A client writes: "Our copy editor, Freya Godard, . . . worked quickly and carefully to save us from our mistakes." Certified Professional Editor (Certification by EAC is based on invigilated examinations in proofreading, copy editing, stylistic and substantive editing, and knowledge of the publishing process.) Registered supplier with federal government's Professional Services Online supplier database. With 30 years' experience, I am skilled at helping writers express their ideas clearly and concisely while avoiding embarrassing mistakes. My editing also ensures that a document or publication is logical and well organized; reads smoothly and is free of unnecessary jargon; and that the structure and wording are suited to the intended audience. Prompt, diplomatic, and versatile. Two-time finalist, Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. Author of grammar column for EAC's Toronto newsletter. Frequent presenter of professional development workshops. Clients have included Ontario ministries and government agencies; federal departments and royal commissions; book publishers, including Oxford University Press; think-tanks such as the C.D. Howe Institute; universities and school boards; design firms; professional and industry associations; non-profit organizations; and private individuals. Recent or noteworthy projects have involved climate change, occupational health and safety, financial-services training, group buying, auditing, forest regeneration, Aboriginal involvement in environmental assessment, retirement financing, public service broadcasting, mine rescue, public pollicy, trapping and fur harvesting, anti-terrorism law, and shipping routes. Other areas of expertise or interest: homeopathy, riding, sailing, gardening, singing, choral music, opera, and ballet. Long-time resident of Toronto Island. Education: Honours BA, French and German; MA, German; Ontario secondary school teaching certificate. http://www.therightword.ca http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/freya-godard/27/612/837 Keywords:. certified, certification, copyedit, copyeditor, economics, economy, energy, environment, environmental assessment, forestry, French, German, government, health and safety, law, math, mathematics, natural resources, index, proof, proofread, professional editor, public policy, style, stylistic editor, write, rewrite, textbook, textbooks, homeopathy, horses, Toronto Island |
