Rebecca S
York, United Kingdom
“I understand voice and how to support yours.”
Specialist subjects:
Editing formats:
Education:
BA in Theatre
Occidental College
2009–2013
MA in Music Theatre
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
2015–2016
PhD in Playwriting by Creative Practice
University of York
2022–present
Favorite referencing style
MHRA is always a familiar and welcome sight to me with my theatre and media studies background!
Why I became an editor
I have been performing professionally in theatre since my early teens. Training in speech, singing, and textual analysis has given me a sharp eye for detail and and a deep understanding of narrative voice. I use that training now to help others improve and polish their writing.
Background and experience
Alethea Faust, 2021
Genres: science fiction and fantasy, LGBTQ+/queer identity
Ongoing proofreading services:
• Short story exclusives for Patreon members
• Full-length manuscripts
Socially Tuned, 2020–2021
Content Curation
• Social media posts: proofread provided copy and generate new copy for outgoing posts across platforms
• Content research: gather news articles and trending topics that align with clients’ brand.
• Create and maintain a social media brand identity for a roster of clients
Why I love proofreading and editing
I love helping people refine their writing to express their ideas more clearly. I’m well-traveled and equipped with knowledge from an eclectic resume, including arts education, the sports industry, and production services for theatre festivals. I have adapted years of practical communication experience to my proofreading practice.
Favorite book:
A childhood favorite: The Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud, who made incredibly fun use of footnotes (and worked as an editor too!).
Hobbies:
When I'm not proofreading, I'm writing science fiction plays!
Editing tips:
I always start by marking a copy of the document by hand, whether it's a print-out or a PDF saved in a note-taking app. That way, I can instinctively star, circle, or underline anything that stands out.
