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Jeanne B.

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Editor, proof reader, copy writer

As a seasoned professional, I’ve worked in the publishing industry for over twenty years. I started my career as a freelance journalist, then as an in-house editor for LexisNexis Canada. I currently work as a freelance editor and writer. Just completed my profile on this site. Hope to help with all your editorial needs. I can provide references upon request.

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Author

Solstice Publishing
Sep 2011 - Present
Authored a young adult novel entitled Invisible published by Solstice Publishing which has recently been optioned for film. Had several short stories published and won first place in the Writes of Caledon Short Story Contest. My novels, The Barely Boy and Dark Angel were finalists in the 2010 and 2011 Strongest Start Contests. One of my short stories “Thom’s Journey” is part of an Anthology entitled A Visitor to Sandahl.

Freelance editor

self employed
Dec 1996 - Present
Responsibilities include editing, proofreading, inputting, typesetting/formatting and research. Projects worked on over the years include many non-fiction books, academic texts, loose leaf titles, journals, newsletters, on-line titles and, novels. Other responsibilities include, liaising with authors, adhering to deadlines and budgets. Clients include professional publishers, private businesses and authors.

Editor

LexisNexis Canada
Apr 1991 - Oct 1996 (5 years, 6 months)
Responsible for editing a number of books, loose leaf titles, newsletters and journals. Conducted research and fact checking. Secured permissions for copyright. Co-ordinated submissions from various authors. Hired freelancers. Worked to budget and tight deadlines. Designed book covers and newsletters.

Education

Journalism diploma

Canada 1989 - 1991
(2 years)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Canada 1986 - 1989
(3 years)

Publications

Invisible

Solstice Publishing
Lola’s not pretty. Lola’s not popular. Lola wishes she could disappear … and then one day she does just that... For seventeen-year-old Lola Savullo, life is a struggle. Born to funky parents who are more in than she could ever be, Lola’s dream of becoming a writer makes her an outsider even in her own home. Bullied and despised, Lola still has the support of her best pal Charlie and Grandma Rose. Not only is she freakishly tall, Lola’s a big girl and when forced to wear a bathing suit at her summer jo

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