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Hi, I’m Lori Stephens. I’m a dedicated copyeditor / content editor who helps companies and authors refine their communications. My core values—respect, professionalism, and integrity—guide every project, and clients consistently note that I deliver great results on time with a personable, collaborative approach. I review, format, edit, and produce content related to business, economics, health, technology, and social trends. I tailor the level of editing to the audience and standards, applying expertise in grammar, tone, and style, and I’m proficient with Word, Acrobat, and AI tools to support production and design.…Hi, I’m Lori Stephens. I’m a dedicated copyeditor / content editor who helps companies and authors refine their communications. My core values—respect, professionalism, and integrity—guide every project, and clients consistently note that I deliver great results on time with a personable, collaborative approach. I review, format, edit, and produce content related to business, economics, health, technology, and social trends. I tailor the level of editing to the audience and standards, applying expertise in grammar, tone, and style, and I’m proficient with Word, Acrobat, and AI tools to support production and design.

Lori Stephens

Content Creator, Copywriter, Project Manager

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Hi, I’m Lori Stephens. I’m a dedicated copyeditor / content editor who helps companies and authors refine their communications. My core values—respect, professionalism, and integrity—guide every project, and clients consistently note that I deliver great results on time with a personable, collaborative approach. I review, format, edit, and produce content related to business, economics, health, technology, and social trends. I tailor the level of editing to the audience and standards, applying expertise in grammar, tone, and style, and I’m proficient with Word, Acrobat, and AI tools to support production and design.…Hi, I’m Lori Stephens. I’m a dedicated copyeditor / content editor who helps companies and authors refine their communications. My core values—respect, professionalism, and integrity—guide every project, and clients consistently note that I deliver great results on time with a personable, collaborative approach. I review, format, edit, and produce content related to business, economics, health, technology, and social trends. I tailor the level of editing to the audience and standards, applying expertise in grammar, tone, and style, and I’m proficient with Word, Acrobat, and AI tools to support production and design.

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Hi, I’m Lori Stephens. I’m a dedicated copyeditor / content editor who helps companies and authors refine their communications. My core values—respect, professionalism, and integrity—guide every project, and clients consistently note that I deliver great results on time with a personable, collaborative approach.

I review, format, edit, and produce content related to business, economics, health, technology, and social trends. I tailor the level of editing to the audience and standards, applying expertise in grammar, tone, and style, and I’m proficient with Word, Acrobat, and AI tools to support production and design.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

Greek, Modern

Intermediate

Work Experience

Managing Editor / Owner at Verbatim Editorial LLC

January 1, 2005 - October 27, 2025

Refine content related to business, economics, health, communication, technology, social trends, and other subjects. Clients include Amazon Supply, Author Solutions, Bookbright Media, BuzzBee Company, Content Bacon, CreateSpace, Crown House Publishing, Directions on Microsoft, Freedom Learning Group, Gartner, Inc., GEX Publishing/Thomson Delmar, Gladiator Law, Luminare Press, Market Strategies International, Microsoft Corporation, The Intelligence Group, The Regis Company, USAID/Axios International, and more.

Technical Editor at Directions on Microsoft

April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018

Edited articles for DOM publications (Update, Research Report, Enterprise Software Roadmap, Licensing Guide). Ensured accuracy and conformity with house style while preserving established voice. In November 2015, researched and wrote a licensing report.

Technical Editor at Microsoft Corporation

July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010

Edited documentation including marcom, proposals, and white papers for Microsoft Consulting Services. Followed project-specific guidelines and MSTP, submitted bugs using Microsoft Connect.

Community Peer at Rosetta Stone

February 1, 2010 - February 1, 2010

Used TOTALe portal to learn Greek. Interacted with other learners in the online community, RosettaWorld.

Technical Editor at Microsoft Corporation

March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2009

Edited protocol documentation that describes software architecture and functions. Documents were submitted to Department of Justice and European Union Technical Committees. Edited bugs filed against the content. Applied MS Standards Guide, MSTP, and MS-GLOS. Basic XML, Author 4.0, Word 2007, Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint.

Associate Producer at Walt Disney Internet Group

June 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006

Wrote content for WDIG site, Family.com. Researched comparable sites, wrote member-to-member advice, created member profiles, and identified keywords.

Media Writer at Social Studies School Services

March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2006

Evaluated educational books, DVDs, and other products for print and web. Wrote catalog descriptions according to house style. Edited proprietary books. Vendors included Prentice Hall, HBO, The History Channel, INTELECOM, and Adams Media.

Technical Editor at Gartner, Inc.

August 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005

Edited in-house and client-facing communications for Fortune 100 market research firm (proposals, questionnaires, screeners, interview guides, and scoping documents). Special projects included best practices documentation, case studies, marketing collateral, and web content. Managed updates of 50+ staff bios. Clients included Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, 3Com, IBM, Cisco, AMD, and Motorola.

Technical Editor at White Horse Productions

July 1, 2001 - July 1, 2001

Edited in-house and client-facing communications for web development firm: proposals, newsletters, staff biographies, press releases, and methodology documents. Helped develop in-house editorial process. Wrote monthly newsletter and case studies on completed projects. Wrote and edited web content. Proposal coordination included synthesizing contributions, editing, and finalizing documents for submission to clients such as Microsoft, Cisco, Hitachi, and Intel.

Technical Editor at White Horse Productions

April 1, 2003 - April 1, 2003

Edited in-house and client-facing communications for web development firm: proposals, newsletters, staff biographies, press releases, and methodology documents. (Second entry for Sep 2002–Apr 2003).