I Believe in the Power of Words

Hello! My name is Alicia Chantal and I started Fresh Look Editing in 2019. My experience with professional editing and communication spans more than 20 years.

What I Love

I am passionate about working with clients and polishing up the small details that make a message resonate. I view editing as a collaborative exercise, so I approach each project getting to know your needs, as well as your audience’s, before tackling a single sentence. Words have power, no matter where they appear — how they are presented can make all the difference to how your message is received. That's where I can help!

My Background

I have a bachelor of arts (English) degree, a diploma in public relations, and a medical terminology certificate. I also hold an editing certificate from Simon Fraser University. I am currently co-coordinator of Cloud Club (West) for the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), and am part of the events team for the Editors Tea Club. I’m also a former member of Editors Canada’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion task force.

Editing and Writing Experience

Some of my earliest experience working with the written word was as a contributing writer for my hometown’s newspaper and as a news and copyeditor for my university’s weekly publication. I also worked in public relations for an arm’s length public agency in my province.

Since opening Fresh Look Editing, I have copyedited and proofread manuscripts and a variety of materials for publishers, university presses, small business, and independent authors, among others. For more information, please take a browse through my portfolio.

Fun Facts

I love spending time with my family, reading, watching a good show (General Hospital is a weekday fave and The Office – U.S., Schitt’s Creek, and Parks and Recreation never fail to make me laugh!), or listening to nearly any genre of music. You’ll also often find me walking regularly since I accidentally started the habit in 2021.

If your goal is to inform or inspire, educate or empower, I’d love to hear from you! Let’s work together to polish the details that will make your message shine.