Joel Balkovec

Passionate. Literary-minded. Multi-talented.

· Features Writer, Screen Rant — ongoing

• Stay up-to-date with latest industry developments
• Meet and exceed quotas
• Regularly pitch article ideas to senior editors
• Implement effective SEO strategies
• Collaborate with editors and other writers via Asana & Discord online platforms
• Self-edit for style, clarity
• Design visually engaging header images

• Edited 17 manuscripts as of Fall 2023 across multiple genres
• Edit for style, grammar & clarity
• Assess submissions for sensitivity, marketability, and fit to Renaissance goals
• Collaborate with team via Trello online platform to meet publication deadlines

• Coordinate online to best serve client needs
• Provide style & substantive editing, beta reading, and writing services
• Pro bono & volunteer services offered to local charities, community organisations and not-for-profits

• Write, edit, publish & distribute ongoing Fantasy series
• Developed own style guide for Realmgard-related content
• Maintain author persona under pen name J.B. Norman
• Manage website & actively create multimedia content to promote Realmgard
• Manage social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and engage with audience
• Design, plan, and implement regular marketing/advertising campaigns

• Bachelor of Humanities & Classical Studies - 2013, Carleton University
• Master of Arts, Classical Studies - 2016, U Ottawa
• Professional Writing Diploma - 2020 Algonquin College