Editors' Association of Canada

Helen Metella

Profile

As a former front-page editor, magazine editor and TV/radio scriptwriter I excel at fast edits and vivid language.

I make corporate, retail, health, arts and lifestyle copy clearer and prettier.

In addition to nine years' editing at a major-market newspaper and a prominent city magazine, I've edited an HR book and numerous financial newsletters, written ads, brochures, PR copy and radio spots. I've story-edited and co-written three Olympic sports documentaries, two internationally broadcast TV series and an award-winning stand-alone documentary.

I am proficient in CP/AP style, substantive editing, copy editing, fact checking and research, as well as in script coverage and story structure for drama and fiction.

I also teach humorous refresher courses in spelling, grammar and punctuation for business communicators. 

I will ensure that your documents meet the world with accurate, immaculate and entertaining language.

helenmetella.com

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 0C3
Canada

Primary contact:780-436-1163
Secondary contact:780-953-1163
Fax:780-989-0432
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Editorial SkillsMedia/GenresSubjects
  • Copy editing
  • On-screen editing
  • Proofreading
  • Structural and substantive editing
  • Stylistic editing
  • Online editing
  • Research and fact-checking
  • Writing
  • Rewriting
  • Layout and design
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Plays and screenplays
  • Business materials, general
  • Public relations materials
  • Blogs
  • Websites
  • Manuals and how-to books
  • In-house publications
  • Brochures
  • Newsletters
  • Arts
  • Music
  • Cinema
  • Biography
  • Sports
  • Travel and tourism
  • Health
  • Communications
  • Business
  • Family
  • Canada
  • Entertainment
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Construction and real estate
  • Politics

Working Languages

English

Other Interests

History; Outdoor recreation; Geography; Architecture; Food and drink; Animals; Lifestyles