Sherron Ostrander
189 Thomas Drive • Madison, AL 35758
(256) 724-2528 • SimplySO.Write@gmail.com
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Proofreading and line editing
- Creating and editing WordPress including slugs, alt text, SEO and formatting
- Familiar with Chicago Manual, APA, and MLA or publisher’s requirements
- Fast turnaround
- Ability to work with CEOs, field crews, academics, authors and engineers
WRITING & EDITING PROJECTS
NOVELS
Absolute Darkness by Tina O’Hailey, line editor, November 1, 2016, Black Rose Writing
Khalsa Warriors series, 7 books, by Kel Sandhu, general editor, February 2011-2014, Artist Blueprint Company
Magical Spinning Loom by Kel Sandhu, general editor, May 2013 Artist Blueprint Company
Swamp Magic by Bobbi Romans, general editor January 28, 2013, Simon & Schuster
NONFICTION
Flowers of the Cosmos by John Bossard, line editor, February 2013
The Tao in Teaching (Spiritual Practice for Leaders of Learning) by Tom Flanagan, line editor, April 2012
Bobbi Roman’s Recipes for Giant Sized Families on Fairy Sized Budgets! by Bobbi Romans, line editor, Feb 13, 2017, CreateSpace Publishing
Keeping Hedgehogs as Pets by Alan Stables, ghostwriter, May 2013, UK
Keeping Parrots, as Pets by Alan Stables, ghostwriter, May 2013, UK
Keeping Tortoises as Pets by Alan Stables, ghostwriter, May 2013, UK
Editing and writing short articles, blog posts and web content pages 2008-PRESENT
EMPLOYMENT
SimplySO 2008 – present
Self-employed as freelance writer, editor and mentor
Velvet Ink 2010-2012
Partner in Woman-Owned writing and editing company. Wrote and edited articles and job proposals, kept payroll, hired subcontractors, managed payables and receivables, prepared taxes.
L. I. Smith & Associates 1993 – present
- Assistant to the owner: Fill-in accounting and clerical work
- Proposal writing, brochures and presentations, revision of policy manual, drawing surveys
- Supervising office staff
Franklin Private School 1998 – 2008
- Teaching full curriculum in multi-grade setting
- Curriculum design
- Steering committee
- Diploma Requirement committee
Kinko’s Copies 1990 – 1993
1993 Supervisor
Customer service including design and proofing, Operated 12 machines including high speed and color copiers, blueprint machines, binders, and computers etc.
EDUCATION
The University of Tennessee Knoxville 1979-1984
Franklin School Homeschooling Certification 2001.