About Erika
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​M.A. Philosophy 
Brock University (2009)

B.A. Humanities 
Carleton University (2008)

Copyediting Course 
Ryerson University (2012)

Proofreading Course
Editcetera (2012)

E-Editing: PDF Mark-up
​Editorial Freelancers Association (2014)
(online course) 
I founded E.S. Editing Services in 2012, with a focus on academic editing in the humanities and social sciences. Since 2016 I've specialized in editing nonfiction and fiction books for self-publishing writers and independent presses. Whether it's a book to support a side hustle or the fruition of a passion project, I love helping individuals and entrepreneurs publish the books they've been dreaming of. 

Check out my main areas of interest below! 

House of Zolo

I'm senior editor at HOZ. We publish literature with a special interest in speculative fiction, short story, and poetry! ​

Bookends Writing Academy

I'm part of a writer-editor team that help people tell their stories and find joy in all forms of writing, from prose to poetry!

Meditation & Yoga

I guide meditation practices and lead yoga classes at Your Truth Online, an online community connecting you to your best self.
I'm committed to helping people slow down and reconnect to themselves through mindfulness, reflective journaling, and yoga classes grounded in mindful movement and breath awareness. 

Connect with me on social media!
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Select Professional Development

Workshop/webinar sessions attended
  • "Sentences with style" (Jan. 2019)
  • "Estimating editorial costs" (Jan. 2018)
  • "A linguist's guide to grammar" (April 2017)
  • "What can macros do for you?" (Oct. 2017)
  • "Up your (MS) Word game" (April 2016)
  • "Copyright: A primer for editors" (Sept. 2016)
  • "Introduction to scholarly publishing" (Oct. 2016)
  • In the house: The publishing house editor's perspective" (Jan. 2016)​
  • ​"Editors talk style (sheets)" (Feb. 2016)
  • "Business planning for freelancers" (Mar. 2016)
  • "Editing for concise communication" (Jan. 2015)
  • "Editing for business communications" (Oct. 2014)
  • "Editing for the web" (Feb. 2014)
  • "Making M​S Word work for you: Shortcuts, templates, macros, and other handy time savers for editors" (Nov. 2013)