"Throughout our time together on the committee, during meetings and in working closely with her . . . , I’ve been blown away by [Jaime's] attention to detail, professionalism, and friendly demeanour."
– Vicky Bell, Co-Chair of Certification Steering Committee, Editors Canada
A Success Story
Cara wanted to write a book for clients to use as a supplement to her seminars. I provided Cara with a structural edit for her book, and a stylistic and copy edit of her subsequent draft. Within three months of handing me her manuscript, she had a self-published hard copy in her hands. Her book has been so popular, it is in its third reprint. Cara has now published her second book.
See below for examples of a structural edit versus a copy edit, so you can see the difference.
Cara wanted to write a book for clients to use as a supplement to her seminars. I provided Cara with a structural edit for her book, and a stylistic and copy edit of her subsequent draft. Within three months of handing me her manuscript, she had a self-published hard copy in her hands. Her book has been so popular, it is in its third reprint. Cara has now published her second book.
See below for examples of a structural edit versus a copy edit, so you can see the difference.
Social and general sciences
Best, Lisa. Taking Control over Anxiety and Panic: A Therapeutic Approach. Self-published, 2021. Structural edit, stylistic edit, copy edit, and proofreading.
Department of Psychiatry, Alberta Health Services. Quarterly newsletters 2013–2015, annual reports 2014–2015. Stylistic edit and copy edit.
Kamps, Paulene. Autism: Exploring the Explosion. Self-published, 2020. Manuscript assessment.
Milne, Cara. Building Community: Practical Way to Build Inclusive Communities for People Who Are Vulnerable. Self-published, 2017.
Manuscript assessment, stylistic edit, and copy edit.
Milne, Cara. Noticed, Known and Missed: Strategies to Support Purpose and Connection for People With Disabilities. Self-published,
2020. Manuscript assessment, stylistic edit, and copy edit.
Technology
Information and Communications Technology Council. Research reports, 2022. Copy edit.
LabourX Ltd. Research report, 2023. Copy edit.
General non-fiction
Connelly, Joseph. Results Matter: Six Questions to Make You a Better Leader. Self-published 2023. Manuscript assessment and copy edit.
Gooliaff, Shauna. The Power of Finding Your Passion: Pass It On. Self-published, 2020. Manuscript assessment, stylistic edit, and copy edit.
Memoir
Weaver, James. Like Me: A Memoir. 2021. Manuscript assessment.
Best, Lisa. Taking Control over Anxiety and Panic: A Therapeutic Approach. Self-published, 2021. Structural edit, stylistic edit, copy edit, and proofreading.
Department of Psychiatry, Alberta Health Services. Quarterly newsletters 2013–2015, annual reports 2014–2015. Stylistic edit and copy edit.
Kamps, Paulene. Autism: Exploring the Explosion. Self-published, 2020. Manuscript assessment.
Milne, Cara. Building Community: Practical Way to Build Inclusive Communities for People Who Are Vulnerable. Self-published, 2017.
Manuscript assessment, stylistic edit, and copy edit.
Milne, Cara. Noticed, Known and Missed: Strategies to Support Purpose and Connection for People With Disabilities. Self-published,
2020. Manuscript assessment, stylistic edit, and copy edit.
Technology
Information and Communications Technology Council. Research reports, 2022. Copy edit.
LabourX Ltd. Research report, 2023. Copy edit.
General non-fiction
Connelly, Joseph. Results Matter: Six Questions to Make You a Better Leader. Self-published 2023. Manuscript assessment and copy edit.
Gooliaff, Shauna. The Power of Finding Your Passion: Pass It On. Self-published, 2020. Manuscript assessment, stylistic edit, and copy edit.
Memoir
Weaver, James. Like Me: A Memoir. 2021. Manuscript assessment.
Engineering
Upside Engineering Ltd. Empowering for 25 Years. Self-published, 2014. Writing and copy editing.
Upside Engineering Ltd. Canada's Best Managed Companies application. Company awarded distinction 2014. Structural, stylistic, and copy edit.
Upside Engineering Ltd. Empowering for 25 Years. Self-published, 2014. Writing and copy editing.
Upside Engineering Ltd. Canada's Best Managed Companies application. Company awarded distinction 2014. Structural, stylistic, and copy edit.
Children's fiction
Dekker, Anthony. Penguin. Self-published, 2010. Copy edit.
Durdin, Mark. Daniel Higginbottom Collection. 2015. Manuscript assessment.
Isham, Steve. Elephant and the Dog. Self-published, 2015. Copy edit.
Isham, Steve and Marion. Digger's Code. Self-published, 2011. Manuscript assessment, stylistic edit, and copy edit.
Isham, Steven and Marion. Daniel the Devil. Self-published, 2012. Copy edit.
Isham, Steve and Marion. Tasmanian Traveller. Self-published, 2005. Copy edit.
Wytrykush, Kurt. Art Girl and the Creative Crew vs the Devious and Diabolical Dr. Grey. Self-published, 2021. Manuscript assessment, stylistic edit, and copy edit.
Dekker, Anthony. Penguin. Self-published, 2010. Copy edit.
Durdin, Mark. Daniel Higginbottom Collection. 2015. Manuscript assessment.
Isham, Steve. Elephant and the Dog. Self-published, 2015. Copy edit.
Isham, Steve and Marion. Digger's Code. Self-published, 2011. Manuscript assessment, stylistic edit, and copy edit.
Isham, Steven and Marion. Daniel the Devil. Self-published, 2012. Copy edit.
Isham, Steve and Marion. Tasmanian Traveller. Self-published, 2005. Copy edit.
Wytrykush, Kurt. Art Girl and the Creative Crew vs the Devious and Diabolical Dr. Grey. Self-published, 2021. Manuscript assessment, stylistic edit, and copy edit.
Communications
Calgary Christian School. 50 Years of Reflecting God's Glory. Self-published, 2013. Copy edit.
Calgary Military Family Resource Centre. Internal documents, 2019. Manuscript assessment.
Shalem Society for Senior Citizens Care. Volunteer Handbook, 2019. Copy edit.
Sword Communications Design & Consulting. Marketing materials, 2008. Copy edit.
Calgary Christian School. 50 Years of Reflecting God's Glory. Self-published, 2013. Copy edit.
Calgary Military Family Resource Centre. Internal documents, 2019. Manuscript assessment.
Shalem Society for Senior Citizens Care. Volunteer Handbook, 2019. Copy edit.
Sword Communications Design & Consulting. Marketing materials, 2008. Copy edit.