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About Me

Head shot of Joanne Mason She is wearing a green shirt and has chin-length gray hair.

Photo by Dione Morton.

A book lies on its spine with open pages, like a fan. The word hello is written on a chalkboad in different languages.
The word healthy is written in different languages.
A cup of pens and pencils.

I’m a freelance writer, copy editor and proofreader specializing in health communications and patient education. I help organizations make complex information clear, accurate, and easy to understand.

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With a background in adult literacy and ESL, I pay close attention to how people engage with what they read. I focus on clarity, flow, and tone so that the message comes through without unnecessary jargon or confusion.

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I’ve worked on health content across many medical specialties, including neurology, urology, nephrology, and oncology. I’m also the volunteer newsletter editor for a nonprofit genealogical society, a role I’ve held for six years.

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I bring a thoughtful, reader-centered approach to every project, whether I’m polishing a final draft or shaping writing earlier in the process.

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If you’re looking for a professional who values clarity and respects your audience, I’d love to talk.

Education and Professional Development

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University of Massachusetts at Boston
MA in Applied Linguistics - focus on teaching adult ESL

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Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
BA in English – specialization in book publishing

Minor in Communications

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Poynter / ACES Certificate in Editing

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University of California at Berkeley Extension – Editing Certificate


American Medical Writers Association – Essential Skills Certificate

 

Extensive training in the Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, and

AMA Style.

I've always been impressed with Joanne's ability to structure
articles containing complicated medical information and present
the information in a way that flows nicely and makes sense.

- Tom Lund
   Manager, Medical Team Marketing

ASJA member. The logo of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
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Logo for the Editorial Freelancers Association.

© 2023-2026 by Joanne Mason  

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