I'm an editor and proofreader who can help make your book just what you hoped it would be. I'm also a published author and fantastic uncle.
Overview
I have worked in book publishing for more than 25 years. I have experience as a development editor, copy editor, and proofreader on a wide range of nonfiction manuscripts, including such topics as cooking, fitness, crafts, education, language arts, sports, psychology, the sciences, memoirs, and biographies,.
I love working with authors because we have the same goal: publishing a book. If we work together, you can count on three things: my honesty, my communication skills, and especially my humor. We should enjoy working on a book together and I bring that attitude to every aspect of the publishing process.
I edit and proofread manuscripts, although I can also help with development editing, editorial assessment, and writing.
DK Publishing
Oct, 2015 —
Feb, 2024
(over 8 years)
• Pitching ideas and acquiring books from lifestyle influencers
• Discovering expert-level authors for trend-based topics
• Developing and copyediting 4-color adult nonfiction books in cooking, fitness, crafts, and other lifestyle topics
• Collaborating with authors, other editors, designers, and art directors on content and design
• Attending photo shoots as an editorial consultant
• Managing author review, proofreading, and indexing
• Writing sales materials, back cover copy, and descriptive copy for retailers
• Significant authors included Mercury Stardust (whose book became a New York Times #1 bestseller), Joshua Weissman (whose book became a New York Times bestseller), Nick DiGiovanni (whose book became a New York Times bestseller), Dana Angelo White, Cat Zingano, Chris Algieri, Dianne Bondy, and Kassandra Reinhardt
Self-employed
Jun, 2010 —
Oct, 2015
(over 5 years)
• Copyedited more than 125 nonfiction books
• Proofread more than 50 nonfiction and fiction books
• Clients included Cambridge University Press, Cengage, Coaches Choice, Hachette, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Kaplan, McFarland, McGraw-Hill, Pearson, Rodale, Sourcebooks, Sports Publishing, and Wish Publishing
John Wiley & Sons
May, 2008 —
Jun, 2010
(about 2 years)
• Developed and copyedited 14 manuscripts for content, grammar, and adherence to series guidelines
• Managed all projects, tracked submissions, and prepared files for freelancers, production, and authors
• Reviewed page proofs, indexes, cover copy, website copy, sales copy, and related materials
Harcourt Assessment
Mar, 2005 —
Sep, 2007
(over 2 years)
• Edited tests in reading (language arts), math, science, and writing for grades 3 through 11 for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) and proofread bound tests for all four subjects
• Copyedited potential items for reading and math tests; evaluated potential passages for reading tests; edited potential prompts for writing tests; and copyedited ancillary products for students, their families, and teachers
