A few words about myself My mission My services
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A few words about myself My mission My services
A few words about myself I have been in love with the French language for as long as I can remember. After obtaining a College Diploma in Arts and Literature, I registered for a French Writing Certificate, then took a few courses in Communications Studies. But my thirst for knowledge quickly got the better of me: I wanted to learn more and fast! So, with this objective in mind, I bid farewell to university studies and quickly immersed myself in the written word—dictionaries, grammar books, glossaries and reference books―to complete my training on my own. My eye for detail, my critical mind and my inquisitive nature drive me to question words and their meaning―or lack of meaning! With me, the right word always finds its place. No mistake about it! My mission Offer professional copy-editing, proofreading, copywriting, rewriting, creative writing, translation and adaptation services of the highest quality, at competitive rates. My services Proofreading (French and English) ........................................................................................... $1/ minute Reading proofs of an edited manuscript in layout to ensure that these match the mock-up, correct minor mistakes, indicate major ones, and point out inconsistences. Apply author’s modifications or exercise discretion on author’s alterations, as the case may be, ensure accuracy of running heads and folios, verify line and page breaks, as well as page numbers in the tables of contents and cross-references, or add them in as required, indicate where colour should be applied and colour percentage, and validate or flag location of art. In some cases, check blueprints and other types of proofs, as well as film. Writing new copy or rewriting .........................................................................according to mandate Write new copy or certain parts of existing copy in line with campaign guidelines, based on a previous version that requires updating or using reference material supplied by the client that needs to be synthesized. Translation, adaptation and creative writing ........................................... according to mandate Translate a document from English to French or from French to English (a turnkey service provided in cooperation with other translators), adapt the style of a text, adjusting vocabulary to make it appropriate for the intended audience or for target markets (Francophone or Anglophone), create advertising hooks and compelling calls to action, etc. Production coordination ..................................................................................... according to mandate Coordinate, supervise or carry out the following activities: creative writing, adaptation or translation, copy editing, typesetting, graphic design, layout and proofreading. Ensure that the print project’s text and design elements are appropriately incorporated. In some cases, obtain technical specifications and printing proposals. This service may also include page layout, proofreading, checking blueprints and other types of proofs, as well as film. 514 772-1443 [email protected] 1069, rue Manning Verdun (Québec) H4H 1Z9 A few clients A few achievements Agencies bleublancrouge proofreading and copy editing Lexus, Loto-Québec, ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport, ministère du Transport, Quartier DIX30, Réseau des Sports, Toyota, Olymel, Canadian Cancer Society, Vincor, etc. Capital C (Toronto) adaptation, proofreading, creative writing, copy editing and translation Dove (products, promotion and Web), Go Blue, Sunsilk, etc. OSL Marketing adaptation, proofreading, copy editing and copywriting Agropur, National Bank, Dare, Fromageries Bel, Gaz Métro, GE, Harley-Davidson, Moneris, Royal Canadian Mint, Québec Blue Cross, VOX, etc. P2P Proximité Marketing adaptation, proofreading, copy editing and translation Cineplex Odeon | SCENE, Danone (Silhouette and ACTIVIA), Listerine, RoC, Rogers, Sunlight, Vidéotron (Vigilance on the Net Tour), etc. Publishing Houses Les éditions Caractère L’école primaire – Guide du parent, Stéphane Vallée Les alternatives au Ritalin, Francis Brière copy editing copy editing Les éditions Chenelière Éducation Writing sales arguments (for presentation to potential buyers, such as bookstores) Les éditions La Presse | Septembre éditeur | Éditions Voix parallèles À table avec François Chartier, François Chartier CV Expert, Paolo Maillette Dictionnaire illustré du Monde du travail, tome 1 Éloge de la richesse, Alain Dubuc L’instinct Dumont, Denis Lessard Des objets qui ont du métier copy editing copy editing writing, rewriting and proofreading Groupe Librex (Libre expression, Stanké, Logiques, du Trécarré, Publistar) Ces fleurs qui soignent, Anny Schneider and Danielle Laberge Comprendre et rénover sa maison, Jules Auger Cuisiner avec les aliments contre le cancer, Dr. Richard Béliveau and Dr. Denis Gingras Gin tonic et concombre, Rafaële Germain Le bien des miens, Janette Bertrand Notre Afrique, Lucie Pagé Nutrition gourmande, Isabelle Huot and Thierry Daraize Editors’ Association of Canada Voting Member, since 2001 copy editing copy editing copy editing and proofreading copy editing proofreading proofreading copy editing copy editing proofreading copy editing (“voting” means more than 500 hours of editorial work per year)