Editorial Services by Michelle Bernhardt
ABOUT
Michelle Bernhardt is a writer and editor based in the Portland Metropolitan Area. She graduated with a B.A. in English Language and Literature from Temple University in 2011. She has worked with everyone from tabletop RPG designers to biotechnology companies. She specializes in fiction, game manuals, and rmedtech manuals.
RATES
Copy Editing: $25/hr, 5-10 pgs/hr
Thorough Copy Editing: $35/hr, 2-5 pgs/hr
Line Editing: $40/hr, 1-3 pgs/hr
Developmental Editing: $50/hr; a wide variety of services, including: outlining, section breakdowns, long-term consistent email communication, developing a style guide, research, etc.
CV
Triskelion Games Editor 2013-Present
· Edited manuals and lore books for table top roleplaying games
· Worked with multiple authors to create said manuals and bring out the best in their writing
· Assisted with research, artist and writer wrangling, and miscellaneous administrative work as neededProjects:
· Brinkwood: The Blood of Tyrants 2018-Present
Editor of the Game Manual, Brinkwood Almanac, and Short Story Collection· Crone 2013-2016 Editor of the Game Manual and Lore Book, The Sister’s Codex; author of the short story "Getting Warmer" in The Sister's CodexEditor for The Johnny's Haunts Series by Francesca Zadra 2022-present
- Copy and developmental editor for M/M mystery novel series
- Provides technical and plot-related advisement to author
- Heavy involvement in series directionAbbot Laboratories Project Coordiantor 2021-2023
· Created, reviewed, and edited labels and manuals for medical devices for content and accuracy
· Coordinated projects with multidisciplinary team of artists, researchers, and translators
· Performed quality assurance on wide-reaching medical labeling and design projectsGenentech Technical Editor 2020-2021
· Worked closely with technical writers and scientists to create submissions about the safety, efficacy, and usage of drugs for the FDA
· Edited submissions for clarity, syntax, and grammar, as well as table and figure comprehension for laymen
· Assisted in technical writing, researching, and the reworking of submissions as neededConnie Baechler Enterprises Writer's Assistant 2011-2015
· Provided editorial assistance and brand-awareness, researching trends in popular fiction
· Performed general administrative duties, including taking dictation, scheduling appointments, filing, organizing, scheduling readings, and public relations
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