Kathie-Jo Arnoff – Editor

I do freelance book editing through Reedsy and other contractors, in addition to serving part-time as Managing Editor of a quarterly journal for educators.

Direct Society’s publications program, including staff of editors, art director, and instructional designer, to produce three quarterlies—two scholarly journals and one newsletter—and a variety of other association materials, online courses, and books. Negotiated key partnerships that led to greater exposure and revenues.

Served as charge editor for line of self-study courses on property-casualty insurance topics, as well as courses on life/health insurance, financial planning, and securities. Authored and edited material for both text-based and online delivery. Played instrumental role in the development of the company’s first online courses using Drumbeat 2000 and the conversion of the company’s entire library to Internet-based format. Author of Principles of Asset Management, Team Skills, and Medical Claims Illustrated Handbook. Assumed responsibility for each project from inception through production.

Started as copy editor for this major publisher of personal computer trade books. Was promoted steadily to production editor, developmental editor, product development specialist, senior product development specialist, and then to title manager. As title manager, introduced new topic ideas to the Editorial Board, acquired authors, developed manuscripts (from 400–1,200 published pages), and oversaw book projects. Worked closely with Acquisitions, Marketing, Editorial, and Production departments, as well as with authors, software developers, and technical editors. Personally developed and wrote some texts. Author of bestselling WordPerfect 5.1 QuickStart. All phases of publishing were electronic, from writing through desktop publishing.