Rachel King - Editor

I managed the production process of eight to fourteen books simultaneously. For each book, I evaluated the manuscript and requested a copy editor, created a design extract and submitted it to composition, reviewed the copyedit, communicated with the author while s/he reviewed the copyedit, prepared the files for layout, reviewed the files once they were laid out, sent the galley file to the author and proofreader, combined corrections from the author and proofreader and submitted them to the designer, proofread the designer’s work, submitted the final file to the manufacturing department, and reviewed the ebook.

I copyedit/line-edit fiction and nonfiction for West Virginia University Press, Counterpoint/Catapult/Soft Skull, Melville House, and Perseus Books Group. For each manuscript, I make sentences grammatically correct and meanings clear, I create a detailed style sheet specific to the project, I write a letter to the author before his/her review, and I clean the manuscript by accepting or rejecting edits after the author’s review.

I oversaw the production schedule; served as the production contact with authors, editors, typesetters, and proofreaders; edited and proofread manuscripts, utilizing Track Changes and preparing a style sheet; inserted text and photos into InDesign, applying styles and integrating corrections; assisted the marketing manager in formulating frontmatter; and participated in press-wide brainstorming and planning sessions about book ideas and marketing strategies.