HI THERE! I’M NATALIA IWANEK
Thanks for stopping by!
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Natalia Iwanek
I am a Toronto-based freelance copy editor, proofreader, and writer.
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I work with a variety of texts, including books, articles, resumes, websites, blogs and more!
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I am a graduate of Simon Fraser University’s Editing Certificate Program and have attended Ste. Anne’s University, York University, and Athabasca University as well.
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I have recently decided to pursue the Plain Language Certificate program because I am a strong believer in making texts accessible to all. (I am also obviously a proponent of lifelong learning!) :)
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On a more personal note, I was raised in Toronto and have lived in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Guatemala, and Argentina.
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This background has allowed me the immense priviledge of becoming multilingual. I am a native speaker of English and Ukrainian, with intermediate Spanish skills, and beginner skills in Polish and French. I edit solely in English, but welcome communication in these languages!
Learn a little more about me here and do not hesitate to contact me at natalia@nataliaiwanekediting.com
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MY SKILLS
Tricks of the Trade
STRUCTURAL EDITING
Focusing on improving and shaping the organization/content of a work
First stage of the editorial process
Revisions, order changes, reducing, or expanding material
Clarifying meaning, improving flow, smoothing language
Clarifying plot, characters, theme
Revisions, order changes, reducing, or expanding material
COPY EDITING
Focusing on accuracy, consistency, correctness, and completeness in a text
Ensuring proper use of  grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Ensuring continuity of facts, names, and relationships
Correcting tables, lists, figures, and headings
Correcting/changing citation style
Correcting syntax and content errors
STYLISTIC EDITING
Focusing on clarifying meaning, refining language, ensuring flow
Ensuring appropriate language level for purpose, audience, medium
Adjusting author’s voice, tone, mood, style, formality
Replacing jargon and clichés
Adjusting the length and structure of sentences and paragraphs
PROOFREADING
Final review/edit after layout and before publication
Correcting minor spelling and design errors
Ensuring consistency and correctness in page numbers and graphs
LET’S CONNECT
Toronto, Ontario
