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I am a professional writer, editor, and proofreader with 23 years' experience. My specialty is copyediting and proofreading manuscripts. I am extremely detail-oriented. I use AP, AMA, and Chicago Style, among others. I provide crystal-clear, clean grammar; and strict attention to style, consistency, flow, logic, accuracy, and spelling. If I am away or maxed out, you may always contact me here, and I will respond within or before 24 hours: WRITING HELP NOW!
Experience in the area
http://sites.google.com/site/yourwordchanneler/
Organizations
Editorial Freelancers Association, USA
Publications
Online e-zines; poetry presses; please inquire for complete, detailed list.
Education/Credentials
BA, English, University of Georgia. Graduate Study, English, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
Past/Present Clients
More than 150. Will provide partial list of references upon request.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| hame | 01/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for taking the time to help ..... |
| hame | 01/29/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks |
| hame | 01/28/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks |
| hame | 01/27/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks |
| hame | 01/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from WordChannel
2012-01-31 relation, relationship:
Dear Hame, Thank you for writing. A "relationship" is an active entity that exists between two or more people, places, or things (nouns). "My relationship with my wife is positive." "The relationship
2012-01-30 the use of "a" and "the":
Dear Hame, You would say, "Peter, why don't you go to a shoemaker? A shoemaker can make you the right shoes." OR you could say, "Peter, go to a shoemaker. The shoemaker can make the right shoes for
2012-01-29 the use of:
Dear Hame, You are very astute, and that is good! Perhaps you should be teaching me!:) In theory, you are correct; however, I think you're overcomplicating things. It can go either way -- of course
2012-01-28 the use of "a":
Dear Hame, Thank you for writing. You could say, "Literature has a healing power, and it helps one enhance his understanding of life," or you could say, "Literature has healing powers that can help
2012-01-27 one, you, everyone:
Dear Hame, You are quite right about the necessary usage of his/her that comes with using "one" in this context, and it does become very tiresome! For example, I edit a great deal of scientific abstracts
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