I am a dedicated copy editor and writer with a passion for clear, engaging language and precise editing across genres. I enjoy helping authors refine their voice while maintaining consistency and readability throughout a manuscript. In addition to editing, I collaborate with publishers and authors, adapt to diverse platforms, and continuously learn new tools to stay ahead in a fast-paced writing and publishing environment.

Kelsey Buss

I am a dedicated copy editor and writer with a passion for clear, engaging language and precise editing across genres. I enjoy helping authors refine their voice while maintaining consistency and readability throughout a manuscript. In addition to editing, I collaborate with publishers and authors, adapt to diverse platforms, and continuously learn new tools to stay ahead in a fast-paced writing and publishing environment.

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I am a dedicated copy editor and writer with a passion for clear, engaging language and precise editing across genres. I enjoy helping authors refine their voice while maintaining consistency and readability throughout a manuscript.

In addition to editing, I collaborate with publishers and authors, adapt to diverse platforms, and continuously learn new tools to stay ahead in a fast-paced writing and publishing environment.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Copyeditor at Sheepshead Review, UW-Green Bay
May 1, 2013 - October 24, 2025
Oversaw staff of copyeditors, taught copy editing techniques, and implemented final layout edits for stories and poems. Assisted in editorial decisions for nonfiction submissions and mediated staff discussions to maintain journal quality.
Staff Member at Sheepshead Review, UW-Green Bay
December 1, 2012 - October 24, 2025
Read all poem submissions for the semester; contributed to editorial discussions on piece selection; assisted with copy editing and production of the journal.
Chief Copyeditor at Sheepshead Review, UW-Green Bay
May 1, 2013 - October 24, 2025
Oversaw staff of copyeditors; taught class how to copy edit effectively; made changes to stories and poems in the final layout of the journal; copyedited the entire journal; mediated staff.
Staff Member at Sheepshead Review, UW-Green Bay
May 1, 2013 - October 24, 2025
Read all poem submissions for that semester; engaged in debate with other staff members over what pieces should go in the journal; helped copy edit the entire journal; oversaw and mediated staff; facilitated debate over nonfiction submissions.
Chief Copyeditor at Sheepshead Review, UW-Green Bay
May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013
Oversaw staff of copyeditors, taught copy editing techniques, edited final layout of the journal, read poem submissions, debated selections, and facilitated submissions processes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree at University of Wisconsin Green Bay
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization