About
Backed by more than 25 years' experience in communications, journalism and public relations, M.E.S. Editing and Writing Services manages communications projects from concept to published product, bringing them in on time and within budget.
Your story might be in the form of a Web site, multimedia presentation, newsletter, brochure, speech, annual report, book, radio script, multimedia presentation, press release, or other communications product.
My name is Marion Soublière and as owner of M.E.S. Editing and Writing Services, I vow to craft a clear and compelling story on your behalf. That's been my goal throughout my career, both as a magazine and newspaper editor and writer, and as a senior editor and writer during the 11 years I worked at a fast-paced communications agency in Ottawa.
I am a Certified Copy Editor and Certified Proofreader, as well as a member of the Editors' Association of Canada and the Professional Writers Association of Canada.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, I can manage your project from concept to the published word. Often, research, writing, editing, fact-checking, photo research, and proofreading are all part and parcel of projects that I oversee. M.E.S. Editing and Writing Services works with a network of talented suppliers, including other writers and editors, translators, print and Web designers, printers and others.
In March 2009, Ottawa-based M.E.S. Editing and Writing Services first published Getting Work with the Federal Government: A guide to figuring out the procurement puzzle, a handbook for Canadian sole proprietors and other micro businesses offering professional services. An updated and expanded version of the book was released in 2010. The federal procurement process can be confusing, particularly with sweeping government-wide changes that accompany new e-procurement tools and streamlined purchasing practices.
Working with the government itself, however, is very rewarding. I hold a standing offer with:
- Industry Canada (Standing Offer # IC 800054)
I also previously held standing offers (now expired) with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, the Privy Council Office and the Library of Parliament
I am also a registered supplier with the Government of Canada's Professional Services Online database.
“(Getting Work with the Federal Government) is an indispensable reference that's helped me understand the procurement process better and, more importantly, get me on the government supplier list.”