Tara Moeller

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I'm a freelance copy editor specializing in speculative fiction, and business and technical documents.

About

I’m a freelance copy editor specializing in speculative fiction, and business and technical documents.

I have over 25 years’ experience in government construction specifications and criteria, government test and evaluation documentation (including reports), and freelance editing of technical theses, dissertations, and journal articles.

I am an expert at using Microsoft Word styles and reference functions to format documents in several format standards, including APA, MLA, and CMOS. I can also produce documents in portable document format (pdf) and ePUB.

I have presented writing and editing workshops in house (at NAVFAC, OPTEVFOR, and MCOTEA) and for ACES.

  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education

Projects · 1

Design book cover using Affinity Designer (compatible with Adobe products, but no auto storage in the cloud.) Selected image, fonts, and modified for a cohesive look.

Book Cover Design
  • Book Cover Designer

Work experience· 7 roles

Senior Technical Editor · Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation ActivityDec 2014 – Dec 2025 · 11 yrs 1 mo

Edited a wide range of technical reports and policy documents aimed at high-level decision makers, developed templates, and conducted training for technical writers.

Dreamer-in-Chief · DreamPunk PressNov 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 1 mo

Edit and format fiction manuscripts, generate social media posts, and create PDFs for printing at various platforms.

Technical Editor · Operational Test and Evaluation ForceDec 2007 – Jan 2015 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Responsible for editing important technical documentation for Navy programs and maintaining internal style guides.

Technical Editor · Naval Facilities Engineering CommandSep 2002 – Dec 2007 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Technical Editor · MANCON (supporting NAVFAC)Sep 2000 – Sep 2002 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Intern · American Red Cross, Summer Teen ProgramMay 2000 – Aug 2000 · 4 mos
Newsletter Editor · Potomac Ramblers AssociationDec 1997 – Nov 2000 · 3 yrs

Education

Master’s in Management – Global · Cambridge College2007
Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts, English · Old Dominion University2000
Associate’s in Science, General · Tidewater Community College1999

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