Experience

Heinemann Publishing

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Editor and Writer

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  Over 40 books written to date. - Write short (16- to 24-page) high-interest, levelled nonfiction and fiction books for students in Grades 1–6. In addition to well-researched, engaging, and cohesive body text, manuscripts include written specifications for illustrations, photos, diagrams, infographics, and other text features. Also adept at compiling short indexes, glossaries, and timelines. - Edit nonfiction and fiction books for students in Grades K–6, from manuscript stage through designed pages, including extensive rewriting and manuscript reorganization, when necessary. Show less



Mondo Publishing

• Senior Editor

  • Mar 2000 - Apr 2006

  Responsible for all stages of development of fiction and nonfiction K-Grade 5 children's books and educational materials, from conceptualization to printed books: - Determined appropriate author, illustrator, designer for each book and provided necessary background information and guidelines for each project. - Edited and rewrote manuscripts. - Conducted photo research and chose photos to be used in nonfiction titles. - Wrote book blurbs and promotional copy. Responsible for all stages of development of fiction and nonfiction K-Grade 5 children's books and educational materials, from conceptualization to printed books: - Determined appropriate author, illustrator, designer for each book and provided necessary background information and guidelines for each project. - Edited and rewrote manuscripts. - Conducted photo research and chose photos to be used in nonfiction titles. - Wrote book blurbs and promotional copy.



Freelance Writing and Copyediting

• Writer and Copyeditor

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  Wrote four nonfiction books for Scholastic's Children's Press imprint for their Rookie Read-About Health series, geared to young readers: You Have Head Lice, You Have Healthy Bones, Dairy, and Fruits and Vegetables. - Wrote two interactive friendship books for Scholastic's Just 4 Girls continuity, geared to girls in Grades 2 and 3. - Wrote monthly Animal Fun Fact Cards for Scholastic's National Geographic continuity, geared to children in PreK-Grade 1. - Wrote biannual Girls Club Talk newsletter for HealthTex clothing company. - Wrote quarterly book reviews for Looney Tunes Crafty Kids magazine. Show less



Scholastic

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Continuities Editor

  • May 1998 - 2000

  Responsible for all editorial aspects involved in conceptualization, launch, and maintenance of eight children's book continuities for PreK-Gr. 8 per year: - Established identity of, and specific components within, each continuity program based on customer value, component cost, and overall program cohesion. - Edited manuscripts, activity guides, and other components of continuity packs. - Oversaw freelance writers and designers. - Writing some continuity newsletters and other components. Show less



Doubleday Select, Inc.

• Book Club Director

  • 1994 - 1998

  Responsible for running two book clubs geared to teachers. Each club had 18 mailings per year. Responsibilities included selecting, purchasing, and scheduling all educational materials being offered. Responsible for running two book clubs geared to teachers. Each club had 18 mailings per year. Responsibilities included selecting, purchasing, and scheduling all educational materials being offered.