Kathy Nida – Editor

Providing freelance services in copyediting and proofreading for clients.

Developing curriculum for life science, incorporating technology in the classroom

Copyedit and reference-edit manuscripts Copyedit online using Word-based templates Adhere to publishers' style, Chicago Manual of Style, APA, MLA, and other style manuals Edit and code author-prepared subject indexes Set and maintain publishing schedules and deadlines Process and review manuscripts Size, code, and correct art Proofread word-for-word as needed Communicate with authors and typesetter regarding problems, deadlines, design issues, etc. Obtain permissions for previously published art, tables, or text Review author corrections and typesetters' work Hire subject indexers Review page proofs and revised pages Review marketing information for ad campaigns and back matter copy Prepare documentation to release published material to printers The majority of my freelance work has been for Academic Press, a subsidiary of Harcourt, Inc., now part of Elsevier Science. In this capacity, I have managed or edited more than 65 scientific books on topics including life sciences, molecular biology, physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, chemistry, medicine, psychology, and online and computer resources. I have worked with numerous authors of different nationalities and language backgrounds.

See freelance work, same duties, but in house

Processed and managed journal submissions Proofread page proofs and revised pages for books and journal articles, reviewing author corrections Assisted in editorial responsibilities for books and journals

Edited reports for style, design, grammar, spelling, and numerical accuracy Catalogued company's reference library, providing brief analysis of each reference

Typed and edited reports Wrote and edited marketing proposals to city, county, and military agencies Supervised word processing and report production departments and staff Managed vendors