My name is Gersande and I work independently as an editor, content writer, and English-French translator for the creative, knowledge-based and high technology sectors for clients in Montréal and around the world.
After graduating from Concordia University with a degree in Creative Writing in 2016, I began offering my advice to individuals, collectives, and organizations on writing and editing in English and French. On top of writing my own blog for over a decade, I advise my clients on their blogs and newsletters, as well as creating strategic social media content.
I also work from time to time with artists, community organizations, art galleries, and museums across Canada to advise them on the inclusiveness of their communications and programming.
I assist individuals and teams small or large in all sorts of industries with their communications in both English and French.
Translation servicesOn top of creative writing and a lot of experience with marketing, I have a background in computer science, web design, feminism, as well as the medical issues faced by the queer and trans communities that is essential to ensure the clarity and accuracy of all sorts of texts.
Content writing and editingI've been extremely online for a long time now, and I can share with my clients my expertise in navigating online spaces, as well as actionable feedback with their writing, their blogs, feminist and nonbinary-inclusive French writing strategies, among other consulting that I do.
Find out more about my consulting workWorking with Gersande is exceptionally easy and satisfactory; they took extra care of properly capturing the essence and sensibilities of our project. We are looking forward to working with Gersande in the future!
All sorts of resources for nonbinary francophones to see themselves reflected back in their own language.
Read the articleA quick introduction to non-sexist writing, through three different strategies : (1) la rédaction épicène, (2) la féminisation, & (3) la rédaction nonbinaire.
Read the articleGiving effective, coherent, and most of all actionable feedback on another person's writing is a skill that's not only essential for editors or writers, but for anyone who does any sort of writing in their lives.
Read the articleTo find out more about my life and projects, come check out my blog! On top of being a convenient spot to document my life in both English and in French, my blog is also a space for experimentation, introspection, and having fun!
This book edited by Magali Guilbault Fitzbay and discussing the different strategies of inclusive, feminist, and nonbinary writing is exceptional and gets my very strong recommendation!
I am happy to announce that I still managed to write 14 solid drafts, 1 silly couplet, and 2 very messy prose-adjacent … things… which is really not bad, all things considered!
The schedule for the May 2022 Writing Corner is up!
I am so excited to announce a new project for my patrons: I've launched a private Discord space just for us called the The Writing Corner. Even if writing is often a relentlessly solitary activity, there's no reason to go it alone.
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