Overview
For 20 years I've worked with books and magazines for big-name publishers (HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Barnes & Noble, Hearst), smaller outfits (Rodale, Raintree Steck-Vaughn), and independent authors. I have extensive experience in the health and well-being field for magazines (Men's Health, Prevention). The books I've CE'd have spanned memoirs, science fiction novels, and children's educational religion books for libraries and museums. The Chicago Manual of Style is my bible.I've often been told I'm a good writer, but it's not my passion. My passion is making writers sound the best they can. I love to take a piece of work and clean it up. When you work with me, you'll get precision but not stubbornness. If a rule needs to be broken and there's a good case for it, I'm open. I'm friendly, I'm an excellent communicator, and I'll work with you to make your project sparkle without losing your voice in the process. When I read for pleasure, I love to sit down with a good memoir, so I'd love to work on yours. I'm also really enjoying the sci-fi book I'm working on at the moment. I'm open to questions, so please, feel free to ask away!
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Health & Wellbeing
Inspirational
New Age
Religion & Spirituality
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Work experience
Self-employed
May, 2017 —
Present
I'm betting on myself and doing what I love: freelance copyediting. I work for health companies, publications, and websites; large brands; and independent book authors.
Rodale Inc./Creative Department
May, 2008 —
May, 2017
(about 9 years)
• Copyedited all print marketing materials (direct mail, insert cards, renewals, bouncebacks, brochures), online marketing (e-mails, responsive design websites, order pages), premiums, corporate communication, and press releases, often under tight deadlines
• Copyedited marketing materials
• Adhered to standard proofreading marks, various house style sheets, The Chicago Manual of Style, and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary
• Checked for grammar, clarity, and style, as well as possible factual errors; ensured offers matched across all pieces; checked pricing, addresses, and mail codes; performed various technical checks, such as adherence to Google rules for paid search and ensuring eyebrow copy was on all e-mail pieces and clickable to drive sales
• Source-checked and flagged legal issues as a backup for primary source checker
• Kept workflow moving smoothly and assigned larger jobs for efficiency across department
Rodale Inc./Men's Health magazine
Dec, 2004 —
May, 2008
(over 3 years)
• Copyedited Men’s Health magazine: Adhered to standard proofreading marks, various house style sheets, The Chicago Manual of Style, and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary
• Checked for grammar, clarity, and style, as well as factual errors
The Morning Call
Mar, 2003 —
Aug, 2004
(over 1 year)
• Copyedited four weekly editions of The Chronicle using AP style
• Evaluated incoming story ideas and performed light editing
• Was responsible for calendar, letters, blotter, and customer service
• Worked with tight deadlines under two editors
Self-employed
Mar, 2000 —
Present
• Hired for proofreading, copyediting, research, index checks, and Americanization
• Adhere to standard proofreading marks, various house style sheets, The Chicago Manual of Style, Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, and AP style
• Completed more than 30 jobs for Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers (an Elsevier Company), plus multiple projects for Performance Learning Systems, HarperCollins, Book Builders, and independent parties
Motorola Aviation
Sep, 1999 —
Jun, 2001
(over 1 year)
• Greeted passengers, answered phones, assisted clients, and made all travel arrangements for pilots, maintenance personnel, and managers
• Created layout for company manuals
Musselman Advertising
May, 1998 —
Aug, 1998
(3 months)
• Primary responsibility was my own account, Das Awkscht Fescht
• Handled all copywriting, public relations, and logistics
• Assisted with various other projects in agency
Venue magazine
Jan, 1997 —
May, 1999
(over 2 years)
• Copy editor, writer, and secretary for Venue, Rowan University’s monthly magazine for information and entertainment (2,000 circulation)
• Copyedited all stories, assisted with layout, and wrote stories, reviews, and op-ed columns
Portfolio
Men's Health is an essential read for guys who want to look better, feel better, and live better. But Men's Health isn't just a magazine. It's the solution-for every bit of chaos, confusion, or suffering that the world can inflict on the male of the species. B... read more
Growing up the fifth child in a Mexican-American family scarred by an abusive father and a mentally unstable mother, Cristina Negrón feels scared, worthless, powerless, and alone. All that begins to change when she discovers long-distance running. It connects ... read more
The United States government kicked off a war on mental illness with the introduction of the Certified Helper Program. People deemed mentally ill were ripped from their families and reprogrammed to become glorified slaves for the wealthy. With smiles pasted on... read more
How to enjoy life with diabetes and keep all your toes. As someone who has diabetes, you always worry about things that others can safely ignore. Will my blood sugar hold at night or will it drop, and I die in my sleep? Will my insulin overheat in my bag on a ... read more
Prevention Guide Magazine 2018 Walk Away Anxiety (small) reduce your stress
Prevention Eat Clean Magazine 2018 Recipes, Easy One-Bowl Meals/3-Day Detox
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