Sheila Ascroft writer ~ editor ~ writing coach
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CONTACT: sheilaascroft@rogers.com or 613-233-2893
writing
magazine articles
newspaper features
web articles
promotional material
editing
substantive
stylistic
copy
plain language
web design
simple crisp, clean sites
magazine articles
newspaper features
web articles
promotional material
editing
substantive
stylistic
copy
plain language
web design
simple crisp, clean sites
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Parks Canada (1986-97):
Project editing of books and monographs for the Studies in Archaeology, Architecture and History Series
Substantive editing and designing of booklets, brochures, research bulletins and promotional copy for National Historic Sites
Stylistic and production editing of reference and training manuals, and National Marine Conservation Areas
Advising clients on publishing options, preparing style guides, designing layouts, co-ordinating in-house desktop production, proofreading camera-ready copy and blues, approving bindery proofs and writing promotional materials for scholarly markets.
Health Canada (1981-86):
Writing and editing of both technical and general interest booklets, pamphlets and fact sheets
Educational Services, Health Protection Branch. Subjects: the safety of food, drugs and medical devices
Advising scientists on publishing matters, liaisoning with in-house design and production staff.
Ottawa Journal Newspaper (1979-80):
Held position as Assistant Editor of the Living section, promoted to Outdoors section editor
Writing and photographing outdoor recreational features
Copy-editing staff copy and wire service copy
Developing story ideas and contacts within community
Designing section fronts and inside page layouts
Subjects: kayaking, cycle touring, camping, fishing and birding columns, and environment issues such as acid rain
Parks Canada (1986-97):
Project editing of books and monographs for the Studies in Archaeology, Architecture and History Series
Substantive editing and designing of booklets, brochures, research bulletins and promotional copy for National Historic Sites
Stylistic and production editing of reference and training manuals, and National Marine Conservation Areas
Advising clients on publishing options, preparing style guides, designing layouts, co-ordinating in-house desktop production, proofreading camera-ready copy and blues, approving bindery proofs and writing promotional materials for scholarly markets.
Health Canada (1981-86):
Writing and editing of both technical and general interest booklets, pamphlets and fact sheets
Educational Services, Health Protection Branch. Subjects: the safety of food, drugs and medical devices
Advising scientists on publishing matters, liaisoning with in-house design and production staff.
Ottawa Journal Newspaper (1979-80):
Held position as Assistant Editor of the Living section, promoted to Outdoors section editor
Writing and photographing outdoor recreational features
Copy-editing staff copy and wire service copy
Developing story ideas and contacts within community
Designing section fronts and inside page layouts
Subjects: kayaking, cycle touring, camping, fishing and birding columns, and environment issues such as acid rain