For a sense of my soft skills, please read the below testimonials that have been generously provided by authors and colleagues. To see my experience and qualifications, visit the About page.
“Completing [Signals 3] under Helen’s guidance has been truly a rewarding process. Helen’s approach is highly collaborative, fostering creativity and exploration throughout the writing process. Her profound expertise and skill set as an editor were instrumental in enhancing the quality, relevance, and impact of my writing. Her ability to connect her professional skillset as an editor with positive and concrete feedback was invaluable. It is through this expertise that, as a writer, I was not only able to optimize the content of my manuscript but also hone my writing skills. She truly possesses the talent to transform the writing process into a rich and fulfilling experience.
The kindness, positivity, professionalism, and expertise that Helen brought to the project have left me with a lasting impression of gratitude. Through her highly collaborative process, her contributions went far beyond mere editing and have been a catalyst for my personal and professional growth as a writer. Her influence on my writing will have a profound impact for many years to come.”
Violetta Cupial
Author, Signals 3
“Helen played a critical role in the design, content, and development of the Friends of Pinery Park website. In particular, her copy editing skills – including accurate information, understanding the audience, and making the content accessible – were a huge help to the project. Her expertise and patience in website project management was a major asset in making plans, reaching decisions, and ultimately, the completion and launch of an amazing website. As the project coordinator, I consider Helen an outstanding colleague in getting the work done.”
Carolyn Young
Website project coordinator, Friends of Pinery Park
“Helen was so easy to work with due to her relaxed approach. Her edits not only improve one’s writing, but she takes time to understand what the author is trying to say and brings out the author’s voice. Helen is never critical in her feedback, but supportive and encouraging; she works with the author! I always enjoyed reading her comments and was eager to complete the edits. She made me feel included in the process and part of a team. I am very thankful to have gotten to know her as an editor and would highly recommend her (or work with her again) as a freelance editor!”
“Working with Helen is a delight! As a project manager, she is professional, friendly, and flexible. When we worked together on the Explore websites, she patiently guided me whenever I was lost and provided succinct answers to all my questions, making it possible to complete tasks successfully and meet timelines.”
Holly Warren
Editor, Colborne Communications