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ABOUT

Creative thinker. Organized. Reliable.

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I deliver powerful, professional content that accurately reflects your organization's goals and values. With specializations in stylistic editing, copy editing and ESL editing, I advise on language level and inclusive language for government, corporations, and non-profit foundations.​

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As the English Editor for Environment and Climate Change Canada, I am part of a team of language specialists that handles nearly a million words per year. High-profile documents include speeches, media advisories, news releases, social media, and web content.

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With experience in Canada, the US, and France, I am aware of the subtle — and sometimes not so subtle — cultural differences in communication styles, and the difference that those details can make.

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You want your audience to understand your message. I make sure that your message is clear. I make sure that it resonates. Every single time.

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EDUCATION + TRAINING

Master of Arts, Art History

Bachelor of Arts, Art History

The Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing 
Graduate Diploma, TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Continuing Professional Development Workshops, Editing Techniques

Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate
Italian Language and Cultural Studies Certificate
Appraisal Techniques and Antiques Connoisseurship

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SHORT STORIES

Published in: The Maine Review, Short Edition, Sammiches & Psych Meds

Short story collection: Are We There Yet​​​​​

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS    

MET Mediterranean Editors & Translators

ACES The Society for Editing​​

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© 2025 by Colleen McCardell

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