Kara Roberts

Kara Roberts – Editor

I work on life science and neuroscience books for Taylor & Francis, LLC | CRC Press. I also have a MA in journalism and am a writer.

Overview

I am an editorial assistant at Taylor & Francis, LLC | CRC Press on the Life Sciences list, as well as a literary fiction novelist. I have experience in academic book publishing, academic digital journal publishing, literary digital publishing, journalism, SEO content writing, and in freelance editing. My long-term goals are to work as an acquisitions or developmental editor for an academic book publisher, and to establish editing services for authors.

Writing a book can be an arduous, overwhelming process, but it doesn't have to be! As a writer myself who works for an academic publisher, I know both what publishers are looking for, as well as the amount of time and dedication it takes to create what you envision. When you work with me, I like to understand the "why" and "how" of your project - why it matters to you, and how I can help transform your goals and ideals into a reality.

Services
Non-Fiction
Life Sciences
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Taylor & Francis Group

Nov, 2021 — Present
Process 45+ manuscripts per year. Train temporary workers and senior acquisitions editors on advanced company systems. Experience with commissioning/acquisitions and development. Maintain regular communication with external authors, reviewers, and series editors. Handle administrative tasks and act as a liaison between various internal departments. Provide guidance on the proposal process and address queries regarding the book publishing steps. Facilitate cover design, page proofs, online resources, and pedagogical features. Maintain up-to-date records, data, and contracts.

Lexham Press

Nov, 2020 — Nov, 2021 (about 1 year)
Freelance copyeditor for religious books. Followed Chicago and house style.

Religious Theory

Mar, 2017 — Sep, 2018 (over 1 year)
Acquired new religious theory articles. Worked developmentally with the authors.

Portfolio

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Principles of Neurobiology

Luo, Liqun

Garland Science

Copy Editing
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Dinosaurs: How We Know What We Know

Schweitzer, Mary Higby

CRC Press

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Women in Field Biology

Crump, Martha L.

CRC Press

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

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