Overview
Your needs. Your timeline. Your voice. These are my priorities.
My experience in publishing spans a wide range of clientele and content. I have worked in full-time and freelance copy editing roles with organizations including Wiley-Blackwell, Taylor & Francis, Routledge, and many other publishing, marketing, and communications companies. I have an extensive skill set in working with various types of copy, including nonfiction books, academic research, and a range of marketing copy. My keen eye for detail and exacting standards allow me to partner with authors to deliver publication-ready material on the first pass.
With my services, you'll enjoy:
* Superior writing and editing skills combined with 15 years of experience copy editing and proofreading in a variety of industries
* In-depth knowledge of many publication styles, including Chicago, APA, AP, and AMA, as well as industry- and company-specific style guides
* A strong background in editing academic work, particularly STEM, medical, and social science titles with international readership
* Clear and articulate communication with flexible availability and high responsiveness to your needs
* Assurance that I'll deliver high-quality copy with a focus on maintaining your voice
* Proficiency in editing both American and British English
* Confidence that your work will receive the editorial treatment it deserves
I love working as a copy editor. For me, it's a way to learn all the time while using my skills to ferret out any inconsistencies or errors. Your content---whether books, academic papers, or other copy---is a reflection of you, and together we'll ensure that only the most polished writing reaches your readers.
If you want to perfect your content for publication, you are in the right place.
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Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- NYU Postgraduate Professional Editing Program
- B.S., Corporate Communication, summa cum laude
Work experience
Wiley-Blackwell
* Copy edited and proofread manuscripts for publication in a number of medical journals.
* Created and maintained organizational style guides to ensure consistency among written materials; oversaw adherence to established style.
* Interacted with editorial, production, and graphics departments to facilitate the efficient flow of production.
* Corresponded with authors and editors to incorporate requested changes into manuscripts.
* Proofread monthly XML files of journal text submitted to the National Library of Medicine for inclusion on PubMed.
CMPMedica, Cliggott Publishing Group
* Copy edited a number of medical publications with national readership (eg, Consultant, Psychiatric Times, Applied Neurology, The Journal of Respiratory Diseases).
* Worked with an integrated team of editorial and art professionals to meet production specifications.
* Fact-checked and verified article content using various online and print resources.
Self-employed
* Copy edit manuscripts for global publishing companies, including many social science, medical, and STEM titles.
* Perform heavy language editing with a specialization in working with foreign-language authors.
* Copy edit, critique, and proofread books, reports, articles, marketing collateral, PowerPoint decks, web copy, special projects, and other written material for content, style, and consistency.
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