What we do
Creativity and Structure gives support to your writing by providing editing for business documents, works of fiction and non-fiction. Creativity and Structure can cover it all, giving writers an extra pair of eyes and knowledge to enhance their work.
Editor Candace Stephenson handles projects with the same care that writers have for their own work. As a writer herself, Candace understands the heart and dedication that has been put into your projects and she is ready to help bring the best to your readers.
Words have great power, whether they are used for entertainment or for critical information. Trusting an editor to support you is an important step in the process of publishing your best work.
Candace looks forward to supporting your work in a variety of writing, including:
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Business documents
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Fiction
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Non-fiction
My name is candace stephenson
I have been paying close attention to language as far back as I can remember. As a child, I would escape into new worlds while meeting the characters offered by books and I eventually surrounded myself with books by working in a library.
My passion for the written language led me to complete a Journalism Arts diploma, then a Bachelor of Communication Studies. I have recently complimented that education by completing a Professional Editing Certificate.
I enjoy helping writers enhance manuscripts, business documents, and even blogs, with a keen eye on specifics such as grammar, punctuation, consistent style, and structure. I strive to support writers so their readers can focus on the content in front of them with clarity and understanding.
Vanessa Hennigan
"I've had the opportunity to work with Candace on a number of projects for my HR clients, and I can honestly say she's someone I trust completely with important content. She has an incredible ability to take technical or complex information and make it clear, polished, and easy to understand without losing its meaning. I especially appreciate the marketing perspective she brings to her editing. She's always thinking about the audience, the brand voice, and how the message will land. Her attention to detail, knowledge of style guides, and commitment to producing high-quality work makes her a pleasure to work with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Candace to anyone looking for a skilled editor and copywriter."
Janet barry
"Candace identified common writing errors and made suggestions to improve the structure and
flow. She provided an overview of the techniques she applied such as copyediting, stylistic
editing, and minimal structural editing. Her turnaround time was quicker than expected and
her fee was reasonable.
Candace was collaborative with her feedback and explained how the proposed changes could strengthen or clarify the purpose of my essay. I adopted all of her suggestions. The process
from start to finish was satisfying and I now have a finished piece. I look forward to working
with Candace again in the future. I would highly recommend her as an editor."
