ABOUT
Sneha is a seasoned editor with a passion for reading books across genres with a specific interest in critically acclaimed writers through platforms such as Booker Prize, Man Booker, Pulitzer, etc. Having edited over 80 books, and having read through more than 2000, Sneha constantly upgrades her skills by reading more and learning more, in between her international relocations. Sneha has a liking towards social service, knitting, and learning about other cultures.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Editing: Sneha specializes in structural and line editing of books across all genres, particularly fiction.
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Eye for detail: Sneha, with her deep knowledge of grammar has a flair for editing through the perspective of the author, fixing nuances, and is not afraid of pointing out errors or inconsistencies albeit in a constructive manner.
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Keeping herself up-to-date: Sneha keeps herself updated by reading award winning literary fiction mixed in with a couple of best sellers. She includes studying through certified MOOC's in her regime to improve her repertoire of skills.
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Fluent with Microsoft Suite.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Contractual Editing Assignments Undertaken for authors.
March 2022 - Present
Freelancing Book Editor
OrangBooks Publication
Clever Fox Publishing
Blue Rose Publications
All over India.
2016 - Present
Freelancing Book Editor
Vishwakarma Publications Pvt. Ltd
Pune, India.
2009 - 2011
Senior Associate
Vitcom Consulting Pvt. Ltd
Chennai, India.
2005 - 2009
Consultant
Communications 2.0 Pvt. Ltd,
Kolkata, India.
EDUCATION
August 2022
The Complete Punctuation Course:
English Writing - Grammar
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TJ Walker - Udemy
July 2022
Punctuation Mastery
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Shani Raja - Udemy
March 2022
Editing Mastery: Editing
writing to perfection
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Shani Raja - Udemy
September 2021
Editing Fiction
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The Publishing Training Centre UK
November 2018
Noun Clauses, Conditionals Verb
Tenses and Passives
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UCI [University of California, Irvine]
2004 - 2005
Post Graduate Diploma in
Public Relations
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Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, Kolkata
2000 - 2003
B.A (Hons) Psychology
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Lady Shriram College for Women
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Translation of Criminals in Uniform from Hindi to English. Published by Harper Collins India.
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Over 80 edited books published across a variety of genres.
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Prior to getting into professional editing, Sneha has had over 6 years of experience writing press releases, corporate profiles, news letter, drafting corporate proposals, articles, et cetera.