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Matt Solomon Copy Editor

Detail oriented copy editor with the will to teach writers and contributors along the way. I am passionate about writing therefore I have always attempted to teach writers about the pattern and common mistakes they make so that their skills can improve. I have been associated with several popular publications and I wish to start my own publishing house some day. For this, I wish to learn more and be able to deliver good work and guidance.

Work Experience

10 Years & 10 Months
Jun 2013 to Present

Ruby Printing

Copy Editor

Responsible for reading and editing books and discussing the flaws with the author. I always discuss the work edited so that the writer learns along the way.

I am also responsible for following the instructions and regulations of the printing press. I check that every piece of writing that has to be published, complies with the way of writing prescribed by the press authorities.
Feb 2011 to May 2013
2 Years & 3 Months

Royal Papers

Sub-Editor

Responsible for editing news submitted by reporters and designing the front and back pages of the newspaper.

I was in charge of verufication of news and then editing it and reducing it to the size of news that was needed to fill the front and back pages. I was appreciated for my efforts to verify all news items and write extra detail for follow-up news about incidents that had happened previously.

Education

2007 - 2009

UK University

Masters Literature

Excellent student with A grade research paper.
2003 - 2007

UK College

Bachelors English Language and Literature

Excellent student with innate ability to write.

Languages

English (UK)

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

French

Professional Working Proficiency

Spanish

Elementary Proficiency
Technical Skills

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- Content
  
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- Meeting with Writers
  
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- Re-Writing Instructions
  
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- Computer Proficient
  
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Achievements

Won editor prize by the Chamber of Writers' jury. It is a small club for writers that holds its own awards and chose me as best editor.
Special Project

Working on a publication and production house. Assembling a team of dedicated professionals and drafting plans to ensure it becomes successful.