Hello! I'm Grace.
I am a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies. I have experience in various forms of editing such as copyediting, developmental editing, and proofing. My mission is to help authors bring out the product they want to see.
Grace Medley
COPYEDITOR & DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR
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Currently based out of Lexington, KY but open to relocation within KY and remote work.
EXPERIENCE
January 2024 - May 2024
Editing Intern
THE CANELANDS
In my final semester of college, I acted as editorial assistant and copyeditor for the inaugural issue of The Canelands magazine. In this role, I edited manuscripts, communicated with authors, did research on how to format the magazine, and worked in a collaborative/team setting.
Fall 2023
PUBLISHING (WRD 406)
Student
In the Fall semester of 2023, I took a class on the publishing industry. My classmates and I learned about the different kinds of publishers and imprints, wrote research papers on the state of the industry, and participated in an editorial practicum with authors.
Spring 2023
Student
EDITING ENGLISH PROSE (WRD 405)
In the Spring semester of 2023, I took an in-depth class on copyediting. During the course of this class, I took copyediting tests, edited classmate manuscripts, and edited the capstone project of a graduating senior.
EDUCATION
2021-2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
As a Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies (WRD) student, I have developed my editing, writing, and rhetorical skills. Relevant classes include editing English prose, publishing, style for writers, and social media: theory, culture, politics, practice. During my time at the University of Kentucky, my academic focus was trained on editing and publishing. Through my course load and internship, I leave the university with an understanding of and experience in these industries.
SKILLS
Copyediting
Developmental Editing
Communication
Office 365
Google Suite
Leading Projects
TESTIMONIALS
MARIA CARBALLO
Having never worked with an editor before, Grace truly made the process easy for me as a writer. The level of professionalism and care with which my writing was handled really made me feel appreciated and respected as an author.
DR. BETH CONNORS-MANKE
Grace worked as my editorial assistant at The Canelands magazine. Grace did everything from developmental assessments to copyediting to cost analysis for promotional materials. Grace took the variety of tasks in stride and never dropped the ball. Our inaugural issue of the magazine was the better for it. I’d keep Grace on staff forever if I could.
JILLIAN FORTWENGLER
After the request of editing my research paper, Grace promptly gave me well articulated feedback. She was quick with edits and provided me with options of revisions that would make my paper more effective and professional. The edits that were made were quite thorough and well-thought out. I appreciated her time and feedback as she went above and beyond on my behalf.