Karen Trost

Karen Trost – Editor

Experienced developmental editor and freelance writer with over 30 years of experience in academic publishing.

Overview

I am an accomplished full-service developmental editor and writer with over 30 years of experience in academic publishing. I specialize in development of undergraduate and graduate-level texts in a variety of disciplines with demonstrated expertise in reaching the target market by leveling and streamlining narrative, developing appropriate features and pedagogy, analyzing competing titles and reviewer feedback, and working easily with authors and team members at all levels. I have outstanding attention to detail and a natural talent for taking on the perspective of the audience to ensure ease of readability and maximum comprehension.
Services
Non-Fiction
Art Economics Life Sciences Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry Political Science & Current Affairs Psychology Sociology Writing & Publishing
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Oct, 1992 — Present
An accomplished full-service developmental editor and writer with over thirty years of experience in academic publishing. Specializes in development of undergraduate and graduate-level texts in a variety of disciplines with demonstrated expertise in reaching the target market by leveling and streamlining narrative, developing appropriate features and pedagogy, analyzing competing titles and reviewer feedback, and working easily with authors and team members at all levels. Noted for outstanding attention to detail and a natural talent for taking on the perspective of the audience to ensure ease of readability and maximum comprehension.

Portfolio

Human Physiology

Derrickson, Bryan H.

A Practical Introduction to Homeland Security: Home and Abroad

Newsome Lecturer in International Relations. University of California Berkeley, Bruce Oliver

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Tracy C.

Tracy C.

Mar, 2026

Karen exceeded my expectations at every level. Her insightful, knowledgeable recommendations contributed to a much better manuscript. From the start, I learned to trust her instincts on improving, not changing the work. I'd recommend her unreservedly.
Ella P.

Ella P.

Oct, 2020

Karen was dedicated, responsive and delivered on time. I really enjoyed working with her.

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