Who is Hazelnut Copy?
Hi! My name is Dawn, and here I am receiving my B.A. in English/Writing way back when that hairstyle was actually in fashion. (Pay no attention to the creeper behind me. That's just my brother up to his usual antics). I've loved books and stories and reading and words for as long as I can remember. Whenever I've moved - and there've been more than a few moves in my life - one of the first things I would do in a new town is get my library card.
I have always been the person that friends, family, and co-workers come to when they're writing or have written something and need someone to read through it and clean it up. I'm a firm believer in clear, concise wording while making sure meaning and impact are not lost.
Experience and Credentials
The reality is that rules sometimes change in grammar and punctuation, and sometimes the writer's style is more important than the Chicago Manual of Style. Being a qualified proofreader, Beta reader, and copyeditor requires a love of learning as much as a love of reading. We are constantly honing our skills and keeping up with how people are writing, not just what people are writing.
Graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in English / Writing from Western Connecticut State University.
Voracious reader from a very young age. I'm always reading something but I never like to rush. I'd rather savor a good book than speed through it.
Have written multiple screenplays, short plays, essays, blogs and a self-published novel titled "Leaf Peepers" available on Amazon.
Completed training through Proofread Anywhere and have continued training through the Editorial Freelancers Association for further development.
A Brief Word About AI
Artificial Intelligence is making some amazing strides in creating short cuts for writers and others. Programs like Grammarly and ChatCPT, even autocorrect in MS Word, are fantastic tools that can help us in many ways. The reality is that they'll never fully replace a human who can look at what someone has written and clarify the meaning or suggest a stronger word choice to emphasize a point the author wants to make. After all, we are writing for humans to read, not computers. Doesn't it make more sense for a human to work with you to ensure your project is the best it can be?