My name is Sarah. Pleased to meet you!
I have been a full-time editor/proofreader for more than eight years, and I love helping authors and academics present their research and ideas in a way that is clear, correct, and consistent.
While completing my bachelor’s degree in English Literature, I honed my passion for the written word into an ability to help others clearly communicate their thoughts, without being hampered by grammar and spelling errors or relying on technical jargon.
In addition to my education and editing experience, I have gained extensive real-word experience, having lived and worked in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. This has given me significant exposure to all three forms of English, allowing me to edit and proofread documents in any style of English.
A little more about me…
B.A. (Hons), English Literature
Spring Arbor University (MI, USA)
2009 – 2013
Awarded the Marsha Daigle-Williamson English Award for Honours Thesis
Member of the E. P. Hart Honours Program
Member of the Alpha Kappa Sigma Honours Society for Scholarship, Character, and Extracurricular Involvement
Maintained a position on the Dean’s List throughout all four years of study
Graduated Summa Cum Laude (3.93 GPA)
Semester Abroad
University of Oxford (UK)
2011
Seminars: “The British Landscape” and “English Language and Literature”
Tutorials: “C. S. Lewis” and “Old English”
University Writing Tutor
Spring Arbor University Writing Centre
2012 – 2013
Tutored students of all disciplines, assisting them with the research, writing, and proofreading process
Helped students become better writers by walking with them through the writing process
In-House Editor
Scribendi
2014 – 2015
Reviewed documents of all types, written by both native and non-native English speakers
Edited and proofread documents such as dissertations, academic journal articles, business documents, and technical manuals
Ensured adherence to each author’s desired style guide, whether it be APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago Manual of Style, or the style guide of a specific journal
Content Marketing Coordinator
Scribendi
2009 – 2013
Organized the creation and distribution of the content appearing on the company’s blog and social media platforms, as well as those of a subsidiary of the company that provided online writing courses
Assisted with the launch of the company’s new website, finding and creating images and content and helping to upload them to the website
Editor/Proofreader
Freelance/Contract
2018 – Present
Assist a range of clients in various fields and disciplines, including academics, small business owners, universities, and more
Work with clients to improve their writing and prepare it for publication; this includes correcting errors related to grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and adjusting the word choice and sentence structure to enhance clarity and readability
Contact me today!
I’d love to chat with you about how I can help make your document shine. Don’t hesitate to get in touch today!
sarahmacfadyen1@gmail.com