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Jenny O'Reilly, professional editor for climate, education, and public health

Create lasting connections with clear, accessible content

"Jenny is an awesome editor, and I hope to work with her again soon!" — Amanda Baker Robinson, instructional designer

Services

Level up your storytelling

"Jenny’s collaborative approach has made her a natural fit within our interdisciplinary team." — Research + Communications team, Be the Change GroupI improve publications at every stage of development and production:

  • Copyediting

  • Proofreading

  • Stylistic editing

  • Content development

Download my free Info Kit to see details of my services for nonprofits and publishers (no email address required).You might think you’ve reached your capacity in producing great communications. But quality editing can be the difference between solid content and FANTASTIC content.LEVEL UP.

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My clients

Who I work with

"Jenny recently helped us with editing a complex 30-page report on climate and impact investing. She was incredibly thorough and communicative. Thanks again for your help!" — Laurin Liu, communications director, Confluence PhilanthropyI work with nonprofits, publishers, researchers, and public sector organizations who are seeking clarity and effectiveness in their text-based projects.My areas of specialization are public health, climate, and education.

I've developed and edited hundreds of books, articles, reports, and resources for these and other organizations:

  • Be the Change Group

  • The David Suzuki Foundation

  • Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC)

  • Canadian Scholars Press

  • University of Toronto Press

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Working with me

What I bring

“It has been a pleasure to work with you on this, and I hope you know you are very good at what you do.” — Saadia K., communications coordinator, community health nonprofit

Hi, I'm Jenny O'Reilly.I love working with authors and communicators to find the BEST version of their message.I have a special interest in plain language and inclusive editing.Here’s what I bring to every project:

  • More than 15 years of experience in editorial roles

  • Formal editorial training from Queen’s University

  • Active membership in Editors Canada; ACES (the Society for Editing); and PLAIN Canada

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Contact me

Want to know more?

Connect with me on LinkedIn—I talk about editing, communications, and plain language over there.You can also book a call with me through my online calendar.Or fill out the form below to email me! Let's discuss how I can help you.