I realize that January is halfway over, but I wanted to post a review of 2016. Last year was hugely successful for me as a freelance writer and editor, so I wanted to mark the occasion by running my work by the numbers. Without further ado:

• Number of clients: 13
• Number of books copyedited or proofread: 6
• Number of journals copyedited: 10
• Number of articles written: 50
• Number of huge nursing education textbooks or supplemental materials edited: 3
• Number of dissertations edited: 2
• Number of individual clients who I collaborated with on resumes, websites, and marketing copy: 7

And here are a few approximate numbers, just for fun’s sake:

• Number of times I reviewed a style book (including Chicago, APA, and AP): 5,000
• Number of times I looked up a term in Merriam-Webster: 7,000

Thank you to all of my clients who keep me working so hard year-round. I am lucky to be in this profession, and as a lifelong learner and avid reader, working on a variety of topics couldn’t be more thrilling.