Composing/Copy Editing Background
Writing, correcting, revising, and/or adapting the written word is a learned skill. It emanates from a sound educational foundation, the opportunity and desire to read voluminous amounts of books, and the resultant ability to effectively write, modify and appropriately manipulate "the written word."
If you are in need of a writer/copy editor who is able to use real-world experience to objectively compose and/or review your work and help you get your work published; or if your first language is not English, and you need to "Americanize" your manuscript, you have come to the right spot.
Welcome to my web site. I am Carolyn Harrison, The Word Doctor, an independent contractor who focuses on "doctoring words." When I write or copy edit anything, I question everything, know where to find most answers, and consistently look for inconsistencies and improbabilities.
The following pages not only take you through the background and experience that enable me to adeptly accomplish the requirements inherent in mastering those unwieldy sentences, logical fallacies, and inept word choices, they also help to explain my deep-rooted understanding of...the written word.
Welcome
The Word Doctor, LLC Copyright 2010 All rights reserved.
"From now on, ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put."
Winston Churchill
...professionally composing/editing "the word"...
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Please contact me 24/7/365 at: 208.939.9646
Full Member of the American Copy Editors Society
“…thanks again for your quick and efficient work for us.
I hope we can ask you to fill in again.”
Randall Crane, Editor
Journal of the American Planning Association
Deptartment of Urban Planning
UCLA School of Public Affairs
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“In the process of starting my first business, Carolyn provided the writing, editing, and proofreading skill I needed to get me through the most difficult of challenges. She is extremely motivated and very detail-oriented. I was very impressed by her ability to work on multiple projects and still provide exceptional quality.
She truly exceeded my expectations, not only as a client,
but also as a person."
Kyle Holland
President/CEO
Home Care of Hope, LLC
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"It is very rare to come across someone as conscientious as you are. Rajiv and Aarthi both tell me that you have been a joy to work with...it is really wonderful to work with someone like you..."
Pritpal Kaur Mehtab
Managing Editor
Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd.
Testimonials
Why choose me as your copy editor?
- Accurate and detail-oriented - received 90% on Cactus Communications-administered preliminary ten-document copy-editing test, resulting in an offer of employment.
- Expeditious and efficient – copy-edited four documents with a total of 47,805 words in a twenty-four-hour period for the University of California/Los Angeles (UCLA).
- Experienced/Unique – composed, copy-edited, and/or proof read documents in various capacities for more than 20 years (in collaboration with inventor, wrote a provisional patent that was issued by the USPTO in record 15 months, wrote grant application for YMCA that resulted in quarter-of-a-million-dollar grant to keep the Y's indoor soccer arena open).
- Woman-owned enterprise – The Word Doctor, a limited liability company, was incorporated in November, 2010, as a woman-owned firm, offering eligibility and opportunities for set-aside federal projects.
"No way of thinking or doing...can be trusted without proof."
Henry David Thoreau
Member of the Editorial Freelancer's Association
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“Carolyn Harrison is one of our most communicative, prompt, and responsible freelance editors. She has continually exhibited astuteness in her approach to challenging situations.”
Yasmin Cherakkaparambil
Senior Managing Editor
Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd.
