Francine McCabe

Francine McCabe

Student Journal Production Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Author / Fibre Artist

  • Education

    • Vancouver Island University

      2010 - 2015
      Bachelor's degree Creative Writing
    • Confederation College

      2006 - 2008
      Diploma Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • Experience

    • Relational Child and Youth Care Practice

      Sept 2013 - Jan 2015
      Student Journal Production Assistant

      • Thoroughly read and re-read articles making appropriate adjustments according to APA or MLA formatting• Archive back issues • Follow up subscription renewals and renewal notices• Enter author and subscription information into the database• Communicate with authors in a professional manner to accomplish necessary edits

    • Portal Magazine

      Sept 2014 - Apr 2015
      Non-Fiction Editor and Feature Writer

      Senior Non-Fiction Editor • Read and re-read over 200 submissions to determine the top nine for publication• Maintain a professional relationship with the authors while working through the editing process• Direct two other non-fiction/poetry editors in their suggested edits and correspondence with authors• Copy Managing Editor on teams progress and all correspondence • Analyze art and photography to compliment written work Feature Writer • Create outline for a feature article-determine word count, tone, content, etc. • Create a list of possible interview questions, arrange interview at convenience of author, interview and transcribe• Attend lecture and take notes• Write 2000-word article • Work with the Publisher to edit article• Correspond with interviewee and respond to questions, taking changes into account and updating • Make artistic suggestions re: art/photos/poetry/pull quotes to be included with the article Show less

    • Brindle&Glass

      Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
      Intern

      • Creating working documents containing full details for Canadian writer’s festivals, awards, and contests• Researching targeted groups, blogs, activities, and programs for specific book audiences

    • Self employed

      Dec 2015 - now
      Freelance Writer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Serve it Right

      Jan 2013
    • Standard First Aid Level C

      Jan 2012
    • Organic Master Gardener

      Jan 2010
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Francine McCabe
      Mary Garland Coleman Prize in Lyrical Poetry 2014 VIU May 2014
    • Awarded to Francine McCabe
      Pat Bevan Scholarship-Creative Writing 2014 VIU Apr 2014 “The winner of this award is a poet often at sea, in deep waters, but who is never lost because she navigates, reflectively, by the stars.” –Marilyn Bowering.