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