Meet Emily Kline (she/her)
Almost everyone in the editing industry will say they've always loved reading and writing, and I'm certainly no exception. For years, I devoured 3-4 books a week, eagerly signed up for creative writing courses, and could write a mean essay on any subject. Though I didn't realize it at the time, those early experiences laid the foundation for my editing journey.
I graduated from Arcadia University with a BA in art and art therapy, a fascinating blend of art, psychology, and the study of symbols. While I initially planned to pursue graduate studies and become a therapist, my path took an artistic turn. For several years, I worked as a jewelry artist and traveled across the US in a converted school bus, selling my work at art festivals. I made it to thirty states!
But the artist life, while inspiring, was unpredictable. I began exploring part-time proofreading to supplement my income during slower seasons. When the COVID pandemic shut everything down, it felt like the perfect moment to embrace a new direction.
So, I changed professions at the start of the pandemic (crazy, I know) and earned a certificate in proofreading and editing through Edit Republic. I recognized immediately that proofreading and editing had always been my true calling. Editing not only reignited my passion for language but also allowed me to combine creativity with precision.
