Kelsey R
Eugene, United States
“It's the smallest details that make the biggest difference.”
Specialist subjects:
Education:
BA in Chinese Language and Literature
University of Oregon
2012–2016
Favorite referencing style
Chicago is my favorite, as it’s the one I use the most. MLA comes in second place.
Why I became an editor
Language is my passion! This includes writing, reading, learning languages, and teaching languages. As I have a love for learning and a nearly obsessive need to correct errors in texts, proofreading is a job that brings me immense delight. The only thing better is being able to help others make their writing shine!
Background and experience
I have worked in a variety of jobs ranging from wildland firefighting, laboratory work, the wine industry, and tutoring in an English as a Second Language setting. I’ve done frequent proofreading in a laboratory setting, which generally involves reports, standard operating procedures, and forms.
Why I love proofreading and editing
There is something so satisfying about reading a piece of writing and getting so lost in the content that you don't notice the words in front of your face. That's when I know something has been written, edited, and proofread with excellence. While I enjoy proofreading nearly anything, I am partial to fiction (especially science fiction and fantasy), language and literature, Asian culture and history, forestry, and botany.
Favorite book:
Jingo by Terry Pratchett
Hobbies:
When I'm not proofreading, I'm likely to be found wandering the forest, writing, reading a book, or napping with said book on my face.
Editing tips:
Before you call a document completely done, read it aloud or use a text-to-speech function and listen to it. You'd be surprised how easy it is to catch areas that don't sound quite right.
