Tamara L. Austin

Hi!

I am Tamara Austin, a certified freelance editor in Southern Illinois. Although I work on many projects, my specialty is editing non-fiction books, blogs and articles. I’m also a trained recipe editor. My diverse academic and professional experience gives me a wide range of knowledge applicable to my editing work.

Personal

My husband and I are farmers; we breed registered cattle, grow hay, and actively improve our woodland. I also keep chickens, garden, and bow hunt. My hobbies include cycling, hiking, and kayaking. In the past, I have competed in eventing, dressage, and show jumping.

Education

I have two editing certificates from the Poynter Institute. I have a degree in history from Eastern Illinois University; additionally, I took several classes in sociology, political science, and education. I was previously certified to teach history, sociology, political science, social studies, English literature, and grammar in the state of Illinois. 

I hold an associate’s degree in agricultural business, supplemented by credits in business, accounting, and economics.

Professional Experience

I have been working as a freelance copy editor since 2021. Most of my professional experience involved short- and long-term substitute teaching. The pandemic prompted me to pursue my long-considered goal of becoming an editor.

My experience also includes being a riding director at a Wisconsin summer camp and managing stables in Minnesota and Illinois.