Layne W
Houston, Texas, USA
“Let's get your writing tuned up!”
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Editing formats:
Education:
Bachelor of Music
Southwest Texas State University
1997–2001
Favorite referencing style
Harvard
Why I became an editor
I am a constant reader. I have also been blessed with an eye for detail and an ear for the rhythm in language.
I like to use my skills to help people's voices be more clearly heard.
Background and experience
I used to proofread in college. I also spent many years in the corporate world making sure business communication was error free, clear, and concise.
Why I love proofreading and editing
I see written papers like I see music: a piece needs to be finely polished before it's performed. I've always loved taking a phrase and finding the best way to make it shine. Proofreading allows me to help others do the same.
Favorite book:
The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
Hobbies:
I like to make music, cook for my family, and brew beer.
Editing tips:
After I think I've tightened a document up as much as I can, I read it backwards! It sounds odd, but looking at the text in a different order keeps me from seeing "chunks" of words and helps to weed out smaller mistakes.
