Grammar Goddess Communication

As an editor of primarily nonfiction / business content, my first questions concern the intended reader's likely knowledge of and experience with the topic, along with which version of English the author wants to use.

I look at language, punctuation, segues, consistency, and formatting (typeface, spacing, bold, italics, header size, etc.).

I have worked on:

❇ Résumés
❇ Web content
❇ Business blogs
❇ Children's books
❇ Podcast transcriptions
❇ Over 50 nonfiction / business books in last 12 years
❇ A major Boston hospital's annual report (every year since 2010)

✴ FYI: I strongly believe in using the Oxford (aka serial) comma all the time. Yes, I have a good reason. Yes, we can discuss it. 

CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR WORK? I will look at one page of your writing for FREE (one of my favorite four-letter F words). Let's see if you even need me to help you look and sound as smart as you are.

🎤PODCAST TRANSCRIPT EDITOR (aka "Tidy-upper"): 𝐈 𝐝𝐨 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭.

⁉ Have you ever read a raw transcript of a podcast and noticed how many times the speakers said "like," "I mean," "the, the, the," "um, um," or "I'm not sure, well, I think I might, I'm wondering if," all garbled together? It's as though they need to fill the space with sound, even if they're not sure what to say. (And we've all done this, right? I know I have!)

🙀 Surprise! Oral and written communication are often totally different. What doesn't sound so bad in the moment can look awful in written form. In the latest transcript I worked on, I removed about 300 words just by eliminating those redundancies before I even got to the actual editing.

So if you're planning to publish your podcasts in any kind of written form, let me ensure they look 100% professional.

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: My only goal as an editor is to help the host and guest sound as smart as they are.

Editor / Copyeditor / Proofreader

I answered an ad in a Boston, MA, newspaper about working for the international seminar company then known as Fred Pryor Seminars, now known as PRYOR Learning, even though I had NO background in training. It just seemed like an interesting job.

Well, it sure was! 

Through trial and error (so many errors!), I learned the craft of corporate training, and worked internationally with Pryor for five years, a totally astonishing and wonderful experience!

Utlimately, as so many others did, I opened my own training company and created my own material. 

My workshops are generally just an hour, in person or over Zoom (or another platform), and can be hosted FREE by any nonprofit or community organization. 

They include my "Brush Up" series on 
☑️ American Grammar
☑️ Business Writing
☑️ Communication Skills
☑️ Using DiSC® to Succeed
☑️ Succeeding with LinkedIn®

Each can be tailored to a specific audience or given as is. 

If your nonprofit or community organization would like to host one for its members, please let me know.

And if your company would like to host it, please reach out to me.

See even more at https://www.grammargoddess.com/corporate-training/

Corporate Trainer

Back in 2004, LinkedIn™️was a mere shadow of the behemoth it has become; it was just another platform few knew or cared much about -- including me.

I joined in October of that year because others told me to. I did very little for about 10 years, because I had NO idea what to do or who to ask. Finally I began to "get it," largely thanks to John White, MBA, who saw something I had written and gave me some ideas to help me do even better. He guided my growth for several years, and I'll always be grateful for his help!

Of course, since those early years, I've seen LI grow from a great idea to a worldwide HUGELY successful organization for business professionals to network, help others, and grow their business. 

As of early 2024, there were approximately 1 BILLION profiles, although the latest stats show about 25% are active / alive / succeeding here.

That said, there ARE ways to succeed, starting with a filled-out profile, something far too many users neglect. And since first impressions are huge -- and we want/need to rise above the noise -- we need to stand out quickly in a positive way.

I offer a two-part (one hour for each part) FREE remote program called "Master the LI Profile Basics," which covers everything from correctly filling out the top area (the banner) to using the words that will draw others in and keep them reading about you!

➡️ For example: Start your profile with why your readers should give a rat's ... rump about what you do. Start with their pain points., not your expertise. Show how you can help THEM ... 

✅ I love helping others succeed here as I have! DM if you're interested in knowing more.

LinkedIn™️Profile Basics Teacher

BIZCATALYST 360° / AKA 360° NATION

Columnist & Featured Contributor

BIZCATALYST 360°

Member, Editorial Circle of Excellence 

Part of the team that helps nonprofits worldwide with their needs. Please check out the link to see who else is there and how one or more team members might be able to help your nonprofit.

GOODWORKS 360° -- VIP Global Impact Partner

Global Goodwill Ambassadors Foundation (GGAF)

Member

Social Marketing Solutions, LLC

Our services include Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, and Strategic PR. Check out the website for more information on how we can help you in those areas!

Editor in Chief

BNI Global

I supported up to 12 local BNI chapters at a time in southeastern Mass. and Rhode Island, helping their members learn how to achieve their ROI by leveraging their BNI membership. 

For two years, I was the Regional Training Director, creating and leading basic and advanced Member Success Programs. 

I was also recognized at national conferences as one of the top 10% of directors in the U.S.

Member / Area Director

Pryor Learning Solutions | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrack

For five years, I led communication-based workshops worldwide (see my website for details of my trips) and the continental U.S., learning the craft of public speaking and corporate training. 

In just my second year, I became one of FPS's onsite corporate training specialists, teaching tailored communication skills workshops, especially in American grammar, business writing, and interpersonal skills at companies that asked FPS for help. Many companies asked for us by name, and the ones who asked for me often mentioned that beyond my knowledge of my topics, they enjoyed my sense of humor when teaching topics that are necessary (grammar or writing) but can be just so dull!

International Seminar Leader

Content Creators: Have you ever published a document with "pubic," "orgasm," or "manger" in it when you meant public, organism, or manager? 🙄

How about using I, me, or myself ... or a semicolon? Do you know the American grammar rules for those?

The writing world is a wondrous place, and if you're writing for public consumption, you’re writing content you hope impresses others.

You might be:

✅ A blogger.
✅ A job seeker.
✅ A web-content creator.
✅ A résumé creator, helping clients land their dream job.
✅ An author of nonfiction / business-related books – even memoirs!
✅ A ghostwriter, helping clients get hired or sell their products or services.
✅ A podcaster wanting to turn the conversations into written form for a magazine or website.

⁉️But do your presentations show your (or your clients') ideas to full advantage?

Maybe you're asking spellcheck to do more than it was designed to do – a correctly spelled word might not be the one you intended!

Maybe you're one of the otherwise smart writers who have lost track of the American grammar rules, so your work isn't being seen in the best light. Like most of us, you may have taken your last grammar class when you were too young to give a rat's ... rump about using pronouns or punctuation correctly.

How could you possibly have known then how important all that would be to you as an adult, as a professional?

Of course, now that you do know how important it is ... how do you find the help you need?

Well, you could call me. 😁

While I may know little about your topic, I will ensure that your readers believe you do. I will smooth out your writing, making it look and be right. I will find the right words and punctuation so your ideas shine, all while preserving your unique voice.

My clients include first-time & veteran bloggers, web-content creators, ghostwriters, nonfiction / business book authors, corporate annual report creators, podcasters needing their interviews created in written form, and even CNBC, Huffington Post, Inc., The Good Men Project, Entrepreneur, and Influencive columnists.

Most are American, as I am, although several are internationals whose different version of English keeps me on my toes.

Just an FYI: I strongly believe in using the Oxford comma all the time.

So, if you're looking for an editor or proofreader, drop me a note. Let's see if I'm a good fit for your project.

𝐌𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: 𝐓𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞.

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