My qualifications include:
Memberships:
Member of ACES (American Copy Editors Society)
Member of EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association)
Certificates:
Poynter/ACES Certificate in Copy Editing
Courses:
Poynter/ACES Certificate Course
GALE Course, “The Keys to Effective Editing”
Some of the Editing Webinars I’ve Taken:
Editing for Young Readers (ACES)
Bricklaying: Editing for Structure (ACES)
Introduction to Developmental Editing (EFA)
Developmental Editing of Fiction (EFA)
Finding Your Voice (EFA)
The Art of Feedback (EFA)
Introduction to the Chicago Manual of Style (EFA)
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Writing
I believe it helps my editing greatly that I am also a writer. The courses I take and the webinars I attend as a writer also enhance my editing abilities. Therefore, I’m also listing writing memberships and courses.
Memberships:
Member of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators)
Courses:
Just Write for Kids – Picture Book writing course from Emma Walton Hamilton
Just Write for Middle Grade – MG writing course from Emma Walton Hamilton
Crafting Dynamic Characters (Writing Mastery) with Mary Kole and Jessica Brody
Involvements:
Co-Administrator of Children’s Book Hub Facebook Group, with Emma Walton Hamilton