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 YearsEditor 15 Years

Specialty

Books & Literature 10 YearsLifestyle 20 YearsArts & Humanities 10 Years

Industries

Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 20 YearsNonprofit 10 YearsBook 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.