Karen Trost - Editor
Experienced developmental editor and freelance writer with over 30 years of experience in academic publishing.
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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.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Art
Economics
Life Sciences
Medicine & Nursing & Dentistry
Political Science & Current Affairs
Psychology
Sociology
Writing & Publishing
Work experience
Freelance Developmental Editor and Writer
Self-employed
October, 1992
–
Present
(about 28 years)
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 (38 selected works)
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 15th Edition
Tortora, Gerard J., Derrickson, Bryan H.
Human Physiology, 2nd Edition
Bryan H. Derrickson
Introduction to International Politics: Global Challenges and Policy Responses
Hastedt, Glenn P., Felice, William F.
Understanding Urban Politics: Institutions, Representation, and Policies
Krebs, Timothy B., Fleischmann, Arnold
The Mediated World: A New Approach to Mass Communication and Culture
Mindich, David T. Z.
A Practical Introduction to Homeland Security: Home and Abroad
Newsome Lecturer in International Relations. University of California Berkeley, Bruce Oliver, Jarmon, Jack A.
American Foreign Policy: Past, Present, and Future
Hastedt, Glenn P.
Immunology: A Short Course
Coico, Richard, Sunshine, Geoffrey
Anatomy and Physiology
Jenkins, Gail, Tortora, Gerard J.
Introduction to the Human Body
Tortora, Gerard J., Derrickson, Bryan H.
Principles of Human Anatomy
Tortora, Gerard J., Nielsen, Mark T.
Revel for Working in Groups: Communication Principles and Strategies -- Access Card (7th Edition)
Engleberg, Isa N., Wynn, Dianna R.
Social Problems, 3rd Edition
Macionis, John J.
Human Physiology
Derrickson, Bryan H.
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Principles of Anatomy & Physiology
Tortora, Gerard J., Derrickson, Bryan H.
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition
Tortora, Gerard J., Derrickson, Bryan H.
Introduction to the Human Body 9e + WileyPLUS Registration Card
Tortora, Gerard J., Derrickson, Bryan H.
Principles of Human Anatomy 13e + WileyPLUS Registration Card
Tortora, Gerard J., Nielsen, Mark
Principles of Human Anatomy
Tortora, Gerard J.
Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life 3e + WileyPLUS Registration Card
Jenkins, Gail, Tortora, Gerard J.
Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life
Jenkins, Gail, Kemnitz, Christopher, Tortora, Gerard J.
Human Sexuality: Meeting Your Basic Needs
Tina S. Miracle, Andrew W. Miracle, Roy F. Baumeister
Karp's Cell and Molecular Biology
Karp, Gerald, Iwasa, Janet, Marshall, Wallace
Physiological Psychology: A Neuroscience Approach
Smock, Timothy K.
The Economics of Managerial Decisions (What's New in Economics)
Blair, Roger, Rush, Mark
Immunology: Clinical Case Studies and Disease Pathophysiology
Strober, Warren, Gottesman, Susan R.
Visualizing Human Biology (Visualizing Series)
Ireland, Kathleen A., Tenenbaum, David J.
Visualizing Anatomy and Physiology
Freudenrich, Craig, Tortora, Gerard J.
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Karen was dedicated, responsive and delivered on time. I really enjoyed working with her.
Ella P, October 2020
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