Natalia Iwanek
Copy editor,
Proofreader, and Writer
FREELANCE EDITOR -
ABOUT ME
Member of Editors Canada
Natalia Iwanek is a Toronto-based freelance copy editor, proofreader, and writer. With a passion for literature and languages, this self-proclaimed bookworm, devours and collects books at, what some would call, an alarming pace.
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Originally hailing from Poland, with Ukrainian ancestry, Natalia was raised in Toronto and has lived in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Guatemala, and Argentina.
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She has completed Simon Fraser University’s Editing Certificate Program and has attended Ste. Anne’s University, York University, and Athabasca University as well.
She is hard-working and detail-oriented. Completing projects in an efficient and timely manner is her highest priority.
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Her work experience ranges from agricultural import catalogues to non-fiction books.
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Although all types of projects are welcome, Natalia excels in the humanities, including history, sociology, and politics.
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Additionally, Natalia is a native speaker of English and Ukrainian, with intermediate Spanish skills, and beginner skills in Polish and French.
SERVICES
Structural/Substantive Editing
Focuses on improving and shaping the organization/content of a work.
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First stage of the editorial process
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Revisions, order changes, reducing, or expanding material
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Clarifying meaning, improving flow, smoothing language
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Clarifying plot, characters, theme
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Revisions, order changes, reducing, or expanding material
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Stylistic/Line Editing
Focuses on clarifying meaning, refining language, ensuring flow.
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Ensuring appropriate language level for purpose, audience, medium
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Adjusting author’s voice, tone, mood, style, formality
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Replacing jargon and clichés
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Adjusting the length and structure of sentences and paragraphs
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Copy Editing
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Focuses on accuracy, consistency, correctness, and completeness in a text.
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Ensuring proper use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
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Ensuring continuity of facts, names, and relationships
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Correcting tables, lists, figures, and headings
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Correcting/changing citation style
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Correcting syntax and content errors
Proofreading
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Final review/edit after layout and before publication.
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Correcting minor spelling and design errors
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Ensuring consistency and correctness in page numbers and graphs
Writing
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Various assignments accepted.
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Articles, blog posts, emails, personal statements, resumes, CVs, and business correspondence
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FREELANCE EDITOR -
ABOUT ME
Member of Editors Canada
Natalia Iwanek is a Toronto-based freelance copy editor, proofreader, and writer. With a passion for literature and languages, this self-proclaimed bookworm, devours and collects books at, what some would call, an alarming pace.
​
Originally hailing from Poland, with Ukrainian ancestry, Natalia was raised in Toronto and has lived in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Guatemala, and Argentina.
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She has completed Simon Fraser University’s Editing Certificate Program and has attended Ste. Anne’s University, York University, and Athabasca University as well.
She is hard-working and detail-oriented. Completing projects in an efficient and timely manner is her highest priority.
​
Her work experience ranges from agricultural import catalogues to non-fiction books.
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Although all types of projects are welcome, Natalia excels in the humanities, including history, sociology, and politics.
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Additionally, Natalia is a native speaker of English and Ukrainian, with intermediate Spanish skills, and beginner skills in Polish and French.
Photography by Marta Iwanek
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