Editors' Association of Canada

Joan Dixon

Profile

I currently specialize in creative non-fiction for adults and young adults but my variety of experience -- spread over 25 years -- includes book and magazine publishing, research, corporate communications and technical editing for a variety of audiences.  As a published and bestselling author of 9 books and editor of many more, I strive for effective and interesting ways to accurately communicate information. I hold postgraduate degrees in history, communications and professional writing. All things Canadian and historical intrigue me and I have particular expertise with biography, sport, aviation, the military and the media.

Loyal clients have referred  to me as a "multi-talented publishing professional" with a "keen ability and eye ... skilled in shaping [manuscripts]. "She has established great working relationships with authors she has edited based on respect and diplomacy."

dixyan projects

48 Redwood Meadows Dr.
Redwood Meadows, Alberta, T3Z 1A3
Canada

Primary contact:403 949-3032
Email:dixyan@persona.ca

EAC Volunteer Participation

  • Certification (2011)
Editorial SkillsMedia/GenresSubjects
  • Consulting and manuscript evaluation
  • Developmental or project editing
  • Structural and substantive editing
  • On-screen editing
  • Stylistic editing
  • Research and fact-checking
  • Writing
  • Rewriting
  • Acquisitions
  • Canadianization
  • Plain language
  • Copy editing
  • Books, general
  • Books, children's and young adult
  • Trade non-fiction
  • Books, self-published
  • Magazines
  • In-house publications
  • Educational materials, general
  • Business materials, general
  • Newsletters
  • Sports
  • Biography
  • Canada
  • Culture
  • Outdoor recreation
  • History, Canadian
  • History
  • Administration
  • Communications
  • Society, general
  • Government
  • Humanities, general
  • Social sciences
  • Transportation
  • Literature
  • Leisure, general
  • Travel and tourism
  • Family
  • Lifestyles

Working Languages

English