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Joel Balkovec

Joel Balkovec

Professional Writer-Editor

Services provided: Content Writers , Website Content , Book Editing Services , Mailings & Lists , Research & Summaries , Email Copy , Technical Writers , Editing & Proofreading , Copywriting & Advertising Copy , Copy Editors

Arts / Entertainment / Publishing

Nepean, Ottawa
$35 / hour
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About Joel Balkovec:

Passionate. Literary-minded. Multi-talented.

Experience

· Features Writer, Screen Rant — ongoing

  • Stay up-to-date with latest industry developments
  • Meet and exceed quotas
  • Regularly pitch article ideas to senior editors
  • Implement effective SEO strategies
  • Collaborate with editors and other writers via Asana & Discord online platforms
  • Self-edit for style, clarity
  • Design visually engaging header images

 

· Acquisitions & Editorial Team, Renaissance Press — 2020-present

  • Edited 17 manuscripts as of Fall 2023 across multiple genres
  • Edit for style, grammar & clarity
  • Assess submissions for sensitivity, marketability, and fit to Renaissance goals
  • Collaborate with team via Trello online platform to meet publication deadlines

 

· Various Freelance Writing & Editing Jobs — 2020-present

  • Coordinate online to best serve client needs
  • Provide style & substantive editing, beta reading, and writing services
  • Pro bono & volunteer services offered to local charities, community organisations and not-for-profits

 

· Literary IP Manager, Realmgard — 2017-present

  • Write, edit, publish & distribute ongoing Fantasy series
  • Developed own style guide for Realmgard-related content
  • Maintain author persona under pen name J.B. Norman
  • Manage website & actively create multimedia content to promote Realmgard
  • Manage social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and engage with audience
  • Design, plan, and implement regular marketing/advertising campaigns

 

Education

  • Bachelor of Humanities & Classical Studies - 2013, Carleton University
  • Master of Arts, Classical Studies - 2016, U Ottawa
  • Professional Writing Diploma - 2020 Algonquin College

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