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Experienced freelance editor providing services in developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, evaluating manuscripts, and project management for large and small publishing houses, learning solution providers, and independent authors. Clients include publishing houses such as A Book Apart, Catapult, Hachette Book Group, Hay House, John Wiley & Sons, LearningMate, and North Atlantic Books. Adept at developing professional working relationships with authors and in-house editorial teams.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Project editor of computer technology books for The Pragmatic Bookshelf. Guide authors through the writing and development process and provide support to help them effectively share their knowledge with the world.

New York, Ny, Us

Worked with community authors to edit, revise, and publish technical tutorials for the Write for DOnations program at DigitalOcean

Hoboken, Nj, Us

Project editor of computer technology books, including Wrox and ExtremeTech. Edited manuscripts and accompanying art for content, clarity, heading structure, organization, adherence to the design and correct use of design elements, and appropriateness to the audience. Worked with authors and technical reviewers to ensure that the final product was as accurate and well written as possible. Coordinated workflow of development editing, technical review, copyediting, and author review of developed manuscript. Worked with the production department to ensure quality of the manuscript before it went to press. Assisted with creation of new series and updated design and editorial guidelines of existing series.

Hoboken, Nj, Us

In addition to regular editorial and author management duties, assisted and served as backup to the editorial manager in scheduling and other duties. Also assisted in management of freelance development editors including allocation of freelance resources in conjunction with the editorial manager, and ensuring optimal use of in-house and freelance resources. Served a mentor for less-experienced development editors, performing evaluations of developed chapters and checking for adherence to process requirements. Worked with other senior development editors to establish feedback mechanism for freelance DEs to ensure timely feedback and training as needed.

Hoboken, Nj, Us

Worked with Acquisitions Editors to perform development reviews that incorporate competitive research and enable proper product positioning. Reviewed table of contents, sample chapters, and manuscript for clarity, content development, organization, appropriate use of art and graphics, and adherence to series and brand requirements. Developed product TOC and manuscript to ensure editorial and topical integrity.

Hoboken, Nj, Us

Acted as a liaison between author and editors on issues related to scheduling or other issues as assigned by editors. Worked with authors and acquisitions editors to ensure that author writing schedules, technical review schedules, author review schedules, and editing to production schedules were met. Provided developmental editing when needed and ensured the quality of the manuscript format and art program using Wiley Computer Publishing guidelines.

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Provided a comprehensive evaluation of manuscripts for readability, quality, and suitability to the marketplace; recommended editorial services to help authors improve their books.

Copyedited manuscripts for the Career Bios series for the Ferguson imprint. Worked with the project editor to ensure that all assignments were completed and returned in a timely manner.

Responsible for processing of new and revised manuscripts. Tracked manuscripts using a web-based data management system. Assisted authors with manuscript preparation and submission procedures. Consulted with editors to assess best strategies to expedite the review of manuscripts. Researched potential manuscript reviewers using the internet and other sources. Maintained contact with all authors, editors, and reviewers to make sure all necessary materials were received before pending deadlines were reached. Prepared accepted manuscripts for transmittal to the production office. Acted as liaison with the database designer to help improve system operations.

Ba, English

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