Independent Writing and Editing Professional
Jacksonville, Florida Area
- Current
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- Freelance Editor (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Associate Editor at Flagler Review
- Poetry Editor at Flagler Review
- Assistant Editor - Entertainment at The Gargoyle
- Copyeditor at The Gargoyle
- Editor at The Phoenix
- Editor at Arete
- Editor at Calliope and Euterpe (Self-employed)
- Education
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- Flagler College
- Valencia Community College
- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Samantha Holloway’s Summary
I have been editing for almost ten years through school and gratis freelance work. I am now building a career as a paid freelance editor and writer and looking into my options as an in-house editor somewhere perfect for my skills.
Samantha Holloway’s Specialties:
editing, copyediting, proofreading, writing, copywriting, grammar and usage, streamlinging plot, perfecting dialogue, concept shaping
Samantha Holloway’s Experience
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Freelance Editor
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
January 2004 — Present (4 years 9 months)
I have been editing short stories and the occasional novel for friends and on the barter system; I am now poised to launch myself as a paid editor.
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Associate Editor
Flagler Review
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
September 2003 — April 2004 (8 months)
I was in charge of getting and taking submissions, assigning them to the section editors, taking their edited suggestions and deciding which works made it into the Review. It was the first online edition, and I helped manage the transition from a print journal to a digital one.
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Poetry Editor
Flagler Review
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
September 2002 — April 2003 (8 months)
I edited and sorted poetry submissions to the magazine. I worked with the writers to clarify and perfect their language and their message. I recommended the ones I felt were publishable. I worked with the Associate and General Editors to help put the magazine together. It was the last print edition and I helped make it run smoothly.
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Assistant Editor - Entertainment
The Gargoyle
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
January 2002 — April 2002 (4 months)
I helped the Entertainment Editor gather and edit stories. I interviewed and copyedited for the section. I offered suggestions and second opinions on layout and formatting. i kept the paperwork and captioned photos. I researched and gathered needed information for the section.
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Copyeditor
The Gargoyle
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
September 2001 — December 2001 (4 months)
I copyedited and proofread submissions for all sections of the newspaper. i occasionally rewrote articles. I gathered research and clarified facts. I offered suggestions for inclusion in the paper.
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Editor
The Phoenix
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
January 2000 — December 2000 (1 year)
I accepted and edited poetry and prose submissions to the magazine. I coordinated art and writing. I contribuited to the advertizing and public awareness of the magazine. I worked closely with the other editors and the academic advisor to form the shape and presentation of the magazine. I made suggestions on what should be included and what should not.
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Editor
Arete
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
January 2000 — December 2000 (1 year)
I accepted and edited academic papers and essays submitted to the magazine. I worked closely with other editors and writers to perfect the papers for submission. I made suggestions on which should be included and which should not.
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Editor
Calliope and Euterpe (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
January 1996 — April 1996 (4 months)
I started and launched an indipendent underground literary magazine in my highschool with my friend Annette Minoso. It ran for three issues and we accepted, edited and layed out all submissions. We concieved it as a word-of-mouth literary magazine, printing only eight copies and passing them around; they made it all over town and were well-recieved before we had to stop when she moved.
Samantha Holloway’s Education
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Flagler College
BA, English, Creative Writing, Anthropology, 2000 — 2004
Dean's List every semester.
First recipient of the Janet Small Scholarship for Excellence in English.
One of only three presenters in the English Department Colloquium, 2002.
Offered chance to represent Flagler at the Sigma Tau Delta National Conference; had to pass because of presenting a paper at the International Conference for the Fantastics in the Arts-- one of less then fifteen undergrads accepted that year.- Activities and Societies:
- Sigma Tau Delta (member, Secretary and Vice President), Philosophy Club, Editor for The Flagler Review (Poetry, then Associate), Copyeditor then Assistant Editor - Entertainment for The Gargoyle
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Valencia Community College
AA, English, Humanities, 1998 — 2000
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Theta Kappa, Editor of Arete Scholarly Magazine, Editor of The Phoenix Literary Magazine
Additional Information
Samantha Holloway’s Websites:
Samantha Holloway’s Interests:
writing, reading, editing, helping people perfect their prose, helping the written word reach it's potential, helping people get the exact words they need for their project
Samantha Holloway’s Groups:
International Association for the Fantastics in the Arts
Samantha Holloway’s Honors:
Secretary, then Vice Presidency of Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha Chi Omega Chapter
Chosen for the Valencia Community College Honors Department and sponsored to join Phi Theta Kappa
Chosen for the English Department Colloquium at Flagler College
First ever recipient of the Janet Small Scholarship for Excellence in English
Who's Who Among American College Students
Who's Who Among American Highchool Students
Samantha Holloway’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
