Overview
Over the last 10 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.
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Education & Reference
Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Work experience
Self-employed
Oct, 2020 —
Present
proofread, fact check, copy edit, and prepare educational resource manuscripts for publishing; ensure appropriate reading levels for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts targeted at K–8 audiences; fact-check articles for major national health and wellness online publication, Men's Journal.
Teacher Created Materials
Jun, 2013 —
May, 2020
(almost 7 years)
orchestrated the editorial direction for over 40 titles
spearheaded substantive editing for language arts and social studies manuscripts and products
executed meticulous pre-type copy editing
leveled text according to readability statistics for grades K–12
reviewed and collated corrections/changes
provided constructive feedback to authors to ensure alignment with project specifications
collaborated with authors, consultants, designers, and illustrators to ensure content accuracy, readability, and to optimize product covers and interior artwork
conducted quality control checks to ensure accuracy and consistency
managed and tracked multiple projects simultaneously
crafted compelling marketing copy for catalog and sales sheets
enhanced and implemented a screening assessment used to select efficient freelance proofreaders
managed and assigned projects among freelance contributors
researched and observed K–5 classrooms to gather insights on product usability and identify opportunities for enhancement
Portfolio
Editorial Assessment
Editorial Assessment
Editorial Assessment
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 ... read more
Developmental Editing
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 give... read more
Developmental Editing
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... read more
Developmental Editing
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 re... read more
Developmental Editing
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 inc... read more
Developmental Editing
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 ... read more
Developmental Editing
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 featurin... read more
Developmental Editing
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 y... read more
Developmental Editing
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 li... read more
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
