Parlan McGaw
New York, NY USA
25 Years Experience
Professional Experience
I am a meticulous copy editor and line editor with many years of experience working with a wide range of material at all stages of production. I take pride in helping to create a clear, clean, elegant text, and I've served as a critical eye and helping hand to writers of all skill levels. Some kudos I've received: "maintain[ed] impeccable standards in style while turning work around promptly" • "excellent editorial skills . . . a pleasure to work with" • "amazing sensitivity to both language and content"
Expertise
- Copy Editor 25 Years
- Editor 15 Years
Specialty
- Books & Literature 10 Years
- Lifestyle 20 Years
- Arts & Humanities 10 Years
Industries
- Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 20 Years
- Nonprofit 10 Years
- Book Publishing Consumer 10 Years
Media Client List (# Assignments Last 2 Yrs)
- LIFE Books(10+)
- Melcher Media(6-10)
- Random House(1-2)
- Edgeworth Editions(1-2)
- My House magazine(6-10)
- Walker Publishing Services(6-10)
- Biography magazine(3-5)
- Essence magazine(3-5)
Corporate Client List (# Assignments Last 2 Yrs)
- NYC & Company(6-10)
- Columbia University Office of Public Affairs(1-2)
- NYU School of Law(10+)
- The College Board(6-10)
Other work history
Copy Chief at LIFE Books • Copy Chief at Redbook • Senior Copy Editor at the College Board • Copy Editor at TV Guide
Foreign Language Skills
I can proofread Spanish. Rudimentary French and Italian.
Computer skills
Microsoft Word, InCopy, InDesign
Equipment
Laptop, printer, fax.
References
References available upon request.