Manage the preparation of scholarly journal articles and book/monograph manuscripts for publication by managing the peer review process to evaluate the scholarship of submitted articles; working with authors to develop content; substantively editing accepted manuscripts for grammar, editorial style, logic, cohesion, and conciseness; copyediting, fact-checking, and proofing. Complete changes to publications as necessary in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style, the MCU Press house style guide, and scholarly publishing best practices. Manage membership and activities of journal's editorial board. Assist authors in assembling image packages to accompany their article or book manuscripts as necessary. Collaborate with visual information specialists to prepare text, illustrations, and supporting materials for publication. Proficient in the use of Adobe InCopy; understand the capabilities of InDesign, Photoshop, and Bridge. Understand basic design and typography concepts and principles behind scholarly text creation and production.

Manage preparation of scholarly journal, book/monograph, and oral history manuscripts for publication by copyediting and substantively editing for grammar, editorial style, logic, cohesion, and conciseness. Gain greater understanding of content by conferring with authors, academics, and other subject-matter experts, suggesting rewrites for clarity and reader engagement. Provide back-up fact-checking (names, dates, places, scholarly source citations, etc.) and vetting of text. Complete changes to publications as necessary in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style, the MCU History Division Writing Guide, and scholarly publishing best practices. Assist with peer review process as necessary.Work with authors to gather illustrations/photos for articles and books. Collaborate with visual information specialists to prepare text, illustrations, and supporting materials for publication. Proofread layouts.Proficient in the use of Adobe InCopy; understand the capabilities of InDesign, Photoshop, and Bridge. Understand basic design and typography concepts and principles behind scholarly text creation and production.

Charm Patterns by Gertie (sewing patterns)Evaluate and edit technical garment assembly processes, techniques, and instructions; assembly diagrams; pattern pieces and pattern layouts; sizing charts; and metric/imperial measurement conversions.

Goodwin, Mimi [Mimi G]. Make It Yours with Mimi G: A Sewist's Guide to a Custom Wardrobe. Abrams, 176 pages, forthcoming June 2023. Evaluated and edited technical garment assembly processes, instructions, and techniques; tool usage explanations; pattern layouts and pattern pieces; and author’s narrative. Jansdotter, Lotta. Everyday Patterns: Easy-Sew Patterns to Mix and Match. Abrams, 144 pages, October 2022.Proofed author's narrative, design descriptions, and garment assembly instructional text and patterns in page layouts.Ware, Lesley and Hekima Hapa. Black Girls Sew: Projects and Patterns to Stitch and Make Your Own. Abrams, 176 pages, June 2022.Evaluated and edited technical garment and accessory assembly and embellishment processes, instructions, and techniques. Rodabaugh, Katrina. Make, Thrift, Mend. Abrams, 224 pages, 2021.Evaluated and edited technical garment embellishment and assembly processes, instructions, and techniques; tool usage explanations; and author’s narrative. Hirsch, Gretchen. Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses. Abrams, 144 pages, 2018. Evaluated and edited technical garment assembly processes, instructions, techniques, and tool usage explanations; assembly diagrams; pattern layouts and pattern pieces; and author’s narratives. Proofread first and second book layouts to ensure information presented is correct, clear, and easy to understand.

Articles: "Zip Plus Pocket: Add a Side Pocket along an Invisible Zipper" (Spring 2022)“Spring into Fresh Fashion: Color and Whimsy Infuse Fabric and Garment Trends with New Energy” (working title), issue no. 196 (April/May 2018).“Sew for Autumn: The Season’s Inspiring Silhouettes, Fabrics, and Palettes,” issue no. 193 (Oct/Nov 2017).“Stretch Your Sewing Skills with Millinery,” ThreadsMagazine.com (blog), October 10, 2017.“Take Dyed Fabric from Botched to Beautiful,” ThreadsMagazine.com (blog), January 23, 2017.

Managed editorial content development and budget and coordinated editing and production of The Best of Threads: Embellishments (2015), a 124-page special magazine issue. Managed production of several magazine articles with concurrent deadlines on a bimonthly basis for regular issues of Threads, including related visual materials and web and video components. Developed relationships with subject-matter experts. Performed acquisition and development of feature and instructional articles by contracting and coordinating with authors. Performed substantive editing, copyediting, and rewriting of complex technical information throughout the production schedule to ensure readability for knowledgeable audiences, in print and online. Negotiated with authors, chief editor, and art director on solutions to resolve issues. Edited and rewrote articles for format, grammar, logic, correctness, style, clarity, conciseness, and reader engagement. Fact-checked written content, provided guidance to authors relating to publication requirements, ensured adherence to publication processes, and proofread layouts through all iterations including bluelines.Assessed photography needs and coordinated with design staff to plan visual information elements. Collaborated with design staff to prepare text and supporting materials for publication, including overseeing development of original illustrations and selection of photos. Proofread layouts for correctness and clarity. Wrote scripts, prepared samples, and presented content on-camera for web-based instructional videos.

Managed the editorial content, development, production, and budget of The Best of Threads: Handbags, a 124-page supplementary magazine edition. Oversaw and guided instructional article development and execution (features and departments) for regular issues of Threads, entailing in-depth edits throughout the production schedule, fact-checking, and planning samples for photography. Revamped a stagnant, backward-looking magazine department ("A Stitch in Time") to report on current industry news, events, and information of reader interest. Served as a judge for the 2014 American Sewing Expo Passion for Fashion Challenge.-Edited content for logic, correctness, clarity, conciseness, and editorial style.-Attended industry shows and scouted new authors and trending topics.-Defined and explored topics to develop into articles. -Researched and wrote feature and instructional articles.-Interviewed subject-matter experts to inform feature and profile articles.-Wrote scripts, prepared samples, and presented content on-camera for web-based, television, and DVD instructional videos.

Planned, researched, wrote, and published news content weekly for four B2B magazine websites, focusing on the unique interests of each title’s target readership and managing concurrent deadlines. Supported print editorial goals online with special projects, including managing the development, implementation, and publishing of annual online galleries showcasing award-winning residential projects. Developed editorial plans for e-newsletters and prepared content for publication. Acted as liaison between print editors and web producers, facilitating communication to help each understand the other’s needs and capabilities.Supervised, mentored, and assigned tasks to editorial intern.

As a products editor for two monthly and one bimonthly B2B magazine titles: curated, researched, and reported new-product coverage, aligning selections and trend reports to the unique interests of each title’s target readership. Managed concurrent publishing deadlines. Developed relationships with subject-matter experts, home builders, and industry public relations representatives.

Assisted contributing authors with article development; provided guidance, substantive editing, and copyediting. Wrote feature articles and news briefs. Managed a database of B2B service providers. Managed a special print series about sustainable building practices, editing the written content and acquiring photos and illustrations.

Provided general support to reporters and editor. Wrote and edited news briefs and prepared content for layout in QuarkXPress. Supervised interns. Copyedited articles and proofed pre-press pages.