Be Your Best Self

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.

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 no 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.

"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.

"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 . . .

"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)

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 (originally published in 2015).
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):

Influential Rapport, Influence and Persuade in Work, Life and Leisure; author James Seeto (available on Amazon).
The Devil’s Therapy: Hypnosis Practitioner’s Essential Guide to Effective Regression Hypnotherapy; author Wendie Webber (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

Editing & Proofreading