Editing & Proofreading
Needing a little or a lot of help? You've come to the right person.
NON-FICTION is my area of experience
"Line editing, or grammar editing, remains important, regardless of genre or style. Fiction, however, has elements such as plot and characterization that need to be examined. Nonfiction elements include organization and clarity." ~ Author Learning Centre
Developmental editing
- Have an idea but it's still in its infancy? In a coaching role, I will work with you to clarify your goals and bring structure and organization to your project.
- When you're seeking assistance with creating or updating a website, deciding on-site hierarchy, blog categories and overall voice and tone is something we can work on together. My experience includes knowledge of SEO and user interface design (UI) as a former project manager in the software industry and experience in public relations/marketing.
- Undecided about an idea for a business book and don't t know where to begin? Together we can break down the topic into digestible chunks making it much easier for you to tackle and succeed.
Move Beyond Stuck - Help with chapter content
- As you are writing, you may experience moments of being stuck. I can help you generate content for one chapter or several. In an interview format, we will have a conversation exploring your thoughts.
- I'm the person who listens—to you. The questions I ask help clarify what it is you're attempting to put on paper.
- Interviewing for clarity is something I've been doing for 30+ years. My experience came first as a career coach, then as a facilitator for business excellence and educational program development in corporate and non-profit worlds, as a life coach, and a hypnosis practitioner.
- A published author and experienced editor, what matters most to me is providing support to help you reveal what it is you wish to say and write about. Your voice matters!
- Process: 1:1 private interview via Zoom; session recorded and transcribed; notes provided regarding highlights from my perspective. You choose what is useful to your writing and continue from there.
Line editing
- Think of line editing as a line-by-line review instead of an overall manuscript critique. During the line editing process, I look for flow, tone and clarity, and will highlight problems such as run-on sentences, clichés and pacing.
- Although punctuation and grammar are not the focus of a line edit, I often will do both at the same time. Usually, however, it's still necessary to have copy editing after a line edit.
Copy editing
- As a copy editor, I am reviewing content for punctuation, grammar, spelling and the project’s unique style or rules specific to your project and/or the publication to which you plan on submitting.
Proofreading
- In some respect, this could be considered the same as copy editing. The term refers to the hard-copy process where a “proof” — a test print of a book or other print publication that has been laid out, including graphics etc. — is given a final review before the project goes to print. This is best done after you've worked with a professional format specialist.
- The proofreading stage is your last chance to catch any misplaced apostrophes, typos and missing serial commas before your project is published.
- While proofreading, I am also watching for layout issues such as unintentional extra spaces, missing bylines or incorrectly numbered pages.
Testimonials
When you work with Tamelynda you get more than a book editor, you get a writing advisor.
“I was very impressed working with Tamelynda on completing my book. She did a wonderful job on editing, including rewriting and restructuring sentences and making suggestions that not only made sense but enhanced the reader’s experience. She is dedicated to the process and goes the extra mile and it shows in the reviews the book is receiving. When you work with Tamelynda you get more than a book editor, you get a writing advisor. I look forward to working with her on future projects.” ~ W.T. Hamilton award winning author, speaker and business consultant.
Her ability to clarify key points definitely made the book better.
By providing "fresh eyes" she helped to resolve numerous errors I was overlooking.
By providing "fresh eyes" she helped to resolve numerous errors I was overlooking.
"I had the pleasure of working with Tamelynda on my newly released book, Influential Rapport, Influence and Persuade in Work, Life, and Leisure. Tamelynda brought an incredible amount of insight and perspective to the book and really helped focus areas that might otherwise have been confusing to the reader. Her ability to clarify key points definitely made the book better.
I would highly recommend engaging Tamelynda on your next project as every author needs a third party view to really help bring the book to life." ~ James Seeto author of Influential Rapport, Influence and Persuade in Work, Life and Leisure (Amazon) and The 5 Keys To Hypnotic Selling.
By providing "fresh eyes" she helped to resolve numerous errors I was overlooking.
By providing "fresh eyes" she helped to resolve numerous errors I was overlooking.
By providing "fresh eyes" she helped to resolve numerous errors I was overlooking.
"As a new and inexperienced author in the process of writing a textbook for a very niche audience, I needed support and guidance to ensure that my book would be a high-quality product ready for publishing. Tamelynda Lux’s guidance throughout the editing process was an invaluable learning experience that has already improved my writing skills. By providing “fresh eyes,” she helped to resolve numerous errors I was overlooking. Her feedback helped me to communicate my message more clearly. I would recommend Tamelynda’s editing services to any serious writer about turning out a professional product. I plan to employ her services again in the future." ~ Wendie Webber author of The Devil’s Therapy: Hypnosis Practitioner’s Essential Guide to Effective Regression Hypnotherapy (Amazon)
She kept my voice and improved my writing . . .
By providing "fresh eyes" she helped to resolve numerous errors I was overlooking.
Tamelynda shared her editing insights . . . what I wished to express with much greater clarity.
"Tamelynda is professional and very good at her work. Grammar tends to be one of my weaknesses and a big reason I held back from writing. Tamelynda was able to provide for me just what I needed. She kept my voice and improved my writing while giving extremely helpful feedback. She is also very patient as I was new to this process and she was kind enough to guide me through it. I plan on using her for my next book!" ~ Becky Kronske author of You Are Your Soulmate: Choosing to love and accept all parts of yourself (Amazon)
Tamelynda shared her editing insights . . . what I wished to express with much greater clarity.
She provided a scholarly level of editing that . . . surpassed many who served on my thesis . . .
Tamelynda shared her editing insights . . . what I wished to express with much greater clarity.
"I was most appreciative of Tamelynda editing my book. She provided precise information, allowing me to decide what to do with her editing suggestions. She gave back to me a polished edited manuscript without hampering or losing my voice in the writing. Tamelynda shared her editing insights, bringing together what I wished to express with much greater clarity. She is a professional who understands the importance of allowing an author, like me, to bring my best to the written page." ~ Dr. Larry W. Cowan author of Taking Care of Self when no one else will (Amazon)
Tamelynda fairly estimated her time and did a wonderful job.
She provided a scholarly level of editing that . . . surpassed many who served on my thesis . . .
She provided a scholarly level of editing that . . . surpassed many who served on my thesis . . .
"Tamelynda was recommended to me as an editor after I had several bad, yet expensive, experiences working with strangers. I taught college writing for nearly 30 years and any writer knows that one cannot truly edit or proofread one's own work. I admit to being a little uncomfortable paying by the hour but Tamelynda fairly estimated her time and did a wonderful job. It was a pleasure working with her and look forward to working with her on my next project." ~ Joseph Onesta author of Uneasy Faith: How to Survive Religious Trauma without Sacrificing Spirituality (Amazon)
She provided a scholarly level of editing that . . . surpassed many who served on my thesis . . .
She provided a scholarly level of editing that . . . surpassed many who served on my thesis . . .
She provided a scholarly level of editing that . . . surpassed many who served on my thesis . . .
"Tamelynda Lux edited my first book, and there are several things that I appreciate about her quality and style of editing. She does not take away your voice. Each time she would complete a section of my book, she would send back the version that still contained the mark-ups to see the original with her suggestions, and also she attached the 'clean' version, which had all of her edits with mark-ups removed. Tamelynda is very detailed oriented and provided a wealth of suggestions throughout the manuscript with explanations and questions that prompted me to clarify passages that would enhance the reading audience's understanding. Something that was extremely wise of her is her advice on the referencing of scripture. I had no experience in this area of referencing. Finally, in addition to her price being absolutely fair and reasonable, she provided a scholarly level of editing that matched and surpassed many of my professors who served on my thesis and dissertation committees in graduate school. With Tamelynda Lux, you have the whole package of wisdom and input for the making of a great publication!” ~Joan Weathersbee Ellason, Ph.D. LPC author of Finally.......the How To of Forgiveness: A Three-Tier Approach to Dry Your Tears (Amazon)
I am fortunate and grateful to now have someone as gifted as Tamelynda Lux to call my editor!
I am fortunate and grateful to now have someone as gifted as Tamelynda Lux to call my editor!
I am fortunate and grateful to now have someone as gifted as Tamelynda Lux to call my editor!
"As one who has waited a while to become a published author, one thing I’ve longed to casually and comfortably say is, “my editor . . .”
Tamelynda Lux and I seemed to have connected and hit it off immediately. While we are geographically miles apart, our Zoom meetings always feel warm and personable. That’s exactly what I need and want when I’m engaged in something as intimate and creative as writing.
Of course, Tamelynda has the technical skills needed to catch and correct the too-often-there and overlooked grammatical errors. What means so much to me is her ability to collaborate and hear my voice in my writing and hold true to it in the finished results.
It’s been said, a truly talented dancer makes their dance partner look like a star. Well, that’s what Ms. Lux does as an editor.
I am fortunate and grateful to now have someone as gifted as Tamelynda Lux to call my editor! I look forward to many more dances."
My book came out shining.
I am fortunate and grateful to now have someone as gifted as Tamelynda Lux to call my editor!
I am fortunate and grateful to now have someone as gifted as Tamelynda Lux to call my editor!
"I found Tamelynda on the higher end cost-wise but, my book came out shining. As the old saying goes, "You get what you pay for" certainly applies here. On top of getting a nicely edited book, I got lots of knowledge out of the deal. I started with very little, next to none, and at least now I have a clue. Tamelynda helped me understand the flow of how it all comes together. Thank You Tamelynda"
~ William L Clark, author of Hypnosis... Is It Real? (Amazon)
[Her] keen eye and sense of the story really helped to polish the finished product.
I am fortunate and grateful to now have someone as gifted as Tamelynda Lux to call my editor!
[Her] keen eye and sense of the story really helped to polish the finished product.
"Tamelynda reviewed and edited my children’s book (my first), and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. I am a former English and ESL (English as a second language) teacher, studied journalism, and thought I knew how to write. The good news is I can write, but Tamelynda’s keen eye and sense of the story really helped to polish the finished product. For one thing, she can see the story from the reader’s perspective and make suggested changes that round out the delivery of the content. For any author in need of comprehensive editing, I gladly recommend Tamelynda!" ~ Greg Gibbs, author of The Hummingbird That Could (coming soon!)
Memories Into Memoir
Memories Into Memoir
[Her] keen eye and sense of the story really helped to polish the finished product.
"Writing a memoir gives you a purpose. It was a gift to myself.”~ Participant, Amica Retirement Community, London, Ontario Canada (2018)
Experience
Contributing Writer:
- Thrive Global (online since 2018).
- Caring for Loved Ones (print magazine, February 2020).
- Real Women (print magazine, January 2020).
- Villager Publications, community magazines (monthly from 2017 to 2019).
Published Book:
- Performance Excellence Career Journal - new journal available for 2021.
- Wrongful Dismissal: From Wounded to Thriving: Insights, Tips and Strategies to Help You Tap Into Your Resilient Self: paperback, available through Amazon.ca (published 2015).
Client Projects (selected):
- Finally.......the How To of Forgiveness: A Three-Tier Approach to Dry Your Tears; author Dr. Joan Elason Weatherbee (available on Amazon).
- The Devil’s Therapy: Hypnosis Practitioner’s Essential Guide to Effective Regression Hypnotherapy; author Wendie Webber (available on Amazon).
- Uneasy Faith: How to Survive Religious Trauma without Sacrificing Spirituality; author Joseph Onest (available on Amazon).
- Influential Rapport, Influence and Persuade in Work, Life and Leisure; author James Seeto (available on Amazon).
- The Promise: A Story About Personal Success - non-fiction business strategy book; author W.T. Hamilton (available on Amazon).
- Elsie's Life Story - a memoir written for family and friends.
- Our Memories of Oma - a private book of stories by the grandchildren of their late grandmother.
- Memories Into Memoirs - 8-week workshop series for seniors at Amica London, an affluent retirement community.
- Grant Applications - writer for a number of applications for a regional artist; all grants received: Ontario Arts Council (OAC) and London Arts Council (LAC).
- L.A. Russell, Retrospective of Art to 1954 - a coffee table book; involved from development through to printing.
- Employees Not Doing What You Expect - paperback by Greg Schinkel and Irwin Schinkel
- Personal Advisory Group Administrators’ Handbook - an operational guide submitted to Canadian Association of Family Enterprise (CAFE) and Family Enterprise Xchange (FEX); accepted.
- Family Business Mentoring Program - a program guide submitted to Canadian Association of Family Enterprise (CAFE); accepted.
- Small Business Mentoring Handbook - an operational guide submitted to London and Community Small Business Centre (LCSBC) and London Entrepreneurial Educational Association (LEEA); accepted.
- Corporate Profiles, Resumes and Job Search Documents - 1988 is when I started writing professionally. I have helped many individuals either privately 1:1 or in group scenarios. Group scenarios included workshops at our community library, as an instructor and placement coordinator at our local college, and corporately for restructures.
Professional Development
Key Qualifications Specific to Writing & Editing
- Professional Certificate in Communications and Public Relations, University of Western Ontario
- Copywriting that Persuades and Sells, University Western Ontario
- Editing and Proofreading Diploma Course, Centre of Excellence
- Storytelling in the Digital Age for Nonprofit Marketers, Pillar Nonprofit Network
- Social Media Workshop, Pillar Non Profit Network
- Prospect Researching re Fundraising, Pillar Nonprofit Network
- Professional Co-Active Life Coach, CTI Coach Training Program
- Coaching and Mentoring for Peak Performance, Schulich School of Business, York University
- Diploma in Adult Education, St. Francis Xavier University
- Collaboration, Courage and Risk Workshop, Pillar Non-Profit Network
- Secrets to Creating Online Engagement and Results, Pillar Nonprofit Network
- Outcome Evaluation, United Way and Centre for Community Based Research
- Skills for Teaching in the e-Learning Era, Fanshawe College
Interesting Additional Qualifications
- Certified Consulting Hypnotist (CCH), National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH)
- Certified Professional Hypnotist (CPH), International Certification Board for Clinical Hypnotherapists (ICBCH)
- Certified Simpson Protocol Advanced Hypnosis
- Computer Programming Diploma, CDI Business College
- Certified End of Life Hypnosis Specialist, Hypnosis Practitioner Training Institute (HPTI)
Specializations
- Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual, AZ Trauma Institute
- Certified Psychological First Aid, Instructor Level, Canadian Red Cross
- Certified Mental Health First Aid, Canadian Mental Health Association
- Certified End of Life Doula, End of Life Doula Association of Canada
- Certificate in Addiction Care & Treatment, Faculty of Medicine, UBC, CE
- Understanding & Working With Autistic Clients in Therapy, Dan Jones
- Certified First Aid, CPR, AED, Canadian Red Cross
