Heather S.

Experienced writer, editor, and researcher with a strong science background in the geological and biological sciences. Currently working on projects as a freelance copy editor for the Geological Society of America. Other recent projects include: AP Bio education, international travel, health/nutrition, and meditation content writing and editing; scuba diving/marine wildlife conservation related articles for an app and wildlife NGO; and non-fiction book editing. Open to invitations from new clients on Upwork and ideally looking to establish long-term, mutually beneficial professional relationships. Hands on work experience within the last ten years includes nutrition consulting and wellness education, copy editing science journals, and private tutoring of children and adults in English and the sciences. Broad knowledge base and ability to cater to a client's style/needs. Practiced in the Chicago Manual of Style editing format, though flexible and familiar with British English and AP style as well. Focused and creative, Heather Sickels constantly keeps the target audience and client in mind. She has years of experience writing, editing, and offering advice centered around health & wellness and science—she enjoys researching and writing. She has worked with news and travel content, science/technical writing/editing, academic testing material, geologic hazard reports, large data sets, supplement and food packaging, and an array of online content, images, etc. Her style is informative and precise as well as artistic, her work considers SEO without compromising the flow of the material. Before a finished product is turned over to a client it is polished and cared for. Life may be imperfect and often messy; however, writing doesn't have to be.