Hanna N
St. John's, Canada
““The past is always tense, the future perfect.” – Zadie Smith”
Specialist subjects:
Editing formats:
Education:
MA in Gender, Feminist, and Citizenship Studies
Universitat Jaume I
2021–2022
MSc in Environmental Forestry
Bangor University
2018–2020
BSc in Physical Geography
Trent University
2010–2014
Favorite referencing style
My favorite referencing style is Harvard because I find it clean and succinct, but APA is a strong second!
Why I became an editor
My love of writing and communication led me to pursue a second master's degree in gender studies. I became an editor upon recommendation from a professor and mentor who showed me that I didn’t have to choose between my passions. I just created my niche! I have always been a writer, and I love the power of words. Proofreading lets me exercise my perfectionism, explore different styles of writing, learn new things, and help people communicate effectively.
Background and experience
As a communications officer, I was responsible for news articles, website content, reports, and social media in collaboration with academic, civil society, government, and other stakeholder groups. As an independent gender consultant, I performed assessments of community-based constraints for women’s empowerment through agroforestry projects. I also worked as an ESL teacher, a content coordinator, and the head of proofreading for a college newspaper.
Why I love proofreading and editing
I love that every piece of writing is unique. As a proofreader, I am kept on my toes to deliver the best results possible. Plus, there's always something new to learn. I find this combination really engaging!
Favorite book:
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak is my favorite book.
Hobbies:
When I'm not proofreading, I'm most likely playing roller derby, walking my dogs, or getting lost in a book.
Editing tips:
I like to skim read random paragraphs of the document to get a feel for the author's voice. This helps me to understand the structure and avoid getting lost in the content while proofreading.
