Books
I edit non-fiction, usually on subjects in the humanities, social sciences, social justice, and Christianity material. I especially enjoy projects that make a difference.
With wisdom and sensitivity, I help writers find their voices and produce quality material.
Editing Sampler
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- Africa Bible Commentary, general editor, Tokunboh Adeyemo
- Bravo Miss Brown, Joan Mactavish
- Christ, Spiritual Powers and the Church in African, Moses Matonya
- Coming Home: The Story of Tikinagan Child and Family Services, Maurice Brubacher with The People of Tikinagan
- Gather up the Fragments: A History of the Diocese of London, Michael Power & Daniel J. Brock
- Panes of Glory: Illuminations from the Stained Glass Windows of St. Peter's Seminary, Michael Prieur
- The Blue Passport: A Question of Identities, Ellen Watley
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Other
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- Manuscript evaluations and writing coaching
- Project co-ordination.
- I coordinated the proofreading of the 1600-page Africa Bible Commentary. ABC won 2007 Reference Book of the Year from the United Kingdom's Christian Booksellers' Convention.
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Advocacy
I will help you make your case in research reports and articles by adapting your style for the intended audience, without losing the meaning. I’ll shape them so the emphasis is right and the work engaging.
I have worked with associations, charities, and not-for-profits and can give you as much or as little help as you need.
Corporate & Technical
I will help you write manuals that make it easy for employees and trainees to understand the vital information they need. I can help you develop effective reports and web content.
Instructional manuals
- StayWell Health Company Ltd. (Red Cross of Canada water safety, lifeguarding, and first aid instructor manuals.)
- Faithful Choices to Become a Healthy Church, Donna j. Mann
Policy and procedure manuals
- Community Care Access Centres (formerly Brant CCAC and Scarborough CCAC)
- Opportunity International
Sales and marketing
- Heidelberg Canada Graphic Equipment Limited
- Save the Mothers
- Langham Literature
- Editors’ Association of Canada
Website content
Academic
I can help you express complex ideas in plainer language, clarify your ideas, and apply the appropriate styles.
Reports
Uncertain Futures: Women Leaving Prison and Re-entering Community,
Alison Pedlar, Susan Arai, Felice Yuan, Darla Fortune.
Thesis and dissertations
• Subjects include education, history, sociology, psychology, and theology
• Experience in working with students for whom English is a second language
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Experienced with Turabian, APA, and MLA style guides
Portfolio
I’ve worked with clients to develop clear instructions for employees, bring books to life, and rescue manuscripts that didn’t seem publishable.
Whether you need a full editing makeover, a copy edit, or a consultation, I can help you communicate more effectively.
For lists of recent projects, click on the links above.
A few words from clients and colleagues
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"Thanks for your incredible and caring work as you organized, reorganized, corrected, and fine-tuned all the parts of Coming Home: The Story of Tikinagan Child and Family Services."
Maurice Brubacher
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Uncertain Futures: Women Leaving Prison and Re-entering Community
Alison Pedlar, Susan Arai, Felice Yuan, Darla Fortune |
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| “We wish to thank and acknowledge our Editor, Krysia P. Lear of The Editorial Suite, for her insight and assistance with the presentation of this research.” |
"That was a great evaluation you did of the commentary on the Pastoral Epistles."
Isobel Stevenson
“Your clarity of thought, accurate and concise use of language, and the insight that you bring to the synthesis of information is quite a gift.” John Martin-Holmes
“’Thorough’ is the best word to describe her work. I highly recommend her.”
(Rev.) John P. Comiskey
Vice-Rector, St. Peter's Seminary
Krysia is an organized, smart, down-to-earth woman, who is very easy to talk to.
Bev Ensom
Certified Copy Editor
“Krysia Lear worked quickly and efficiently to correct a poorly translated document. Our client was very happy. “
Simon Jacques
Ecocert Canada
"I'm very impressed with how practical your comments and suggestions are."
Brian Austin
“I am very impressed by your attention to detail and clear focus.”
Jane MacGillivray
“You've done an excellent job on these [website] pages--thank you so much!”
Zofia Laubitz