Janell Harris

Janell Harris – Editor

I am a proofreader specializing in academic titles on education and in middle grade and young adult fiction.

Overview

As a lifelong reader, my enjoyment of books and interest in how they are created are what led me into publishing. I eventually landed at Peter Lang Publishing, an academic publisher specializing in the humanities and social sciences. I worked in the production department, gaining knowledge and developing skills in both managing editorial and production. After being an assistant for several years, I was promoted to a production editor, overseeing manuscripts from Microsoft Word files to finished book, both print and electronic versions. I also edited cover copy and proofread full manuscripts during my time at PLP.

I am currently a production editor at Scholastic, and I oversee the production of hardcover frontlist middle grade and young adult novels.

In addition to proofreading, I can also perform other production editorial–related tasks, such as comparing an OCR-generated file against its source to ensure accuracy of the characters or formatting manuscripts in Word to meet publisher submission specifications.

Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Humanities & Social Sciences
Fiction
Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Scholastic Inc.

Nov, 2020 — Present

I oversee the production of 45–55 trade hardcover fiction novels per year, as well as the production of titles' corresponding bound and/or digital publicity galleys. My duties include but are not limited to: hiring freelancers and reviewing their work; checking printer proofs and ebooks; copy editing jacket copy and other ancillary materials; trafficking materials through departments; and working closely and communicating with the Design, Editorial, and Manufacturing Departments to produce excellent books on time and on budget.

Peter Lang Publishing

Aug, 2017 — Sep, 2019 (about 2 years)

I performed a range of production editorial duties including (but not limited to): overseeing the book production process for multiple titles simultaneously, communicating and collaborating with authors, working with external vendors, setting up backlist titles for reprinting, checking bound books, reviewing e-book files, and designing and setting up covers in Quark and/or InDesign.

Peter Lang Publishing

May, 2011 — Jul, 2017 (about 6 years)

I performed a range of production editorial duties including (but not limited to): providing support for three senior staff members, working with external vendors, setting up backlist titles for reprinting, checking bound books, reviewing e-book files, and setting up covers in Quark and/or InDesign.

Portfolio

Two Degrees

Gratz, Alan

The Whispering Dark

Andrew, Kelly

The Honeys

La Sala, Ryan

Hummingbird

Lloyd, Natalie

Witchlings

Ortega, Claribel A.

The Girl in the Lake

Brown, India Hill

Concealed

Gonzalez, Christina Diaz

Barakah Beats

Siddiqui, Maleeha

Traitors Among Us

Skrypuch, Marsha Forchuk

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Amanda S.

Amanda S.

Jan, 2022

Our book was a bit unique as it was non-fiction, educational workbook. So we had both an intensive Word document and also pdf with intensive infographics and designs. She maneuvered through all formats easily and meticulously. We have greatly enjoyed working with her throughout the process! Her attention to detail, timeliness, and overall expertise has made her indispensable to us as we final...
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Denise A.

Denise A.

Dec, 2021

I highly recommend Janell and her services. Her prices are competitive and reasonable, and she is excellent at communicating and delivering on time as promised. Her suggestions and comments helped me complete a polished manuscript, and I would not hesitate to hire her for another job.

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