Editor. Bookseller. Professional reader.Every book lover dreams of reading all day, and I have been fortunate enough to make it my career! I own and operate Blue House Books, an indie bookstore in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and I am also a freelance editor. Every day I am surrounded by beautiful books and life-changing stories. I am actively seeking new freelance editing opportunities. I am constantly taking training courses with the Freelance Editors Association to improve and expand my skills. I have edited newspaper articles, website copy, short stories, novels, and trade nonfiction books. I work with both individual authors, publishing companies, and various professional businesses and organizations.Let's talk about how we can make your next professional project even better!
Freelance
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EditorFreelance Jan 2017 - PresentUnited States• Edit creative and professional texts• Work with clients including publishing companies, individual authors, local organizations, and more• Provide varying levels of editing services: developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading• Provide feedback to clients concerning story development and writing style• Provide design services for authors and professionals for books, event flyers, resumes, and more• Utilize 5+ years of experience of editorial training and experience
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OwnerBlue House Books May 2017 - PresentKenosha, WisconsinI created Blue House Books in 2017 to fill an important gap in Kenosha's downtown community. Starting my business as a mobile shop has been a great way to determine if a bookstore is an appropriate addition to the city of Kenosha with nearly no overhead costs. As the owner and sole employee of Blue House Books, I am responsible for every aspect of running the business, including researching and ordering inventory, planning events, handling finances, organizing volunteers, and all administrative tasks.
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Publishing InternAgate Publishing, Inc. Jan 2017 - May 2017Greater Chicago AreaAs the Publishing Intern at Agate Publishing, I work directly with the marketing and publicity coordinators to promote Agate's trade books across all six imprints. I have also contributed to Agate's plans to revitalize its social media strategies, an effort that has proven to be beneficial across all platforms. -
Page DesignerLee Enterprises Jun 2014 - Aug 2015Madison, Wisconsin AreaDesign newspaper pages from around the U.S.Work on 15-25 pages a nightMeet multiple deadlines every nightWork closely with numerous newspaper editors -
Editor-In-ChiefRoyal Purple Dec 2013 - May 2014Whitewater, Wi
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Lifestyle EditorRoyal Purple Aug 2013 - Dec 2013Whitewater, Wi
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News EditorRoyal Purple Jan 2013 - Dec 2013Conduct interviews with highly esteemed faculty and staff, including Chancellor Richard Telfer.Write 1 to 3 stories every week, including hard news, investigative reporting, opinions and reviews.Copyedit three to five stories every week.Manage a student Assistant News Editor and three to six student writers.Work with 10 other editors to create a collaborative product.Construct layout of the front page and entire News section.
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Assistant News EditorRoyal Purple Mar 2012 - Dec 2012Conducted interviews with highly esteemed faculty and staff, including John Chenoweth, associate dean of the College of Business and Economics.Copyedited three to five stories every week.Worked with 10 other editors to create a collaborative product.Recruited over 10 new writers by visiting classrooms and tabling at freshman orientation.Constructed layout of the front page and entire News section.
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Reporting InternThe Janesville Gazette Jun 2013 - Aug 2013Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin AreaSummer reporting internWrite for multiple beats: school, government, features.Cover early morning and light night shifts.Covered multiple breaking news stories.
Samantha Jacquest Skills
Samantha Jacquest Education Details
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Journalism
Frequently Asked Questions about Samantha Jacquest
What company does Samantha Jacquest work for?
Samantha Jacquest works for Freelance
What is Samantha Jacquest's role at the current company?
Samantha Jacquest's current role is Editor.
What schools did Samantha Jacquest attend?
Samantha Jacquest attended Oxford Brookes University, University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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Samantha Jacquest has skills like Newspapers, Newspaper Design, Editorial, News Writing, Opinion Writing, Reviews, Copy Editing, Investigative Reporting, Journalism, Social Media, Editing, Writing.
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