Overview
Over the last 6+ years of my career in publishing, I have had the opportunity to edit, proofread, and copy edit a wide range of titles and products.* While the majority of my work has been on nonfiction books for students between kindergarten and eighth grade, I have also worked on (and authored) fiction titles.
One of my proudest career achievements was having the incredible opportunity to copy edit and proofread the professional development product, The Write Thing, authored by Newbery Award-winning author Kwame Alexander.
*Please note that some of these titles are credited to my former name of Stephanie Bernard.
One of my proudest career achievements was having the incredible opportunity to copy edit and proofread the professional development product, The Write Thing, authored by Newbery Award-winning author Kwame Alexander.
*Please note that some of these titles are credited to my former name of Stephanie Bernard.
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Education & Reference
Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Work experience
Teacher Created Materials
Jun, 2013 —
May, 2020
(almost 7 years)
lead editor on 80+ titles; conduct substantive and copy edits on both pre- and post-type manuscripts; provide feedback directly to authors; conduct fact checking on non-fiction manuscripts; update and monitor project plans throughout production process; collaborate with designers on design samples of products; write back cover copy; write and/or edit marketing copy (including catalog descriptions, sales sheets, and SEO keywords); apply consultant feedback to products; level text readability statistics for grades K-12; assist other lead editors in production process; assign projects to freelance proofreaders; Adobe InCopy edits; created and piloted proofreader test used by editorial department
Portfolio
Powerful plays, deadly plagues, and chamber pots Shakespeare lived in a world vastly different from our own. This nonfiction text breathes life into the pages of history, and gives students a sense of what life was like in Shakespeare's time. Developed by Timo... read more
Take a carriage ride back to 1800s America and learn how Louisa May Alcott's home and family life influenced her writing. This nonfiction text breathes life into the pages of history, and gives students a sense of what life was like in Louisa May Alcott's time... read more
Take a riverboat ride back to 1800s America and learn how Mark Twain's world influenced his writing. This nonfiction text breathes life into the pages of history, and gives students a sense of what life was like in Mark Twain's time. Developed by Timothy Rasin... read more
Young adult novels are a great place to find characters who are a lot like you. Maybe they are new to school, are dealing with being bullied, or feel like they just don't fit in. By reading realistic fiction books, you can read about someone who is going throu... read more
Why is the magical world so mighty and alluring? How does it cast such a powerful spell over readers? Explore the themes and elements found in young adult fantasy fiction novels and series including Eragon, the Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, N... read more
Learn what life was like in Ancient Greece as you are whisked away to the past! This book breathes life into history and examines the mythology, art, architecture, politics, and other aspects of Greek culture. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and... read more
Showcasing important survival skills, this fascinating book examines the outdoor skills that are needed to survive extreme elements. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an i... read more
Dive into the history of monster movies! From the earliest examples from the silent-film era, to modern-day movies featuring sophisticated CGI, monster movies have been scaring audiences for years. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring T... read more
Dystopian novels have become one of the most popular subgenres of YA literature. This high-interest book examines the themes and conventions found in young adult dystopian novels and series like the Hunger Games, Divergent, the 5th Wave, the Red Queen, the Sel... read more
