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Welcome to Edit Your Words
I am available to help you with your writing projects.
Over the past years I have led many a writer through the
process of working on a manuscript, writing, re-writing and
polishing the final product. I've worked on non-fiction books,
articles, memoirs, novels and press releases. I have also
written promotional material for my editing clients including
cover blurbs, website articles and reviews. You can read a few
of their comments in References.
Being an editor is a bit like being a coach. I've cheered, urged
and bullied writers on to better results. I've laughed with them
and passed the Kleenex box when things weren't going well.
The telephone pep talks and the writing group encouragement
are all part of the game.
Please see more of what I offer by clicking on Services
Jan Degrass
"unfailingly
encouraging
and supportive"
"top editor with
terrific coaching
skills"
"knowledgeable,
helpful, prompt
and reasonable"
- CV Curriculum Vitae
(pdf).
- references
Jan DeGrass leads a Sunday morning writing critique group in
Gibsons, B.C.
My Editing Qualifications:
Solid Writing Experience
20 plus years of experience in writing books, magazine and newspaper
articles as described in my curriculum vitae.
Studied Basic Editing and Substantive Editing at the Simon Fraser
University Writing & Publishing program.
Winner of several major awards:
•
Winner, Co-operative Business Article Award - 1989
•
Periodical Writers Association of Canada - 2nd place -1996
•
Winner, BC Travel Writers' Association - peer judges - 2004
•
Best Coverage of the Arts - 3rd place, Canadian Community
Newspapers Association- 2008
In addition, I have been a finalist in numerous writing contests and
shortlisted for the CBC Literary Award.
Learned a lot by participating in group critique sessions with author
Betty Keller.
Edit my own work weekly while writing for the Coast Reporter.
Honesty with Tact
It is not my goal to crush your dreams for publication. But I will be
honest with you, and I present my honesty in a tactful, constructive
manner.
See my
references
or review my
services
for more information.
To
see
an
expanded
curriculum
vitae
Jan
Degrass
Curriculum
Vitae
(pdf).
"The Arts Columnist" - a painting of
Jan DeGrass in writerly pose
by Sechelt artist Yzabelle Delisle Milton.
“Reasonable
price, quick
turnaround”
“Jan DeGrass
is certainly a
professional!”
see references
The Gibson’s Landing Writers