Developmental editor for higher-ed print & digital products. Specialties: nursing, medical assisting, medical terminology, allied health
Overview
I work closely with authors and publishers to create and implement product development plans to achieve market success.Whether you're a new or seasoned author, I'll partner with you to successfully manage these key tasks:-Create a concept plan-Evaluate competing products & prepare a competitive analysis-Evaluate reviewer feedback & determine how to make revisions based on that feedback-Develop pedagogical features, including figures, tables & charts-Prepare an art manuscriptI'll also substantively edit or rewrite content to make sure it adheres to the product plan specifications. Equally important, I'll remain flexible to handle your project's evolving scope and needs.I've developed first-edition textbooks as well as revised editions -- everything from editing 2,000-page texts with hundreds of figures, charts and tables to working with multiple authors and contributors to ensure a smooth, cohesive voice. I build strong, collaborative relationships; in fact, I've had authors specifically request me as their editor on multiple products because they can trust my abilities and expertise. Select publishing companies I've worked with: Pearson, Wolters Kluwer, FA Davis, Elsevier, Goodheart-WillcoxI've also been a contributing editor for Nursing journal and a writer who has been published in national nursing and education journals. In addition, I've contributed to several books, including Looking After Your Body: An Owner’s Guide to Successful Aging and Learning Magazine’s Day by Day Book.
Services
Non-Fiction
Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry
Languages
English (US)
Awards
Association of Educational Publishers' Distinguished Achievement Award: Column (Editor)
Association of Educational Publishers' Distinguished Achievement Award: Special Publication (Writer)
Work experience
Self-employed
Apr, 1988 —
Present
Works with authors to provide clear, accurate, thorough developmental and substantive editing and content development for higher-ed print and digital products. Deadline driven and respectful of clients' budget parameters.
Nursing journal/Wolters Kluwer
Mar, 1997 —
Mar, 2017
(about 20 years)
Collaborated with a nurse ethicist and a nurse clinical specialist in death and dying to develop and create content for two long-running columns: Ethical Problems and Insights on Death and Dying.
Association of Educational Publishers
Jan, 1997 —
Dec, 2000
(almost 4 years)
Edited/wrote content for newsletters, membership materials, press releases, and awards program brochures. Edited Web Publishing Law, AEP’s first online publication. Organized inaugural national business leadership in education awards and evaluated entries.
Learning magazine
Apr, 1988 —
Dec, 1996
(over 8 years)
Edited/wrote content for the magazine and related publications. Managed national teacher awards program. Launched national field editor network of teacher-advisors. Developed national program honoring outstanding K-8 students.