I started my editing career at a small national magazine, gaining experience in all levels of editing, brainstorming monthly themes and story ideas, liaising with writers, project management, and proofreading. I also took on feature writing, advertising and newsletter design, and development of other publications, and I left as managing editor.

After being involved in every editorial step of the publishing process, I established Think Communications, where I help a wide variety of clients, from independent authors and publishers to nonprofits, government organizations and businesses, connect meaningfully with their readers.

I work on many publication formats, including books (fiction and nonfiction), websites, reports, essays, theses, newsletters, magazines, social media and online learning, on incredibly diverse subjects. See Portfolio.

I’m based in Toronto with clients from around the globe.

What other editing services do I offer?
•  Content design, formatting and layout.
•  Writing (feature, blurbs, captions, report, copy).
•  Transcription and transcription editing.
•  English as a Second Language editing (with experience in ESL teaching, curriculum development and online learning, and working with many authors for whom English is not their first language).

Other word-wonk stuff
I have an Honours BA in English and Cultural Studies.

I’m a long-time member of Editors Canada, the professional organization for Canadian editors, and I’ve taken on several supporting roles with them. In fact, I recently won the President’s Award for my volunteer support over the years.

I’m a past director of the Stephen Leacock Associates, which oversees the Leacock Memorial Medal for Canadian literary humour and its $25,000 cash prize, and also revamped its website and launched its social media platforms.

Bottom line
Whatever the nature or size of your project, I have the experience and skills to help you make the most of your words. And I have access to a pool of talented colleagues who can pitch in whenever additional expertise is needed.

I love language, and I treat your words as carefully as I would my own.

Please see the Contact Me page to get in touch or request a quote.

Thank you!
Joanne