Katharine Maller

Katharine Maller – Editor

Copyeditor and proofreader with 10 years of magazine and book publishing experience.

Overview

If you need a craft book editor or proofreader, I'm here for you! I honed my editing skills at Vogue Knitting Magazine and Dover Publications, and have offered translation and proofreading services since 2018.My other areas of editorial expertise include architecture, design, and LGBTQ/queer studies.
Services
Non-Fiction
Architecture DIY & Crafts Fashion & Textiles Humanities & Social Sciences LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2018 — Present
● Translate craft books from German into English for Dover Publications. Develop style guides and liaise with authors and editors on queries. ● Proofread and cold-read craft books for Dover Publications. ● Copyedit and proofread book proposals for clarity and consistency.

Routledge (Taylor & Francis)

Sep, 2016 — Dec, 2017 (about 1 year)
● Researched and solicited book proposals from academics in Architecture, Design, and Historic Conservation. ● Negotiated and wrote contracts for books culminating in $1.4 million in projected revenue. ● Wrote back cover and catalog copy for forthcoming titles. ● Targeted marketing opportunities for both new books and backlist titles.

Dover Publications

Aug, 2013 — Jul, 2015 (almost 2 years)
● Researched subjects of interest for publication; primary genres included literature, cooking, and crafts. ● Copyedited and proofread forewords, introductions, jacket copy, and other new additions to books. ● Managed project flow and worked with other departments to maintain deadlines. ● Proofed second-pass manuscripts and page proofs.

SoHo Publishing

Dec, 2012 — Aug, 2013 (8 months)
● Wrote columns, book reviews, and product reviews for Vogue Knitting and KnitSimple magazines. ● Wrote copy for the “KnitNews” monthly email newsletter and promotional/marketing emails. ● Proofread articles for Vogue Knitting and KnitSimple magazines.

SoHo Publishing

Mar, 2012 — Dec, 2012 (9 months)
● Sourced materials, wrote copy for, tech edited, and proofread patterns for 60 knitting and crochet booklets.

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Grace M.

Grace M.

Sep, 2021

Katharine is a very kind and helpful person. She was able to provide all of the information that I was looking for, and gave lots of great feedback that I have implemented into my writing. She is very open to help and very knowledgeable about different types of writing. I would certainly recommen...
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