Selected editing portfolio
Chytomo
(Ukrainian publication focused on “the culture of reading and the art of book publishing.”)
‘Literature’s timeless quality is as relevant today as it was yesterday.’ Meet Askold Melnyczuk: A literary bridge between cultures and continents
“Ulas Samchuk” biography
A poet who was afraid to step on ants
Ruins, cold, and stoicism: What US writers saw in the de-occupied territories
The curse of the conjunction
Anti-war books lost their relevance after the explosions: Writers contemplating the future of contemporary Ukrainian literature
’The Factory’ by Ihor Mysiak. A philosophical novel about the search for fickle happiness.
What’s in our love for Yuri Izdryk
Eero Balk: Our elders warned us that the KGB might try to recruit us
Boldface (Editors Toronto)
(Official blog of the Toronto branch of Editors Canada)
Kovyla Publishing
(Ukrainian publication with the “aim to convey an authentic image of Ukraine and Ukrainians to an international audience.”)
“Stories from Ukraine”: A three-volume series with 23 stories chronicling the experiences of every generation of Ukrainians alive today. Each volume is a collection of narrative nonfiction.
Volume 1: Believers
"Matthew Long is an amazing and careful editor, always attentive to details and making changes with great precision… our authors are improving thanks to this valuable connection. We are pleased to recommend Matthew as a reliable and excellent editor!”
- Iryna Baturevych
Editors Canada
(Canadian not-for-profit professional association that "“promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communication.”)
Professional Editorial Standards 2024
Social media volunteer’s guidebook (for members only)
Guidelines for Ethical Editing of Student Texts- Undergraduate form, graduate form, and permission form)
Edit Like a Pro: Structural Editing
Blue pencil sessions via Hamilton Public Library
“I worked with Matthew on publishing Editors Canada’s Professional Editorial Standards 2024 and couldn’t be more impressed with his organizational and management abilities as he guided us through this long and complex process. He is extremely professional, astute, and diligent.”
- Berna Ozunal
Former chair of the Standards Committee for Editors Canada
Olive & Fern Event Co.
(A Canadian event company with a focus on affordable and alternative weddings and florals.)
Selected writing portfolio
Boldface (Editors Toronto)
(Official blog of the Toronto branch of Editors Canada)
Selected project management portfolio
Edit Like a Pro: Editors Canada’s series of editing exercises, designed to test alignment with Professional Editorial Standards 2024.
For the structural editing volume (published 2024), I did the following:
Recruited a copy editor and a proofreader, reviewed their work, and coordinated approvals through multiple phases.
Gathered feedback from all stakeholders and coordinated edits to align with the approved feedback.
Collaborated with a graphic designer to create accessible documents in multiple file formats.
Recommended new pricing structures.
Editors Canada
(Canadian not-for-profit professional association that "“promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communication.”)
For the copy editing volume (in development as of 2024), I did the following:
Recruited a subcommittee of volunteers.
Analyzed existing material against the current and future needs of editors. Consulted with industry experts.
Recruited professional editors to write and develop exercises.
Coordinated testing of the exercises in development.
