Mike Gemmell

312 Longview Court Grand Junction, CO 81507 USA
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Professional Experience

I began my writing-editing career sixteen years ago with two primary activities: (1) documenting products for technology companies, and (2) evaluating manufacturing processes. In recent years I have extended my work to include the editing of writers on scientific, technical, and cultural issues, and found that helping others to shape their message was also immensely gratifying. I also provide editing-proofreading services to both nonfiction and fiction writers on various subjects ranging from technical to philosophical. After sixteen years of writing and editing I made the decision to concentrate on freelance contracting work. As I continue with my writing and editing activities my highest priority is clarity of expression. I derive great satisfaction as a writer and editor by addressing the many important aspects of writing that it takes to achieve clarity such as thematic expression, logical structure, proper grammar, and detailed copy editing and proofreading.

Expertise

Copy Editor
5 Years
Technical Writer
15 Years
Writer
15 Years

Specialty

Books & Literature
4 Years
Technology
15 Years
Science
10 Years

Industries


Book Publishing Consumer
4 Years
Other
15 Years

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Flow Data, Inc. (6-10), G4 Justice Services (6-10), Onveon (3-5)

Computer Skills

MS Office, Windows 7, Adobe Acrobat

Equipment

Personal laptop computer

References

Alexandra York, alexandra@art-21.org Jay Lehr, jaylehr57@yahoo.com Eli Kane, elikane@flow-data.com

Associations

Editorial Freelancers Association American Copy Editors Society Society for Technical Communication

Showcase

Copy editing samples

Memoir
Science fiction
Science fiction short story
Agency editing test

Resume and Recommendations

Copy editing & Proofreading resume

General

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