Editor

 

Novice writers and experienced professionals alike use Final Copy Editorial Services because, with over 30 years of experience in writing, editing, proofreading and teaching, Rick Johnson draws on a thorough and award-winning knowledge of English grammar and usage. His highest priority in editing, whether it’s a book, a major report or thesis manuscript, an article, website content, or a business letter, is clearly understood copy that flows smoothly, is technically correct, respects the writer’s genre and style, and is on time and on budget.

 

Formal credentials include:

  • Journalism major, Red River Community College, Winnipeg, Canada
  • Transformative Writing graduate, Heartspace Writing School     
  • University of Manitoba graduate (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science)
  • Global TESOL College graduate
  • Business Management Forum graduate
  • Toastmasters International graduate (CTM)
  • Member, Manitoba Editors’ Association and Manitoba Writers’ Guild

Career history includes:

As a private entrepreneur, Rick Johnson has edited and/or written website content, books and academic papers for clients in both Canada and the United States.

As a contract writer and communications co-ordinator for a major non-profit, international NGO, Rick has covered important meetings at the United Nations, edited reports and articles from all over the world, co-ordinated the creation and distribution of an internationally distributed magazine, designed and produced newsletters, annual reports, brochures, directories, and various other public relations materials.

As an employee for large media corporations, his responsibilities as managing editor included all aspects of departmental management: administration and planning, supervision and co-ordination of editors, freelance writers and columnists, annual budget planning, participation on miscellaneous management team projects and daily substantive editing of stories, features and editorials.