Sometimes I can’t believe I get away with it. I make a living with words.
I love words and sentences. I love fussing over them until they’re in their proper places.
As a copyeditor and proofreader for more than 15 years, I’ve professionally fussed over hundreds of projects in a variety of fields, including nonfiction trade books, best-selling romance novels, award-winning health magazines, archaic English literature, and classified war-crimes testimonies.
I also love to learn. Over the years, I’ve gathered a pocketful of academic credentials: a BA in psychology, a post-grad diploma in journalism, a professional translation certificate, and a professional editing certificate. As a member of Editors Canada, I stay on top of the latest news in the editing world, and I’m always strengthening my skills by participating in courses and webinars.
Every day at Fox Street Editing, I’m happy to help writers improve their projects. As I fine-tune each piece for accuracy, consistency, and more, I follow my guiding principles: clarity and connection. This means I fuss over the details of language in support of the writer’s voice, and I help connect more readers to interesting and important words.
I get to do this for a living.
Sometimes I think I might have outfoxed everyone.
Thank you to all my clients for sharing so many of your words with me.
Kind Words from Clients
“Do yourself a favor and hire Allison. She possesses all of the best qualities required in the publishing world—creativity, organization, an ability to work with a broad range of people, and a strong work ethic that ensures any job gets done to the highest standard.”
Anne Bokma, Editor, Associate Publisher, Healthy Woman Magazine
“Allison, you are spectacular at copyediting. This was so well done. The process was so easy and clear, and you helped my prose without editing out my voice.”
Author, Professor, Communication Scholar (anonymous to respect confidentiality)
“Thanks so much, Allison. You’re a star!”
Liz Bruckner, Supervisor of Copyediting Services, Harlequin
“I have no hesitation in giving Allison my most positive recommendation.”
Maria Krupp, President, MKA Translating Ltd.
“Ms. Hay proved to be very accurate and careful and worked industriously to meet my urgent deadlines.”
Ian Lancashire, Professor of English, University of Toronto
“Allison’s cheerful attitude and strong work ethic made her a true pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend her.”
Elizabeth Shilts, Associate/Online Editor, Canadian Geographic Magazine
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