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Kathleen Dore writes, edits and manages communications projects that vary from short profile articles for national publications to custom magazines for corporate clients. She has worked as a magazine editor at Style at Home and Outpost, and has had her work published in Reader’s Digest, Chatelaine, MoneySense, Globe & Mail, Canadian Gardening and many more top Canadian publications. Kathleen also writes and edits newsletters, brochures and web copy for entrepreneurs, schools, small businesses and non-profit organizations. She’s a passionate storyteller and an experienced senior editor capable of steering complex publications through the entire production process.

WRITING Kathleen’s articles are routinely published in Canada’s top magazines and national newspapers. She also has a proven track record in writing corporate publications, marketing support materials and newsletters. Kathleen’s passion for storytelling, love of interviewing, meticulous attention to detail and respect for deadlines makes her the choice of top editors. EDITING  Working with writers — both novice and expert — is Kathleen’s strong suit. She is experienced at all levels of the editorial process, from substantial edits that shape the structure of complex feature articles to detailed copy edits that add polish. Her mandate is to respect a writer’s words, voice and vision, while ensuring the writer’s message is delivered clearly and effectively.  EDITORIAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT As a project leader and editor of stand-alone custom publications, Kathleen is expert at crafting communications that capture her client’s unique message. She combines her talent for big-picture thinking with organizational and leadership skills to create large custom publishing projects. Her experience in implementing production schedules that coordinate the work of all team members—photographers, art directors, writers, copy editors and printers—ensures publications are produced on time and on budget. 

Good Times Magazine

Reader’s Digest

Home Depot

International Architecture & Design

Canadian Gardening

Sears

Style at Home

Shopper’s Drug Mart

Homemaker’s

Canadian Living

Sun Media Publications

Canadian Home & Country

Bachly Construction

MoneySense

SC Johnson

Outpost Magazine

Canada Post

Transcontinental Media

The Globe & Mail

The Energetics of Wealth

Elle Canada

Canadian Family

WHAT EDITORS SAY“Kathleen is an editor’s writer: she gets the focus of the assignment, she does thorough research, her interview skills make the interviewee comfortable and result in a great story, and she delivers clean, crisp copy on time—what more could you ask for? In the many years I’ve worked with Kathleen, in her dual roles as both in-house editor and then freelance writer, she has never let me or the magazine down. ‘Reliable’ sounds too school-marmish, and Kathleen is far from that, but it’s a quality valued greatly by any editor. Throw in a lovely personality, superb writing skills, and high professional standards, and you have a writer you never want to lose!” — Gail Johnston Habs, Founding Editor, Style at Home                                                                  “Kathleen is a consummate professional—working with her makes any editor’s job a whole lot easier...and a lot more pleasant!” — Suzanne Moutis, Executive Editor, Style at Home and Canadian Gardening WHAT WRITERS SAY“As a travel writer, separating the journey from the narrative is always a challenge. To me, every incident of a trip was important and every encounter memorable. Unfortunately, a day by day diary doesn’t make for a compelling feature article. That’s where a skilled editor can really save your ass. Kathleen has a great eye for story, and she infallibly provides the advice I need to stay focused on that key narrative theme. Working with her is also tremendously rewarding because, rather than simply rewrite or change my work, she involves me in the process. Like any great coach, she sends editorial suggestions that encourage me to dig a little deeper. I’m grateful for that opportunity because it helps me to grow as a writer.” — Ryan Murdock www.ryanmurdock.com “I had the privilege of working with Kathleen when she was editor of Outpost magazine. Through the stages of the edit she gave me great notes, constructive feedback and brought more clarity to my writing. I have worked with dozens of editors in my career, and she is definitely in the top three.” — Dianne Whelan <="" div="">www.diannewhelan.com