I am an editor, art historian, curator, and occasional Web designer based in Victoria, BC. I have an MA in art history and am working on a PhD through the University of Washington (Seattle), ostensibly specializing in architectural history but really just getting exceedingly good at research. As a freelance copy editor and proofreader, I frequently work with the University of Washington Press on complex academic and art publications, often on books related to Chinese history, sociology, and art.

Because I have studied Mandarin and Chinese history, I can identify patterns and problems in material written by Chinese authors in English, or material written about China that involves Chinese terms and facts about China. I am very experienced in working with authors whose first language is not English (EFL/ESL).

My academic clients appreciate my comments that push them to think further about their topic; a managing editor at the University of Washington Press calls that ability my "intelligent eye." This is partly the result of having taught writing to college students for several years, but it also comes from intensive training in the multi-disciplinary field of art and architectural history. Plus just way too much reading when I could have been out playing....

I believe that an editor must practice humility and compassion at all times (which of course isn't recommended for a posting such as this!). It's not always easy, but it is always important.