Janine Mercer
Writer and Editor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Janine Mercer's work has appeared in issue 95 of Sinister Wisdom, issue 5.2 of UCN's The Quint, and others. She lives in Milwaukee, WI with her wife and a collection of moderately creepy taxidermy. Her poetry book, Collection: A Chesterfield Reader, can be purchased on Amazon.
Core Qualifications
· Wide breadth of experience in writing editing and proofreading
· Strong skills in both print and online editing
· Excellent ability to work independently
· High interpersonal and communication skills
Education: BA Writing & Communications (2013) | Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee, WI)
MFA Creative Writing (2020) | Naropa University, JKS (Boulder, CO)
Job History:
Editor In Chief
11/2013- Present
Corvus Review (www.corev.ink) @CorvusReview
Crafted and edited unique content and submission guidelines for the website. Accepted/rejected submissions for publication. Edited submitted journal content for grammar and composition and offered editing services for manuscript length documents.
Editor
6/2014-Present
Freelance
Provided comprehensive editing and proofreading services for a diverse range of clientele and content.
Outstanding record as a critical evaluator of written work and full-length manuscripts. Addressed accuracy, consistency, and appropriateness of materials, including researching, writing, editing, and proofreading.
Volunteer Experience:
Panelist/Presenter: Literary journal symposium at WriteFest. (Houston, TX) 2016