Overview
Editor of Scales of Ash & Smoke, 2021 BIBA Fantasy Winner.
Editor of Scales of Ice & Shadow, 2022 BIBA Dragon Fantasy Winner.
My publishing experiences include editing fiction and non-fiction texts, educational publishing, production editing, and editorial project management. I currently work with a wide range of genres and reading levels, such as Young Adult/YA (including fantasy and sci-fi), Middle Grade, Adult Fiction (including crime and dystopian), and Children’s Books (picture and educational books).
I’ve been on both sides of the freelancing fence: as a production editor it was part of my job to hire editors and review their work; now I’m working as a freelance editor myself. This experience has given me a thorough understanding of the process, including the importance of clear communication between authors and editors.
I look forward to meeting you!
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Proofreading (Editors' Association of Canada)
- Copy Editing (Editors' Association of Canada)
- Introduction to the Production Process (Editors' Association of Canada)
Work experience
Self-employed
• Copy editing, proofreading (general proofreading, line-to-line checking/matching, checking corrections from editors and designers), and production editing.
• Demonstrate creative and analytical adaptability to successfully edit books in a variety of genres, including children's books, YA fiction, and adult fiction.
• Services include:
- Editorial project management
- Copy editing
- Proofreading
- Ebooks
- Audio books
Pearson Canada
• Liaised with authors and editors to create lasting professional relationships. Coordinated the delivery of all materials and information between authors, editors, and designers, and tracked all editorial passes for reviewers, including educators and field experts.
• Functioned as copy editor and proofreader, delivering detailed notes for the developmental editors.
• Hired and managed a team of freelance developmental editors, ensuring their content and work process complied with the publisher’s editorial standards.
• Created audio manuscripts for epubs and proof-listened to audio recordings for accuracy.
• Checked and approved pre-flight PDFs for print production specialists.
• Updated the company’s in-house style, including manuscript templates and guidelines, for maximum work efficiency.
• Designed and maintained a production schedule for authors, editors, and designers. Kept managing editors and publishers updated on project progress and general editorial issues.
Scholastic Canada
• Collaborated with editors and designers to solve manuscript and page layout issues.
• Approved texts from the copy edit stage to production. Coordinated with production specialist, checked, and approved/signed-off on printer’s proofs.
• Managed the reprint production process and materials.
• Copy edit and proofread student and teacher materials and managed a team of freelance editors and their work.
• Prepared print materials for digital/e-book editions. Reviewed scripts for audiobooks and audio files for quality control.
• Adapted fiction and nonfiction texts from other English-speaking countries, including student books, specifically for a Canadian audience and specific age demographics.
• Managed library/stock of the printed material and assigned ISBNs for the new product.
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