CV

JANINE GASTINEAU, AKA THE GRAMMAR MAVEN

FREELANCE EDITOR, PROOFREADER

2017 - present

Copyedited, line edited, and/or proofread numerous doctoral dissertations, scientific research articles (prior to publication in peer-reviewed journals), and wrote abstracts for archivists in the social sciences, all as an independent contractor
Copyedited original nonfiction book on health and fitness, and another book of essays on the spiritual journey
Formatted dissertations to ProQuest standards for online publication (including creation of Tables of Contents, Lists of Figures/Tables, and Reference sections)

2017 - present

Guided undergraduate and graduate writers in comprehensive writing fundamentals: grammar, style, tone, and message
Specialized in assisting ESL writers in crafting strong arguments and clarity of research for theses and dissertations on myriad subjects, including mechanical engineering, entomology, secondary and higher education, and wind-farm design
Problem-solved with student writers on writing projects from academic research papers to literature reviews, freshman essays, personal statements and cover letters, stories, poems, and more
Clarified and focused arguments, co-led brainstorm sessions and group writing workshops

2017 - 2018

Proofread, line edited and copyedited draft for multi-episode script for television pilot; also submitted additional notes on narrative, character relationships and backstories, and action sequencing
Diagnosed draft of feature-length film script for narrative cohesion, action sequencing, character consistency, and narrative clarity
Gave feedback on multi-webisode commercial during final edit process, addressing overall continuity, clarity of storytelling, and relationship of music edits and musical score to story development

1995 - 2008

Wrote advance stories, features, critical performance reviews on dance, music, theatre, and lifestyles
Published in the New York Times: Sunday Arts & Leisure section (cover story); Stagebill; DANCE magazine (cover and news stories, features, critical reviews); Boulder Daily Camera; Boulder Weekly; The Arts Paper; and the Boulder Planet (weekly columnist, “Vintage View”)

1994 - 1996

Wrote, edited, and proofread real estate office newsletters, residential sales listings for online database, advertising copy (print and online), broker-agency sales contracts, and realtor agency employee manuals