I’m a freelance writer and copy editor with years of experience researching and creating travel, lifestyle, health & wellness, parenting, arts & entertainment, and home education content. I have a background in marketing, PR, and project management, and have produced copy, web content, social media and blog posts, print and online articles, and product descriptions for a variety of clients.
I love to edit and proofread—two jobs that satisfy the grammar junkie and organization/puzzle nerd in me! I enjoy working with independent authors as well as business clients, combing through manuscripts and documents to make sure all of the pieces fit together and all of the words and punctuation marks are correct and where they’re supposed to be.
In addition to writing and editing, I tutor and teach local literature and creative writing classes for middle school students and teens through my Summerly Homeschool program. And I have a cozy lifestyle page on IG called Read Wander Nest.
I support a healthy work-life-family balance + making time to learn new things. I’m currently studying Japanese (私は日本語の学生です.), learning new programs & apps for workflow organization, writing a novel and collection of short stories, and always seeking to expand my knowledge of writing and editing.
Personal interests include reading (non-fiction, classics, YA, magical realism, fantasy, historical fiction), manga & anime, 80s music, BTS, art, cooking, travel, gaming, gardening, learning about other cultures, photography, poetry, history, good movies, and more.
MY RATES: Rates may vary based on project size and turnaround time, but I typically charge $40/hour for writing and editing; $35/hour for proofreading; and $60/hour for project or social media management. For larger or ongoing projects, I’m happy to offer a flat project or per-page rate once the scope and turnaround time have been confirmed.
Questions? You can reach me at shawne@shawnetaylor.com.
My LinkedIn profile (and resume) is here.