Editing & Proofreading

"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.

 “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.

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:

• 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):

• 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.
• 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.

Key Qualifications Specific to Writing & Editing

• Professional Certificate in Communications and Public Relations, University of 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)
• 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