Who is The Meet-Cute Grammar Geek?
Hi! I'm Jacqueline Duczek, the meet-cute grammar geek. I've been a voracious reader my entire life, devouring everything from urban fantasy to forensic crime thrillers to comic books and manga, but it wasn't until 2016 that I discovered my love for romance novels. I'd been reading romantic fanfiction since 2005 but it took waaay too long to realize that there is a whole unexplored world of published romance novels that contain all the things I love most about fanfiction. Now romance is my favourite genre to read, and I'm constantly finding new authors, characters, and tropes to love.
Along with my love of reading came a love of grammar and spelling. I was constantly noticing errors in the books I was reading and mentally correcting them. I would proofread emails and resumes and essays for friends and family. I'd notice when subtitles and ads and packaging were incorrect. For years, that was all I did with my proofreading and copy editing skills, but now I'm using that eye for detail to ensure all those pesky mistakes get fixed and help authors—both new and experienced—take their manuscripts to the next level.
When I'm not reading, you can find me playing video games, playing board/card games, doing jigsaw puzzles, binge-watching TV, and spending time with my husband and our cat.
Education
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The Keys to Effective Editing by Jennifer Della'Zanna
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Certificate of completion in General Proofreading: Theory and Practice
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Before You Hit Send Self-Editing Course by Angela James
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How to Write Love Scenes by Roni Loren
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Fearless Romance Writing: The Beginner Course by Roni Loren
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Romance Writing by Priscilla Oliveras
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Wicked Good Fiction Bootcamp by Suzy Vadori
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I've Always Wanted to Write Fiction by Shelley Singer