Writing School Creative Writing Intensive
- Memoir Writing I
Toronto Metropolitan University, Chang School of Continuing Education:
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- Memoir Writing II
- From the Horse’s Mouth—Getting Published
SCIENCE
University of Toronto:
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- M.Sc. Botany
- B.Sc. Plant Pathology
MARKETING
University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies:
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- Building Media Relationships
- Marketing to Win
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