Francine McCabe

Experience

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  Self employed

  Dec 2015 - now

  Freelance Writer