Sheila Ascroft writer ~ editor ~ web designer
© 2008. Webmaster: Sheila Ascroft
CONTACT: sheilaascroft@rogers.com or 613-233-2893
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
Ottawa Citizen Newspaper (1973-79):
Held positions as Lifestyles reporter, promoted to Assistant Lifestyles Editor then promoted to Night Copy Editor
Copy-editing of news and features and wire stories
Co-ordinating of staff reporters and assignments
Designing section fronts and supervising paste-up
Subjects: lifestyles, home renovations, recreation, profiles on community activists and artists.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Journalism (hons.) Carleton University, 1973
Bachelor of Arts, Bishop's University, 1971
ASSOCIATIONS:
Editors' Association of Canada (former voting member)
Freelance Writers Association of Canada (former voting member)
writing
magazine articles
newspaper features
press releases
web content
editing
substantive
stylistic
copy
plain language
web design
simple crisp, clean sites
magazine articles
newspaper features
press releases
web content
editing
substantive
stylistic
copy
plain language
web design
simple crisp, clean sites