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Kay Derochie (ID: 1330748)
Editorial Excellence and Commitment to Service
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Writing, Editing & Translation
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Earnings (Year):
$16,093
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Summary
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| Member Since: |
August 12, 2010 | 7 quotes in last 30 days
| Last Signed in: May 17, 2013
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| Location: |
West Linn, Oregon | United States |
| Would work on site: |
Yes |
| Earnings (All Time): |
$37,308 |
Earnings by Skill (Year): |
| Writing, Editing & Translation |
$16,093 |
| Editing & Proofreading |
$8,236 |
| Ghost Writing & Books |
$7,857 |
| User Guides & Manuals |
$0 |
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| Rate: |
Min. Rate: $32.00 | Min. Budget: $32.00 |
Work Terms |
| Industries: |
Education, Financial Services, Printing & Publishing |
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Highlights
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My Commitment
I will listen to you, collaborate with you, and
apply my editing and writing talents to support your vision and
complete your project to your satisfaction within the agreed-upon
timeframe.
I offer
Superior editorial and rewrite skills to showcase your writing and ensure your message is accessible to your readers.
Excellent organizational skills to integrate all factors of your project and keep it on track.
Professional customer service skills to assure you ease of communication and a satisfying experience.
Higher education in copyediting, developmental editing, substantive editing, acquisition editing, typecoding, and proofreading.
Higher education and teaching experience in writing and literary criticism.
My Focus
Non-fiction (all forms for print and web in all industries)
~ Copy editing
~ Developmental Editing
~ Substantive Editing
~ Rewriting
Fiction (including children's fiction and poetry)
~ Developmental Editing
~ Substantive Editing
~ Copy editing
~ Writing synopses
Fields
~ Recovery/self-help/spirituality
~ Literary Fiction
~ Children's Fiction
~ Mysteries
~ Memoirs
~ Liberal arts
~ Psychology and other social sciences
~ Non-profits
~ Education
Reviews
"You have a wonderful editorial eye."
Vinnie Kinsella, Editor, Poet, and Adjunct Instructor, Book Publishing Master's Program, Portland State University
"Kay is a gifted writer."
Lawson Fusao Inada, Poet Laureate of Oregon 2006-2010 and Professor Emeritus of Writing, Southern Oregon State University
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Skills
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| Years of Experience: |
10 year(s) |
| Highest degree: |
Bachelor's Degree |
| Software Skills: |
Microsoft Word, including editorial track changes |
| Additional Skills: |
Copy editing (Electronic and manual) 11 years
Developmental Editing 11 years
Substantive Editing 11 years
Revision and Rewriting 11 years
Writing (Business) 33 years
Writing (Non-Business) 8 years
Project Organization 8 years
Customer Service 33 years |
| Tested Skills: |
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| English Language (Words and Phrases) Test |
98 |
| English Spelling Test (U.S. Version) |
92 |
| U.S. English Basic Skills Test |
99 |
| U.S. English Punctuation and Mechanics Test |
90 |
| U.S. Word Usage Test |
93 |
| U.S. English Grammar Test (For Writing Professionals) |
90 |
| English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version) |
98 |
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Work Terms
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Communication Preferences
Guru's Private Message Board, e-mail, or telephone.
Frequency of communication will vary with the characteristics and length of the project.
Hours
9:00-4:30 Pacific Time, daily (except Wednesdays and Sundays)
Other telephone hours can be arranged to meet my clients' needs, on a project-by-project basis.
Work On-site
I am available for on-site meetings in my geographic area. For large projects, I may be available to travel.
Mode of Payment
Guru's SafePay (escrow) .
Payment Schedule
Deposit of full payment to the escrow account prior to commencement of the project.
50% advance on all projects over $600.00.
15% same manuscript discount.
What I Don't Do
I don't write or edit for technology, mathematics, hard sciences, horror, or science fiction.
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