Hello
I'm Rowan, a freelance book editor specializing in copyediting services, a hockey fan, and an avid reader. Obsessed with: dogs, chocolate, potato chips, pop culture & entertainment, and helping authors get their books ready for publishing!
My favourite pastime is getting lost in a book. I have a knack for quickly picking out inconsistencies and noticing errors others don't see. I am drawn to using this ability to help authors with their novels. Attention to detail is my superpower, and my clients love me for it!
My Story
I am a graduate of the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts and an experienced administrative assistant. Before joining the editing world, my work in administrative support suited me well. It enhanced the skills I have always enjoyed using, including attention to detail, enthusiasm for research, organizational aptitude, ability to work with both teams and independently, and working with deadlines. To be honest, it took me a long time to recognize these abilities as strengths! I decided to utilize these skills in another area and hit the jackpot when I found an online proofreading program. I have continued my professional development in the editing field and expanded into copyediting.
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I work with authors of fiction and non-fiction books and online content creators. Because of my personal journey with struggles around self-doubt and recognizing my own strengths, I am drawn to working with novels in the health & wellness genre, focused on self-help, transformation, spiritual development, inspiration, mindset, manifesting, and intuition. It is wonderful to work with authors who are passionate about well-being and whose goal it is to help others. (But don't count me out for a good thriller or mystery novel; it's usually what I have in my hands right before I go to bed!)
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I approach what I do with a passion for supporting an author to achieve their goals. It is an honour to support the creativity and vulnerability it takes to put books and written copy into the world!
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Launching Word on the Sheet as my editing business has been an amazing opportunity to work with people all over the world, helping them bring their stories and messages to diverse audiences.
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Write on,
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Rowan
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I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.