Susan VanHecke

Norfolk, VA USA

Professional Experience

Certified copyeditor, award-winning author, and seasoned journalist bringing decades of experience, scrupulous attention to detail, and a profound respect for the writer's voice to every project. I provide a full range of professional editorial services to publishers, organizations, and individuals seeking to create clear, powerful, and compelling communication. Copyediting, proofreading, writing, cowriting, ghostwriting, fact checking, photo research and acquisition, Americanization (UK to US English). For complete resume, client list, testimonials, and writing samples, visit www.SusanVanHeckeEditorial.com.

Total Media Industry Experience

25 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Bloomsbury Publishing (3-5), Candlewick Press (1-2), Charlesbridge Publishing (1-2), Disney-Hyperion (1-2), Hay House (1-2), New World Library (1-2), Scholastic (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Amnet Systems (6-10), Virginia Arts Festival (10+)

Computer Skills

Word

Awards

ALA Notable Children's Book Junior Library Guild Selection CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People SCBWI Work-In-Progress Research Grant

Associations

Editorial Freelancers Association Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators