Jennie Cohen - Editor
Proofreader and copy editor specializing in fiction and literary nonfiction. Fifteen years' experience with premier New York publishers.
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Overview
I am a proofreader and copy editor specializing in fiction and literary nonfiction. I have worked with some of New York's premier book publishers for more than fifteen years.
I have a red pencil and I'm not afraid to use it.
Typos beware: I have a keen eye.
Narrative beware: I'm meticulously attentive.
Details beware: I'm terribly thorough.
I work on all types of books: all fiction genres, poetry, history, biography, current affairs, the list goes on. Production editors frequently seek me out for translated projects, as I speak a second language and am sensitive to the challenges of translation. (My undergrad degree is in comparative literature.) I also get all the yoga books because I've been teaching yoga almost as long as I've been proofreading professionally.
I have a red pencil and I'm not afraid to use it.
Typos beware: I have a keen eye.
Narrative beware: I'm meticulously attentive.
Details beware: I'm terribly thorough.
I work on all types of books: all fiction genres, poetry, history, biography, current affairs, the list goes on. Production editors frequently seek me out for translated projects, as I speak a second language and am sensitive to the challenges of translation. (My undergrad degree is in comparative literature.) I also get all the yoga books because I've been teaching yoga almost as long as I've been proofreading professionally.
Services
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Entertainment
Health & Wellbeing
Humanities & Social Sciences
Political Science & Current Affairs
Religion & Spirituality
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Literary Fiction
Certifications
- New School "Fundamentals of Copy Editing" course 2006
- Smith College B.A. in Comparative Literature 2001
Awards
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Magna cum laude
Work experience
Freelance Proofreader
Flatiron/Celadon
January, 2022
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Present
(7 months)
Read first pass against copyedited manuscript. Perform cold reads.
Freelance Proofreader
Anchor/Vintage
October, 2015
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March, 2016
(5 months)
Read first pass against copyedited manuscript. Perform cold reads.
Freelance Proofreader, Copy Editor
Melville House
June, 2013
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March, 2017
(over 3 years)
Read first pass against copyedited manuscript. Perform cold reads. Electronically copyedit manuscripts.
Freelance Copy Editor
Various independent authors
August, 2012
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Present
(about 10 years)
Copyedit self-published nonfiction. Copyedit blog posts. Copyedit educational manuals.
Freelance Proofreader
Other Press
January, 2010
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Present
(over 12 years)
Read first pass against copyedited manuscript. Perform cold reads.
Freelance Proofreader
Holt
November, 2009
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Present
(almost 13 years)
Read first pass against copyedited manuscript. Perform cold reads.
Freelance Proofreader
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
June, 2008
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Present
(about 14 years)
Read first pass against copyedited manuscript. Perform cold reads.
Blues Reader
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
July, 2005
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May, 2008
(almost 3 years)
Perform final stage of proofreading before publication.
Portfolio (15 selected works)
Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History (Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series)
O'Reilly, Bill, Dugard, Martin
Global Discontents (American Empire Project)
CHOMSKY, NOAM
Let Love Rule
Kravitz, Lenny, Ritz, David
The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America
Syman, Stefanie
Baklava Club (Investigator Yashim)
Goodwin, Jason
Story of a Sociopath: A novel
Navarro, Julia
The Hundred Wells of Salaga: A Novel
Attah, Ayesha Harruna
Thanks a Lot Mr Kibblewhite: My Story
Daltrey, Roger
Killing the Rising Sun: How America Vanquished World War II Japan (Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series)
O'Reilly, Bill, Dugard, Martin
Killing England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence (Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series)
O'Reilly, Bill, Dugard, Martin
Pelosi
Ball, Molly
Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom
Bernstein, Carl
Growing Up Biden: A Memoir
Owens, Valerie Biden
Jennie has 22 reviews
Professionalism
Professionalism
Quality
Quality
Value
Value
Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
Not only is Jennie a whiz-bang with grammar, typos, and usage, she excels at sorting out timelines, verifying historical events, and checking internal logic and consistency. A pro, through ad through.
JJ Semple, July 2022
Jennie Is unbelievably talented, professional, and creative. Wonderful to work with and I highly recommend her.
Frank Senia, July 2022
Jennie was great to work with! Incredibly timely with her work, and answering my questions. And the work itself (proof reading) was dead-on accurate and captured every little detail and nuance. Would absolutely work with her again!
Cory Gabel, July 2022
Very professional.
Tsvi Jolles, July 2022
Loved collaborating with Jennie.
Dan Ehrenkrantz, July 2022
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