Shana Jones

Shana Jones – Editor

Copy editor, proofreader, and developmental editor with 20 years of experience across a wide range of nonfiction and fiction subjects.

Overview

I have 20 years of editing experience across a wide range of nonfiction subjects, from travel guides to encyclopedias. I have edited books for a number of university presses as well as for Penguin Random House, Rowman and Littlefield, Greenwood Publishing, ABC-CLIO, and Globe-Pequot Press. I am proficient in the use of Chicago, APA, and MLA style guides, and I am able to do both online and hard-copy editing.

My first job in the publishing industry was as a production assistant for the manufacturing department at Greenwood Publishing Group. This position afforded me the opportunity to attend a book manufacturing seminar at Edwards Brothers, Inc., in Ann Arbor, Michigan. My experience in manufacturing gave me insight into the finer developmental details of publishing books and working with book vendors. From there, I went on to become an assistant production editor and was able to work directly with authors on the completion of their works.

I think it's really special that I've had the opportunity to work at so many levels of the book production process, witnessing exactly how a book is shepherded from its first stages as a manuscript to its final stage as a bound book. I have found that my greatest strength is in working directly with the content of the books themselves, and I am always seeking to expand my range of skill and experience in editing. I enjoy the detail-oriented nature of copy editing and proofreading, and I work hard to treat every author’s work as I would want my own work to be treated.

If you want to know who I am as a person, I can tell you I’m as passionate about books as I am about my menagerie of shelter pets, which includes two tripawds!
Services
Non-Fiction
Art Children’s Non-Fiction Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Education & Reference History Nature Political Science & Current Affairs Travel
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • University of Connecticut Honor Scholar’s Program
Certifications
  • Bachelor of Arts, English - University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2001 — Present

Copyediting, proofreading, and developmental editing for clients including Penguin Random House, Rowman and Littlefield, Greenwood Publishing Group, ABC-CLIO, the University of Connecticut, Westchester Publishing Services.

Greenwood Publishing Group

Jul, 2001 — Jun, 2002 (11 months)

Managed up to 12 titles at a time, guiding projects from editorial transmittal to manufacturing stage. Answered authors’ queries regarding copy editing, design style, and production schedule. Prepared copy edited manuscripts for receipt by authors. Worked with authors in resolving remaining stylistic issues.

Greenwood Publishing Group

Jun, 2000 — Jul, 2001 (about 1 year)

Performed final quality and manufacturing checks on new titles. Maintained schedules for receipt of proofs and advance copies.

Portfolio

The 2012 Elk Calendar (Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation)

From the Members of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Conspiracy Theories

Uscinski, Joseph

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