As an editor, I’ve worked with a broad range of publications and documents directed to an equally wide variety of audiences - from nuclear power plant engineering proposals to consumer decorating magazines, and even a full-length book covering Civil War history. Regardless of the assignment, though, I strive to enhance clarity without sacrificing style, to improve the reader’s experience while still allowing the author’s voice to come through loud(ly) and clear(ly). Please call or email me with your editing needs, whether you’re just seeking general guidance or need more extensive help.
Editing
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce - Innovate Now!
Editing, writing and rewriting all were components of a long-term project working with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce on the organization’s Innovate Now! initiative. I provided voice-and-tone guidance for the Innovate Now! website, and edited (with major rewriting) more than 50 business case studies now included on that site. The site is going live mid-November […]
Veteran Volunteers Win the War
I provided general editorial guidance for this new Civil War history (to be published Winter 2008 by SUNY Press). This guidance included extensive suggestions for edits to help the author meet the publisher’s required page count.
On-Site Power
I served as editor for four editions of this annual supplement to Consulting-Specifying Engineer, sponsored by the Electrical Generating System Association. My responsibilities included article soliciting, setting contributor deadlines, article editing and working with the in-house designer to select cover photos and other artwork.