Good afternoon,
I am a former journalist and marketing specialist with more than fifteen years of experience writing, editing and proofreading. While I began my career as a newspaper reporter, I later transitioned into marketing for a large foodservice company where my editing skills were further utilized in a variety of mediums, from sell sheets to ad copy and multimedia presentations.
As a freelancer, I have edited the gamut of material, from academic papers to cookbooks, as well as an extensive range of genres, from non-fiction to contemporary fiction.
In my opinion, there are few things more frustrating than reading a great book that has grammar issues. The writer in me is disappointed knowing how much work goes into a novel; my editor self rails at the manuscript's proofreader for allowing mistakes to slip through. It is an honor, but a considerable responsibility, to be trusted to smooth out a manuscript that an author has worked so hard to generate.
Fibromyalgia is a frightening, frustrating disease. I would love to work with you to bring your message to people who have encountered this horrible syndrome.
Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions or would like to see examples of my work. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Mariah Patterson