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Introduction: I have successfully passed 16 hours of English courses at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, with my highest completed course being English 341 (Technical Writing). While I am trained as an engineer, English is no less an important tool than any other and must be wielded with the same precision and skill. The written word is by far the crowning achievement of the Human race. Words convey emotions that themselves cannot be expressed otherwise. They take us into the minds of others, to pockets of the imagination captured on paper to be relived again and again. The joy of editing is that of success. Helping an author bring into focus the full power of their imagination is a task rewarding unto itself.

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11 years in business

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing system is based on word or page count: $4 per page or $1 per 200 words, which ever comes out least expensive for the customer. While I take into consideration the type of work and length of involvement, as well as other characteristics of the project, I rarely deviate from this formula as a generality. I'm acutely aware that not all authors share a common budget, and am more than willing to negotiate price with an author.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm probably one of few keep up with new additions to the Oxford dictionary. I also find the evolution of language fascinating; what was a hard rule before is now a suggestion (I'm looking at you, Oxford comma), while what was before meaningless has had meaning instilled into it by sheer repetition.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Editing really came to me. During college, I developed a reputation for having a keen eye while helping others with their work. I received high marks in my English courses, and my classmates would request that I review their work before we submitted it. After leaving college, I decided to hone my abilities and offer it to a wider range of authors.