Editing Services: Natalia Iwanek Editing
Hi! I’m Natalia, a Canadian freelance copy editor, stylistic editor, and proofreader.
At Natalia Iwanek Editing, I offer a variety of editing services. As a copy editor, stylistic editor, and proofreader, I work with self-publishing authors and clients on a diverse portfolio of fiction and non-fiction projects. I also serve as the co-editor-in-chief of BoldFace blog, the official blog of Editors Toronto.
Editing Services: I offer copy editing, stylistic editing, and proofreading services.
Additional Services: I also offer inclusive language reviews, plain language reviews, accessibility, and sensitivity reading on a variety of topics to ensure the authenticity of your manuscript.
Fiction: I focus on literary fiction and genre fiction (science fiction, horror, thriller, mystery, and romance/queer romance).
Non-Fiction: I specialize in plain language and inclusive language, with an emphasis on web copy and policy review.
Sample edits of up to 1,000 words are available to see if this working relationship is the right fit for both of us. During this process, you will get to know my editing style, and, in turn, I will see exactly what your project requires.
Please connect with me anytime to discuss your project.
(If you’d like to learn more about me, head on over to my about me page).
Editing Services
focuses on improving grammar, spelling, usage, clarity, consistency, and readability throughout a document.
focuses on reviewing the document in its final stage, prior to printing, following a thorough copy edit.
focus on collaborating with me for the first time, prior to deciding to hire me for your project. You will be able to see my editing style and editing process.
can be defined as hiring a reader from a certain identity, lived experience, or cultural background to read your document or manuscript.
focuses on writing directly to the intended audience. Best practices and principles include clear and concise language, vocabulary, and style.
focuses on ensuring respectful and equitable representation of equity-deserving communities when writing and editing text. This means adhering to best practices and ever-evolving terminology.
in language and design focus on ensuring that disabled readers, as well as those with accessibility needs and those requiring accommodations, are able to interact as fully as possible with the document.
Editing Styles and Publishing Standards
- Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
- Associated Press (AP) Style
- American Psychological Association (APA) Style
- Modern Languages Association (MLA) Style
- Canadian English
- US English
- Inclusive Language Style Guide Development
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA)
Genres
- Fiction – Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Queer Romance
- Non-Fiction – Disability, Accessibility, Health, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Political Science, Political Philosophy, History, Latin American History, International Relations, Travel Writing
Let’s connect!
I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients. Let’s get to know each other a bit better and see if this working relationship is the right fit. Please feel free to contact me anytime to discuss your project or to have an editing chat!
