YOUR NEEDS: Main Page How can an editor help you? Whether you’re a businessperson, a publisher, a communications specialist, a public servant, a web designer, a novelist, a journalist, or any other kind of creative writer – I can make your life easier in five important ways:

What They’re Saying: “Antonia has the scrupulous eye and keen sensibility essential to a first-rate editor. We call her our ‘word goddess.’ She truly works wonders – and fast, too.” Sarah Brown, editor, Ottawa Magazine

• saving you time
• saving you money
• preserving your comfort zone
• preventing confusion
• creating rapport

Saving You Time

Finding the right tone and words isn’t always easy, and producing an effective publication can take its toll on your time and energy. I take that chore off your hands, freeing you to focus on creative work.

Saving You Money

Nothing wastes your valuable resources (and raises your blood pressure) like finding a glaring error in your new brochure – after you’ve printed and distributed two thousand copies. To prevent that expense and embarrassment, I make sure your job is done right the first time.

Preserving Your Comfort Zone

Like all of us, you’re most comfortable working on the things you’re good at. So if you’re struggling with a job that’s unfamiliar to you, such as editing, you’re less productive than you’d otherwise be. YOUR time is best spent dealing with the big picture – leaving me to “sweat the small stuff” for you.

Preventing Confusion

People can often be so enthusiastic about the content of their message that they don't notice any flaws there might be in its presentation. Before you release your material to the world, make me your “practice reader.” I make sure that your copy says exactly what you mean it to say.

Creating Rapport

I help with your most valuable asset: your relationship with your clients, readers, constituents, or audience. When your copy is reader-friendly, you make their connection with you more rewarding.