Wondering who I am and what I am all about? Welcome to my little corner of the internet! My name is Kim Laing, and for as long as I can remember I have had a passion for words. I love learning about their origins, how we used them historically, and how we use them in context today. In fact, I took an etymology course, and it was one of my favorite classes.
Along with my fascination with words, I also enjoy helping others create their best works in writing. From academic papers to creating and publishing newsletters, I really enjoy seeing a project come together. But one of the most annoying things is investing hours of time and effort into a project; a project you poured your heart and soul into. Then, on the day it is published, when you're ready to celebrate your hard work--a tiny error sticks out like a flashing warning light. Ugh! It has happened to all of us. But that's where I come in. I will work with you to be that last pair of eyes looking at all of the details, making sure the tiny errors don't get through. You will be confident in publishing error-free writing (cue the celebration).
When I am not working with words I spend my time with, well, words. I enjoy reading. I also enjoy working in my garden, watching old movies, and hiking. I have a husband, two sons, and one crazy dog--all of whom I also enjoy hanging out with.
My areas of focus include business/technical, academic, and government documents.
I really enjoy seeing a project come together. Crafting a story or message is a process. You have something important you want to share, and it needs to be just right. Regardless of how you choose to convey that story or message, you want your work to be professional, credible, and polished.
Writing the content is the first step, getting your thoughts organized and written down. Copy editing takes the draft of that work and reviews it for voice, tone, and message. Proofreading is the end of the process when a story or message is ready to be shared. It carries a great sense of accomplishment that the work is free from errors and ready to publish.
As a certified proofreader with a journalism and public relations background, the bulk of my experience is with creating, writing, editing, proofreading, and publishing newsletters. I took a bit of a hiatus from working to raise my two sons, who are now in college. But when I was ready to go back to work, I chose to go back as an educational paraprofessional. I worked with students who have academic challenges, and I helped them reach their academic goals. Recently, I decided I really wanted to get back to my writing, editing, and proofreading roots, helping clients publish their very best work. I look forward to getting to know you and working with you to reach your business, academic, and service goals.
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