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Léa BesançonLB

Léa Besançon

Editing ● Proofreading ● Editorial Support

€125/day
Paris, FR
0-2 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Léa

👩🏼‍💻 Junior Editor, Corrector & Proofreader

Graduated with honors from a Master's degree in Digital Writing, Literature, and Publishing, I offer comprehensive editorial support: spelling, grammar, and typographical correction, editorial proofreading, text harmonization, copy preparation, or manuscript coaching: I ensure your voice is preserved while enhancing the quality and consistency of your texts.

📝 My Editorial Services
  • Reading and analysis of multi-genre manuscripts in French and English
  • Editorial harmonization and adherence to style guides
  • Narrative and structural consistency
  • Iconographic research
  • Advanced layout in Word
  • Copy preparation
  • Writing reading reports
  • Advice for submitting manuscripts to publishing houses

🔎 My Proofreading and Correction Services
  • Ortho-typographical correction
  • Grammatical and syntactic verification
  • Suggestion of reformulations
  • EPUB proofreading and correction
  • Transcription, proofreading, and correction of videos
  • Review of English/French translations

👉🏻 What Sets Me Apart
  • In-depth mastery of typographical standards
  • Big-picture vision; coherence and internal logic
  • Rigorous and mastered methodology
  • Multidisciplinary background
The types of documents I handle:
◦ Manuscripts (fiction, non-fiction, children's, fantasy, romance, cooking, etc…),
◦ Press or blog articles,
◦ Magazines,
◦ Reports,
◦ Websites,
◦ Social media,
◦ Videos,
◦ Any other request? I'd be happy to help!

The tools I use:
Word, PDF, Prolexis, Canva, Notion, InDesign...

Looking for a great collaboration between word and literature enthusiasts? Don't hesitate to contact me to discuss your projects!
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 20km)

Experience

  • Éditions Calmann-Lévy
    Editorial Assistant
    PUBLISHING
    June 2024 - October 2024 (4 months)
    Paris, France
    Reading and evaluating manuscripts (French, English)
    Copy preparation and proofing until final print
    Writing reading notes and editorial summaries
    Setting up and monitoring editorial schedules
    Editorial Tracking Typographical Code Proofreading and Correction Layout Linguistic and Stylistic Adaptation
  • Les Éditions de l'Horloge
    Junior Editor | Communications Manager
    PUBLISHING
    September 2022 - March 2024 (1 year and 6 months)
    Lille, France
    Design and deployment of the company's visual identity
    Development and management of the digital communication calendar
    Creation of visual and editorial content
    Development of partnerships and organization of launch events (press releases, collaborations, events)
    Editorial Strategy Communication Strategy Social Media Layout Press Relations
  • Librairie Les Petits Platons
    Editorial and Communication Assistant
    PUBLISHING
    March 2023 - September 2023 (6 months)
    Paris, France
    Editorial reading and writing
    Iconographic research
    Author coaching
    Newsletter management and participation in literary events
    Editorial Tracking Press Relations Author Relations Proofreading and Correction Social Media

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Education

  • Master's Degree in Digital Writing, Literature, and Publishing
    Catholic University of Lille
    2024
  • Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Humanities Track
    Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
    2021
    Mention Assez Bien

Certifications

  • Master in Digital Writing, Literature, and Publishing
    Catholic University of Lille
    2024
    Layout Spelling Correction Rewriting Proofreading Typography Adobe InDesign

Skill set

Categories

  • Other