New Industry Professional Added to TAA Professional Directory

As a developmental editor, Karen C. Turner of TurnKey Content has worked on content development and creation in academic textbooks for more than 20 years. As a freelancer she has expanded from textbook editing and project management into editing digital question banks and ghostwriting.

“My degree in biology gives me an edge in my areas of content expertise, including anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology, nursing informatics, and USMLE-style questions,” she said. “I have a proven track record of managing large, complex products while maintaining a high level of quality. I have particular skill with high-level art programs, helping unite art with narrative in a cohesive and consistent way.”

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The Latin American Section of the WAC Clearinghouse’s International Exchanges on the Study of Writing Book Series Seeking Editors

The Latin American Section of the WAC Clearinghouse’s International Exchanges on the Study of Writing book series is looking for two associate editors to collaborate with the section editors in organizing review processes, book launch events, and other activities for the section. This position offers the opportunity to participate in an exciting and supportive network of scholars committed to promoting transnational equity and high-quality scholarship in writing studies across borders.  Learn more

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The International Exchanges Book Series Seeks Co-editor

The International Exchanges book series seeks applications for a co-editor who will join the current co-editors to assume shared responsibility for editorial oversight and management of all stages related to the production and publication (in both print and online formats) of current and future books in the series. The incoming co-editor will be mentored by a veteran co-editor for one year. Learn more

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Finding a Freelance Editor You Click With

by Hannah de Keijzer

Thousands of freelance editors are poised to work on your manuscript. But whether or not the editorial process elevates your book and enlivens you as a writer hinges in large part on the person you pick. You need someone who can deliver edits to professional standards, of course, on time and within your budget.

But you also deserve to work with a communicative editor whose method fits your brain and preferred ways of working. Look for someone who gives you confidence in yourself and in your manuscript as it develops. That’s a matter of process and feelings fit as much as one of professional skill.

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Engaging Our Inner Critics

By Michelle Rivera-Clonch, PhD

We often hear about the hazards of an Unskilled Inner Critic and, like most things, there’s more to the story. Our Skilled Inner Critic, when called upon, promotes a writing flow that encourages us to be calm, cool, connected and creative. We have access to both Critics—it’s about the intensity and frequency that we rely upon each one to help us complete the writing project.

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Getting the Most Out of the Editorial Experience

By Hannah de Keijzer

Having your manuscript edited is a chance to clarify your ideas, develop your writing craft, and make your book the very best it can be. Here are tips and prompts to help you take full advantage of this opportunity.

Your manuscript can go through several kinds of editing as it progresses from idea to publication:

  • developmental/substantive editing for structure and argument;
  • line editing for voice, clarity, and flow; copyediting for consistency and correctness; and
  • proofreading for that final cleanup of lingering errors.

Not all publishers offer editorial support at every stage.

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