Shamrock Editing Services

I am a writer/editor with more than 15 years experience in communications and publishing. A graduate of the Print Futures: Professional Writing Program at Douglas College, I have also completed several courses from the Writing and Publishing Program at Simon Fraser University and the Communications Program at Kwantlen College. I live and work in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.

 

My love of words began at an early age when I found I had a knack for spelling and writing stories. Originally interested in journalism as a career, I was actively involved in all aspects of my high school and college newspapers and I looked for any opportunity to get my work published. At the age of 15, I wrote my own monthly column in the local community paper.

 

My love of editing started early too, when I was driven to distraction with finding errors in menus and signs and pretty much anything I read.  Soon, family, friends, and co-workers were recruiting me to fix and help them write their school papers, reports, articles, etc. I decided then that what I really enjoyed was working behind the scenes.

 

My career has included experience in the communications and publishing departments of several non-profit and professional associations, providing writing, editing, and desktop publishing for newsletters, annual reports, promotional material, and training manuals. I am also experienced with technical writing, website copy, and writing for non-print media.

 

I find working with manuscripts and building relationships with writers immeasurably rewarding. With Shamrock Editing, I am pleased to provide my insight and experience to help writers polish their work and achieve their publishing goals. 

~Erin Potter