Maureen Conley

Are you in need of clear,
accurate, polished material? I can give your documents the care they
need.

I am an editor,
writer, translator (French to English) and comparative editor of
translations.

I specialize in nonfiction.
My work has spanned environmental conservation, the arts, cross-cultural
communication, history, genealogy, government reports, curriculum documents,
health-and-disability related material, and more.

Examples of materials
edited:

·        
communications materials (e.g., websites, press releases, email blasts,
newsletters, brochures)

As a writer, I
have written brochures, manuals, and ESL material. I am also an
experienced genealogist and have published independent historical research
in the UK.

Training &
Experience:

·        
ongoing professional
development (Editors Canada, Ideas on Fire)

·        
Certificate in Editing (Simon
Fraser University)

·        
translation training (Humber
College, Alliance Française Toronto)

·        
core training in literature, languages, linguistics, TESOL (University
of Toronto, OISE)

·        
a research-and-writing intensive HBA from the University of
Toronto 

·        
additional training and work experience in adult education, immigration and settlement, community advocacy, addictions & mental
health, and disabilities & rehabilitation

·        
boards of directors (Grimsby
Public Art Gallery, Peninsula Players Executive Committee, Niagara Region Joint
Accessibility Advisory Committee)

I
look forward to working with you to produce your best work.