Jordan Koluch – Editor

I copyedit all kinds of fiction and nonfiction for publishers like Graywolf, HarperCollins, Milkweed, and Simon & Schuster.

Overview

I’m a copy editor with over a decade of experience in the book publishing industry, most recently as the copy chief at Catapult, Counterpoint, and Soft Skull Press. I’ve copyedited books of all lengths and genres for trade publishers big and small, and am equally happy to handle fun, fluffy fiction or nonfiction on matters of global importance.

My main concern when copyediting is maintaining author voice. I love learning about authors' special interests through their books. I want your book to be the best book it can be and most effectively reach your intended audience while reflecting a consistent professional style.

Services

Copy Editing

Non-Fiction

Biographies & Memoirs Political Science & Current Affairs True Crime

Fiction

Chick Lit Contemporary Fiction Gaming & LitRPG Historical Fiction Short Story

Languages

English (US)

Work experience

Copy Editor, Typesetter, and Production Consultant

Self-employed

May, 2021 — Present

Copyedit books in a variety of fiction and nonfiction genres for trade publishers, including ABRAMS, Graywolf Press, HarperCollins, Milkweed Editions, and Simon & Schuster. Copyedit magazines, including Suffolk University Magazine. Copyedit marketing materials for corporate clients. Typeset books in a variety of fiction and nonfiction genres, including complex informational hierarchy, tables, charts, and images. Teach classes in beginner and intermediate copyediting with the Editorial Freelancers Association. Consult on book production and managing editorial processes for publishers and self-published authors.

Copy Chief

Catapult, Counterpoint, and Soft Skull

Oct, 2017 — May, 2021 (over 3 years)

Oversaw schedules for, formatted manuscripts of, and typeset about thirty titles per season across Catapult, Counterpoint, and Soft Skull imprints. Managed ebook production schedules. Hired freelance copy editors, proofreaders, indexers, and ebook converters and evaluated their work. Developed copyediting and proofreading tests for freelancers and oversaw numerous calls for freelancer applications. Developed production department procedures and communicated them to other departments. Collaboratively updated the house style guide to reflect company culture and priorities. Developed in-house trainings for copyediting, InDesign fundamentals, and typesetting and trained incoming interns and other employees. Proofread cover copy and communicated with design regarding the creation and routing of mechanicals.