Books are impressions of humanity, preserved in the well-worn pages of vintage titles and in the adaptive print of eBooks. Each one has a story that goes far beyond the final full stop, and I aspire to be a part of the stories in their creation. As the publishing industry continues to be increasingly innovative, I write to explore, read to enlighten, and edit to amplify diverse voices. Happy reading!
In 2020 I developed a DEI reference document to help the University Advancement team coordinate diversity fundraising efforts for MSU.
In 2013, I participated as a fellow editor of Views of Michigan a regional photography book.
I served as a writer and editor of Ing Magazine, a magazine published for young adults in the Greater Lansing area.
My grammar analysis of the first chapter of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien demonstrates my skills with grammar identification and interpretation..
This genre fiction infographic is a result of my research into the style varieties of each genre and their associated subgenres.
I selected A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain to read, edit, and redesign for a 21st century audience.
Cover copy and marketing documents were one of my regular tasks as an intern at Thunder Bay Press, a publisher of Michigan & Great Lakes regional titles.
In 2018, I created a compilation of my most recent research and editing projects. It shows my abilities with proofreader’s marks, track changes in Word, and memos.
Where I’ve worked. . .
Note: Due to a name change, Amelia Turkette is now known as Amelia Shugar. Any content published under the name of Amelia Turkette is the work of Amelia Shugar.
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