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Skills

  • Copy Editing
  • Copyediting
  • Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Rewriting
  • Women
  • Writing
  • Associated Press (AP) Style
  • Book Editing
  • Book Writing
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • Copywriting
  • English Grammar
  • English Spelling
  • Feature Writing

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Services

  • Copy Editing and Proofreading

    $25/hr Starting at $50 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    Although I began my career checking scripts for a television program, I’ve spent the better part of the last 16 years editing and proofreading a variety of written materials. I’ve worked in the cable...

    Associated Press (AP) StyleChicago Manual of StyleCopy EditingCopyeditingCopywriting

  • Book and Script Editing

    $25/hr Starting at $50 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    After spending a number of years reading and evaluating fellow Writers Guild members’ screenplays, I tried my hand at editing books. After all, screenwriters often pen novels, and vice versa. So when...

    Book EditingBook WritingCopy EditingCopyeditingEditing

About

Let's get it write!

EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE

I’m an editing professional with more than 25 years in media, marketing and advertising.

I’ve edited everything from Guns ‘n Roses concert posters to Howard Stern’s birthday bash signage to The Beatles Channel launch materials for Sirius XM Radio.

I’ve proofed and edited for ad agencies Foote, Cone & Belding, Pipeline PS, Prime Access and Initiative Media. Projects included:
• Brochures, print ads and more for Gerber “Graduates”
• Enbrel TV spots storyboards
• Motorola's “Hello Moto” mini website for the RAZR V3
• Qwest Communications’ direct mail, webpages and banners
• Webpages and booklets for Merck brands Isentress and Victrelis

I’ve also edited books, including "Space Case" by Dan Fiorella and "Creating Apps: The Guide for Ordinary People" by Jacqueline D. Anderson.

As Direct Marketing Supervisor, I wrote direct mail copy for Showtime Networks (Showtime, The Movie Channel, Sundance Channel and FLIX). I’ve also written articles, film reviews and more.

I reviewed and evaluated screenplays for the1996 Nantucket Film Festival. I also evaluated finalists' scripts in the news and documentary categories for the Writers Guild of America, East Annual Awards.

I make sure all copy is clean, correct, concise and precise before it goes to celebs, clients or department heads for approval, and I strive to meet - and exceed - all stakeholders' expectations. Put your words in my experienced hands and I'll do the same for you.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Journalism from New York University.

You can check out my resume at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslienelson/

And check out my portfolio:
https://laanelson.wixsite.com/mywork


SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES

• Editing, proofreading, writing
• Research and fact-checking
• Print production
• Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
• Track changes in Microsoft Word
• Working knowledge: Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook, AMA
• Detail and deadline oriented

Work Terms

I still work full time but I'm available evenings (Monday thru Friday) and weekends.

I charge $25/hr. for editing and for proofreading. Depending on the project, I may charge by the hour, by the word or by the page. We can negotiate, but I generally follow the rates set down by the Editorial Freelancers Association:
https://www.the-efa.org/rates/