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If you’ll permit me a moment of self-indulgence, this is the introduction to myself and my business that I use on the Emona Literary Services™ frontpage:
My name is Joel Balkovec. I do words good.
I do words very good, and I have since I was a kid.
Which is why I offer web writing and content creation services to small business and non-profits, along with providing various kinds of literary editing for authors.
I am an Ottawa, Ontario-based writer and editor with a lifelong passion for literature, a decade of post-secondary education, extensive professional experience, and an unmatched knowledge base — whether it’s Scipio Africanus’ finest hour at Zama, the biological mechanism by which sharks detect electricity, or debating whether Balrogs have wings, I’m always eager to discuss my interests.
Since 2020, I have been involved with Renaissance Press, a small-press publishing house based in the National Capital Region. I am passionate about advocating for and promoting Canadian writers. It has been my honour to provide editing services for some of Canada’s finest emerging literary voices.
Emona Literary Services™ was registered in October 2024 both as a means to consolidate and improve my own publishing process, but also as a professional writing and editing business with the stated goal of supporting other Canadian authors, creatives, and small businesses. If you think I can assist you in your writing or entrepreneurial journey, you can find a full list of my services here.
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