I’m Judy, and I’m a native English speaker with over a decade of experience editing professional and academic content across a variety of subject areas. I hold a BA in English Literature from the University of Toronto, an MA in English Literature from Carleton University, and a PhD in English and Digital Design from the University of Waterloo.

Over the years, I’ve worked in a range of creative and editorial roles, including writing grants and proposals, public speaking, editing both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, and presenting research at conferences. My work has also involved securing government funding for small Canadian startup media companies.

I’ve developed courses that teach undergraduate students how to become stronger writers and researchers. I’ve also spent several years working in writing centres, supporting students through one-on-one collaboration — an experience that continues to shape my editorial approach today.

Areas of Expertise

·       English literature and literary theory

·       Academic writing and reading comprehension

·       Creative writing and story development

·       Queer theory, media studies and culture

·       Smartphone culture and digital personhood

·       Cyborg, utopian/dystopian, and speculative literature and media

·       Posthumanism and transhumanism

·       Disability studies