Profile of Colleen Dixon, Shenandoah Writing Services

Professional writing, excellent editing, and proofreading services

Summary

With more than 18 years of experience in editing, proofreading, manuscript editing, and writing, I offer you my diverse experience in writing styles and polishing techniques. My research skills include data collection using multiple sources and skillful distillation of information.

Skills and Expertise

Professional Proofreading Services:

Manuscripts, web content, and other documents corrected for errors in spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation. I will also suggest changes to improve readability and ease transitions, if needed.

Excellent Editing:

Content or manuscript editing for clarity and consistency, readability, word choice, verb tense, grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. I continually strive to preserve the author's voice and suggest rearranging or rewriting sections only to improve the overall readability of the text.

Professional Writing:

Engaging, informative text created from client-provided notes and research. Alternatively, thorough research along with captivating text developed from the topic and specifics of a client’s project.

Experience and Qualifications

My writing career begin with my position as a civilian with the Navy conducting comprehensive interviews. I wrote extensive Information Reports based on analysis of information gained. National consumers gave my reports multiple High-Value evaluations for the impressive level of technical detail, exceptional overall content, attention to detail and timeliness in meeting critical requirements. Concurrently, throughout 18 years as a Naval Reserve Officer I have prepared and edited extensive written reports and briefs following in-depth analysis.

Because of the variety of skills I developed over almost two decades, I was invited to join the staff of Madison magazine as a writer and editor in 2006. In that capacity, I conduct research and interviews to create feature articles, captions, and news items for James Madison University's quarterly magazine. My work also appears in the university's webzine and departmental newsletters. Responsibility for editing and proofreading articles written by student interns and freelance writers has been turned over to me, as has editing and proofreading of newsletters, articles, and other university communication pieces.

Shenandoah Writing Services was launched in February 2006. My clients can be located anywhere in the world—local, national, and international. I help clients take the worry out of writing with professional writing, excellent editing, or professional proofreading services of manuscripts, web content, articles, reviews, profiles, and other documents.

Recent Clients for Colleen Dixon, Shenandoah Writing Services

Editing/proofreading

Empathinko, Australia—proofread all pages of website before the site went “live,” and proofread articles and other content prior to it being posted on the site

Bridge Management, Australia—edited and proofread two manuals, one handout, and one survey for “Coaching in the Classroom”

Author D.C., Virginia—proofread manuscript dealing with economic trends and issues

Author J.S., Virginia—proofread autobiographical manuscript

J. Fleming, California—proofread blog posts and other articles

E-Commerce International, Australia—edited ebook “Read and Grow Rich”

JurisTech, California—edited and updated personal profile

Kyle Hawke, Kansas—edited technical paper on Open Innovation

Naval Criminal Investigative Service Headquarters, Washington, D.C.—edited two Annual Reports on Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism while on active Naval Reserve duty

Rocky Hill Stables, Virginia—edited Horse Assisted Leadership Training manual

Will Murphy, Utah—edited 300-page e-book “Tomorrow’s Trends”

Writing

In and Around Harrisonburg Guidebook, Virginia—wrote two articles for Summer 2008 issue, one on the 100th birthday of James Madison University and one on the 100th birthday of the town of Elkton. Wrote article on Harrisonburg Children's museum for Winter 2008 issue

Work.com—wrote 26 online guides for website aimed at business owners

Black Box Leadership, Utah—wrote a testimonial on the book “9 Secret Ways How Effective Leaders Use the Law of Attraction”

Competitive Edge Tennis Academy, New Jersey—created content for “About Us” web page

Extreme Exposure Media, Virginia—wrote persuasive article about web content, developed web content for invitingspaces.com, edited award nomination package, and developed keyword variable articles for use in multi-city web content project

Halterman Karate Studio, Virginia—created paragraph on “Bully Bustin’” program, edited flyers and brochure

Metadesc, online—wrote 25 keyword articles on prostate cancer

Sara Tharakan, www.sarasmexico.com—wrote articles reviewing luxury resorts in Mexico

Will Murphy, Utah—wrote press release and two articles on the e-book “Tomorrow’s Trends”

Click here for items appearing in Madison magazine, along with other published clips

Research

Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Australia—researched factors driving defense industry consolidation, response of various countries of interest in restructuring their defense procurement processes, and projections of the structure of the international defense marketplace in the next 10 years

NEC International, online—researched websites offering college information tailored for high school students

Walktall International, Australia—researched list of articles/e-books on public speaking and presentation skills

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