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I have a BA in English with a Writing Concentration from the University of South Carolina fourteen years of publishing industry experience dating back to 2008. I started going to writing conventions when I was in high school. After my internship with Penguin Random House in 2012, I began editing for authors on a freelance basis.
I have nine years of experience in the more technical side of writing. I have offered quality assurance, proofreading, and technical writing and editing services to companies such as GP Strategies Corporation, Amatrol, inc., Talentopia, EPAM Systems, Bank of America, Gulfstream Aerospace Company, Cigna Health and Life Insurance, and more.
This is an incomplete list of books I've edited that I showcase on my website.
https://www.courtneydiles.com/editedbooksportfolio
Let’s talk about cozy fantasy. I am one of the many people finding healing, meaning, and peace in this rapidly developing subgenre. Cozy fantasy leaves the epic battles and sweeping history-making narratives behind and narrows in on a corner of a fantastical world. This usually includes some combination of an idyllic setting, “low” stakes in comparison with typical high fantasy, and a focus on healing, often after the battle has been won. Let's talk about some of these books.
https://www.courtneydiles.com/post/the-wonder-and-comfort-of-the-cozy-fantasy-genre
Proofreads and edits content for clients such as e2f, Comic Book Resources, Talentopia, TechJunkie, EPAM Systems, and Penguin Random House Earned Rising Talent status on Upwork.com Ghostwrites novels from given outlines and from prompts Condenses raw source material into clear content in the context of nonfiction, articles, and AI annotation Provides developmental edits, copyedits, and proofreads for independent novelists Published paranormal romance novel The Pain Eater by Courtney Diles
Company: Courtney Diles Writing & Editing Services
I worked there from 8/2012 until now
Created style guides, virtual learning materials, and manuals Worked with SMEs to distill information into crisp and clear everyday language Maintained spreadsheets of project information Performed quality audits provided feedback and corrections for online material, such as web pages, videos, interactive elements, and physical products
Company: Amatrol, Inc.
I worked there from 8/2019 until 8/2020
Wrote, revised, reviewed, and managed learning solutions in various stages of development Assisted in the creation of e-learning solutions such as MOOCs, ILYs,, simulations, video presentations, self-paced online courses, and manuals Maintained templates used in the generation of these solutions Practiced quality assurance to ensure documents would be approved; followed up with specialists as needed Wrote a Brandon Hall Award application that achieved 2nd place, earning a reward for the company
Company: GP Strategies Corporation
I worked there from 8/2014 until 3/2019
Extensively proofread copy in every stage of development Ensured that hired translators and proofreaders were paid appropriately Kept files organized and fixed or flagged technical errors Reviewed book cover copy, and confirmed specifications (price, ISBN, etc.) Wrote cover copy for Sailor Moon Volumes 7 and 8 Analyzed sales data
Company: Penguin Random House
I worked there from 5/2012 until 8/2012