Niels C. Kwakernaak
Writer and Editor: Developmental editing + copyediting -|- Redacteur: Redactie + tekstcorrectie at Your Best Story – Writing & Editing Services- Claim this Profile
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Adam De Gree
Niels is the best editor I've had in eight years of writing. His patient and constructive feedback has made me a more careful and attentive writer. He's also an absolute pleasure to work with.
Sherry Clark
Niels has a great work ethic and can be counted on to be timely and responsive. His editing work is dependable and consistent. I always have a good experience when I work with Niels. He looks for the most effective way to express a phrase or sentence while keeping the writer’s intention in mind. He consistently works to increase his knowledge and hone his editing and writing skills, and he’s not afraid to take on challenging work.
Adam De Gree
Niels is the best editor I've had in eight years of writing. His patient and constructive feedback has made me a more careful and attentive writer. He's also an absolute pleasure to work with.
Sherry Clark
Niels has a great work ethic and can be counted on to be timely and responsive. His editing work is dependable and consistent. I always have a good experience when I work with Niels. He looks for the most effective way to express a phrase or sentence while keeping the writer’s intention in mind. He consistently works to increase his knowledge and hone his editing and writing skills, and he’s not afraid to take on challenging work.
Adam De Gree
Niels is the best editor I've had in eight years of writing. His patient and constructive feedback has made me a more careful and attentive writer. He's also an absolute pleasure to work with.
Sherry Clark
Niels has a great work ethic and can be counted on to be timely and responsive. His editing work is dependable and consistent. I always have a good experience when I work with Niels. He looks for the most effective way to express a phrase or sentence while keeping the writer’s intention in mind. He consistently works to increase his knowledge and hone his editing and writing skills, and he’s not afraid to take on challenging work.
Adam De Gree
Niels is the best editor I've had in eight years of writing. His patient and constructive feedback has made me a more careful and attentive writer. He's also an absolute pleasure to work with.
Sherry Clark
Niels has a great work ethic and can be counted on to be timely and responsive. His editing work is dependable and consistent. I always have a good experience when I work with Niels. He looks for the most effective way to express a phrase or sentence while keeping the writer’s intention in mind. He consistently works to increase his knowledge and hone his editing and writing skills, and he’s not afraid to take on challenging work.
Credentials
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IFW-Certified Writer (Breaking into Print Course, Creative Writing)
Institute For Writers & Institute of Children's LiteratureMar, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
University of Washington / UW-Certified Editor
University of WashingtonJan, 2022- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Your Best Story – Writing & Editing Services
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer and Editor: Developmental editing + copyediting -|- Redacteur: Redactie + tekstcorrectie
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Nov 2020 - Present
Do you need someone to write your story or to (substantively) edit it? Book a discovery call, and let's find out how I can help you.EditingWhatever stage your manuscript, content, or copy is in, I can help you improve it by: developing the concept or thesis (developmental editing) reorganizing structure and flow (substantial editing) changing/improving voice and tone (line editing) improving grammar, usage, and formatting (copyediting)I work with track changes, so you can decide whether to accept or reject my changes. WritingIf you have only a concept, raw material, or a rough manuscript that needs complete rewriting, I can help you. I can write your: blogs, articles, Web pages, etc. (content writing) company stories to generate leads (copywriting) life story or other important messages you want to share with the world, so you can publish it under your name (ghostwriting/collaboration) business letters, papers, talking points, etc. Show less
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Self-editing coach
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Nov 2020 - Present
If you need editorial help but can't (yet) afford a complete manuscript edit, this service is for you. I'll teach you how to make the best of your manuscript by self-editing like the masters. The better you prepare your manuscript, the less an editor will cost you in the end. Invest hundreds now, and save yourself thousands later.If you need help getting your book started, we'll take look at the concept, the thesis, and the material. I'll instruct you on how to proceed and ensure you have a solid basis to start from.If you have (part of) a manuscript ready, we can share screens and edit your work together, while I explain every edit we make. This will get you kickstarted editing your own work. Show less
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Elite Editing
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Writer
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Jun 2022 - Present
Writing blogs for companies in, among other fields, hi-tech, real estate, and law.
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Senior Editor
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May 2022 - Present
Helping hundreds of companies tell their stories in case studies, customer success stories, social posts, blogs, and emails.
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Developmental Editor
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Apr 2022 - Present
Helping writers match the structure, voice, and usage of key words, thesis, and style to the expectations of a multitude of clients. Coaching writers to become more proficient in their craft.
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Writer
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Dec 2001 - Present
My writing journey started long before I first got paid for putting words on paper. Writing was my passion—I loved sitting alone behind a computer or with a legal pad on my lap, making up stories. These two decades of studying the art and craft of writing have given me a solid foundation for my later career as an editor. Therefore, I think this experience is worth mentioning here. I will post stories and updates on this company page so you can see what kind of work comes out of me when I'm writing for myself. Show less
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Innodata Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Writer
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May 2016 - Mar 2022
Writing instruction manuals, newsletters, and training material. Cowriting a style book.
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Senior Editor
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Jun 2015 - Mar 2022
Copyediting (in Dutch and English); training editors in spelling, grammar, and style guides; developmental editing of internal books and manuals; creating editing tools. To my colleagues, I was the one to approach for questions about spelling, grammar, and client-specific instructions: sometimes they refered to me as the Chuck Norris of editing.😛
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Captured Quests Stories
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Freelance Creative Person | Writer | Singer | Songwriter | Storyteller | Composer | Painter
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2019
Don't let the dates above fool you—I will always be available for creative gigs! I have always been shy at parties, and I used to hide somewhere in the corner. But one day a friend remarked that each time in the second half of the evening, he could find me amid a circle of intrigued listeners. I had never noticed it, but he was right—I was a storyteller. Later, a published author told me I had a knack for writing. This, together with my love for fiction, inspired the dream of becoming a writer. As if my life depended on it, I ordered every book on writing and editing I could afford, filling mind and soul with the art and craft of storytelling. My dream of becoming a published author has not yet come to fruition, but I am writing my stories, and I love every minute of the process. For a taste of my fiction writing: https://yourbeststory.net/nielss-writing/ I'm also a singer (classical tenor/counter tenor/pop) with professional recording facilities (AKG C414, Focusrite, Cubase 11). Show less
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Composer and producer (and writing my own copy)
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May 2009 - Feb 2013
• recording, engineering, microphone technique • producing demos and singles for bands and musicians • mixing and mastering audio • composing music and jingles • arranging music • programming music I composed and produced a variety of music styles, including: • pop • classical • metal • film music • recording, engineering, microphone technique • producing demos and singles for bands and musicians • mixing and mastering audio • composing music and jingles • arranging music • programming music I composed and produced a variety of music styles, including: • pop • classical • metal • film music
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Education
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2020 - 2022
University of Washington
Certificate in Editing, Editing and publishing -
2013 - 2022
Institute for Writers
Creative Writing -
2009 - 2010
MPC music production
Studio engeneer/ producers Licence, Music production -
2005 - 2006
Roc a12 photography
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