Editors' Association of Canada

John Firth

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[KEYWORDS: textbook; dissertation; thesis; academic; sociology; psychology; political science; history; sex; gay; labour] 

Whether you're writing a thesis, a textbook, a marketing pitch or a speech, you want your words to express exactly what you mean, without confusing detours of logic or distracting mistakes in spelling, punctuation or syntax. Allow me as your "first reader" to polish your writing till it says precisely what you intend, as clearly and forcefully as possible.  

With a career background in social science research, information systems and administrative support, and with a Master's degree in psychology and a certificate in book publishing, I can bring to your project analytical skills, a passion for organization, and sound judgement based on extensive reading and life experience. I work on most types of non-fiction editing, particularly those involving history, urban issues, human sexuality or popular culture generally.

 

Note to individual clients: I do not charge GST/HST.

767 Markham St.
Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M4
Canada

Primary contact:416 531-5905
Secondary contact:416 531-5905
Email:Contact this editor
Editorial SkillsMedia/GenresSubjects
  • Copy editing
  • On-screen editing
  • Proofreading
  • Mark-up and coding
  • Structural and substantive editing
  • Writing
  • Textbooks, college and university
  • Theses and dissertations
  • Academic materials, general
  • Books, general
  • Academic papers and essays
  • Academic books and monographs
  • Trade non-fiction
  • Tests and assessment materials
  • Gender studies
  • Social sciences
  • History
  • Labour and employment
  • Politics
  • History, Canadian
  • Psychology and mental health
  • Health care
  • Humanities, general
  • Society, general
  • Aboriginal people

Working Languages

English

Other Interests

Entertainment; Music; Canada; Economy, politics, and law, general; Government, municipal; Biography; Cinema; Culture