Lucia Ferrara - Editor
Freelance editor with over 20 years of experience in print and digital publishing. Worked at Scholastic Canada and Pearson Education.
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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!
Languages
English (CAN)
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Dystopian
Middle Grade
Middle Grade Fantasy
Mystery & Crime
Thriller & Suspense
Urban Fantasy
Young Adult Fantasy
Certifications
- Proofreading (Editors' Association of Canada)
- Copy Editing (Editors' Association of Canada)
- Introduction to the Production Process (Editors' Association of Canada)
Work experience
Freelance Editor
Self-employed
March, 2020
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Present
(about 3 years)
• 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
Editorial Project Manager
Pearson Canada
June, 2016
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March, 2020
(over 3 years)
• 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.
Production Editor
Scholastic Canada
September, 1998
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April, 2016
(over 17 years)
• 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.
Portfolio (34 selected works)
Shadow of the Crown
Shaver, Jesse
A Disappearance at the Bonne Nuit Hotel
Dominique Daoust
Secret sources have a whole new meaning. Newbie reporter Rita Larose is tired of getting assigned boring stories at one of Montreal's most popular newspapers. It's 1930 after all, women don't need to only write about household chores anymore! But when a high hat socialite gossips about the New Year's Eve party at the Bonne Nuit Hotel, a riveting mystery falls right into Rita's lap. This is her... read more
Lights Out Revenge: The Deadly Exclusives Trilogy - Book 2
Daoust, Dominique
Hollywoodland Magic (Silver Screen Coven Series Book 1)
Daoust, Dominique
Scales of Ash & Smoke
Schneider, Emily
Scales of Ice & Shadow (Ash & Smoke Book 2)
Schneider, Emily
Scales of Sun & Storm (Ash & Smoke Book 3)
Schneider, Emily
Secret Keeper (The Guardians of Orendria Book 1)
DeNecochea, Rachelle
Gatekeeper: The Guardians of Orendria Book 2
DeNecochea, Rachelle
Heirs of Orendria: A Guardians of Orendria Novella (The Guardians of Orendria)
DeNecochea, Rachelle
Guardians of the Sixth Gate
Prokopis, Amy
Anivail: A New Beginning
Dunhom, T.E.
I Am Canada: Sniper Fire
Jonathan Webb
A young Canadian soldier’s account of the battle of Ortona, Italy!Seventeen-year-old Paul Baldassara lies about his age to enlist in the Canadian Army. He joins the Loyal Edmonton regiment, which is tasked with taking Italy’s port town of Ortona. Little does he know the horrors of the battle that lie ahead . . .Paul soon finds himself in the midst of the fierce fighting that earned Ortona the ... read more
The Trianid
Mollova, Anne
Emily Lau and the Plum Blossom Sword
Stone, Timothy
Conscripted: A Stained Novel
Venter, Roxanne
Spark
Stephen, Alison Holly
The Wickham Bell
Davy, Chris
Tor's Turmoil and Triumph
Mohamed, Nimo
Maryan and Noah's Adventure: The Unlikely Friendship
Mohamed, Nimo, Habib, Ramsha
Eat Your Delicious Peas: Isaac's ABCs
Mohamed, Nimo, Habib, Ramsha, Mohamed, Hibo
Notes from the Life of a Total Genius
Stacey Matson
A new year, a new controversy and another way to make Kennedy mad . . .Arthur A. Bean is back! With Robbie in another city (thank goodness for texting) and Kennedy as his co-editor of the school newspaper, Arthur s final year at Terry Fox Jr. High is off to a rocky start. A chance to produce his own play gives him visions of fame and (finally!) the respect he is sure he deserves, but that s al... read more
Yesterday Is Not Yet Gone
Veiga, Gabriel
The Mighty Ven Devar
Foote, Quinton A.
Ember and Twine
Prokopovits, Eliza
One Step Closer —A Story of Finding Hope Amid Depression
Aina, Tiffney, Aina, Teni
Lucia has 45 reviews
Professionalism
Professionalism
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Quality
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Communication & Punctuality
Working with Lucia was wonderful. As a new author, her words of encouragement and guidance were invaluable, and I hope to work with her again soon!
Christy Boisvert, March 2023
Lucia did an amazing job of editing my book. She is an experienced professional who understands how things should be structured. Her input made all the difference in the quality of my book.
She is very kind and attentive to the author while offering constructive input. She is punctual, and she really goes the extra mile to help. I highly recommend her services.
Michael Piatt, February 2023
Lucia was fantastic. She completed work on time and provided great feedback. Thanks again for taking on my debut book BREAKAWAY 🙂
Wallace McDonald, February 2023
Lucia is really great, I was lucky to find her to work with my book.
She is really good at catching details in my story and fixing them. As I am a non native speaker she was able to guide me to a better use of some words.
She is very punctual with the times and keept me updated on her work, in addition she repplies fast.
Thank you so much.
Ivonne Hoyos, January 2023
Working with Lucia was amazing! She met all the deadlines and provided edits and comments that went above and beyond my expectations! She really helped finalize my book, and I would be no where near publishing without her feedback! I enjoyed working with her and can’t wait to work with her on future projects.
Natalie Schmidt, December 2022
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