I specialize in editing, proofreading, and managing non-fiction books, monographs, college textbooks, medical textbooks, software manuals, magazine articles, Web sites, marketing materials, business documents, and strategy guides. I also write articles for newsletters and magazines, and ad copy for advertising agencies.
Off,
Greg. Dynasty Warriors V, Prima Games. ISBN: 076155141. 2005.
Knight,
David. SWAT 4, Prima Games. ISBN: 0761539824. 2005.
Bakke,
O. M. When Children Became People: The Birth of Childhood in Early
Christianity, Augsburg Fortress. ISBN: 0800637259. 2004.
Mylonas,
Eric. The Punisher, Prima Games. ISBN: 761547771. 2004.
Lanzetta,
Beverly J. Radical Wisdom: A Feminist Mystical Theology, Augsburg
Fortress.
ISBN: 0800636988. 2004.
Mylonas,
Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collectors' Edition, Prima Games. ISBN:
0761547614. 2004.
Mylonas,
Eric. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Prima Games. ISBN:
0761547088. 2004.
Knight,
David. Chronicles of Reddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, Prima
Games.ISBN 0761545689. 2004.
Cohen,
Mark. Samurai Warriors. ISBN 076154568. 2004.
Littlejohn, Stephen W. and Foss,Karen A. Theories of Human
Communication, 8th Edition,Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. ISBN:
0534638732.
2004.
Knight,
David. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3, Prima Games. ISBN 0761545425.
2004.
Essig,
Linda. Lighting and the Design Idea, 2nd Edition,
Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
ISBN:
0534639240. 2004.
Chin,
Elliott and Dulin, Ron. Lords of EverQuest, Prima Games. ISBN
0761544216. 2003.
Stratton, Bryan and Stratton, Stephen. Mario Party 5, Prima
Games. ISBN 0761544801. 2003
Mylonas,
Eric. Dragon Ball Z: Taiketsu, Prima Games. ISBN 0761544011.
2003.
Titles Developmentally
Edited/Projects Managed
Louise,
Holly. Walk in Beauty: An Atlas for Human Inspiration and
Manifestation, in progress 2006.
Benjamin, Pat. Professional Foundations for Massage Therapists,
1st Edition, Prentice Hall Health, in progress 2006.
Prendergast, Alice V., and Fulton, Frances L. Medical Language That
Works, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall Health, in progress 2004–06.
Mylonas,
Eric and Carlson, Linda. EverQuest II Atlas, Prima Games. ISBN
0761545050. 2005–06 (also copyedited and proofread this book).
Off,
Greg. Ratchet, Prima Games. ISBN 0761552049. 2005 (also
copyedited and proofread this book).
Kramer,
Greg. The Movies: Run the Studios, Shoot the Movies, Make the Stars,
Prima Games. ISBN 0761544453. 2005
(also copyedited and proofread this book).
London,
Marcia L., Ladewig, Patricia Wieland, Ball, Jane W., and Bindler, Ruth
C. McGillis. Maternal-Newborn and Child Nursing: Family-Centered Care, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall Health, ISBN 0130994065. 2005 (also managed and executed peer review with more than 80 reviewers for this text).
Knight,
David. Axis & Allies, Prima Games. ISBN 0761545824. 2004 (also
copyedited and proofread this book).
Mylonas,
Eric. Shaman King: Power of Spirit & Master of Spirits, Prima
Games. ISBN 0761545654. 2004 (also copyedited and proofread this book).
Allen,
Ken. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, Prima Games. ISBN 0761545832. 2004
(also copyedited and proofread this book).
Wingerd,
Bruce. Medical Terminology, Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0130488402. 2004
(part of development team).
Mueller,
Nell. Soroptimist International of Sacramento North History:
1954-2004. 2004.
Titles Proofread
Mauddi
Darraj, Susan. Asian Americans of Achievement: Amy Tan, Chelsea House Publishers. ISBN:
0791092690, in progress 2006.
Gardner, Thomas J., & Anderson, Terry M.
Criminal Evidence: Principles and Cases, 6th Edition,
Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. ISBN:
049500605X. 2006.
DeLaet,
Debra. The Global Struggle for Human Rights—Universal Principles in
World Politics, Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. ISBN: 0534635725. 2004.
Alloway,
Tom, Greg Wilson, and Jeff Graham. Sniffy the Virtual Rat Lite,
Version 2.0. 2nd Edition. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. ISBN: 0534633579.
2004.
Alloway,
Tom, Greg Wilson, and Jeff Graham. Sniffy the Virtual Rat Pro,
Version 2.0. 2nd Edition. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. ISBN:
0534633609. 2004.
Brown,
Jonathan C. Latin America: A Social History of the Colonial Period,
2nd Edition. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. ISBN: 0534642330.2004.
Hawthorne, Nathaniel. The Scarlet Letter, Wadsworth/Thomson
Learning. ISBN: 0534521452. 2004.
Magazines/Periodicals/Web
Sites (Writing clips are available upon
request.)
Sacramento Magazine. Co-wrote "Cutting-Edge Nutrition," article published in 09/2006 issue.
Sacramento Magazine. Wrote "Parental Support," article published in 09/2006 issue.
Sacramento Magazine. Wrote "Easy Does It: Seniors and People
with Health Problems Can Benefit from a Program of Gentle Exercise," article in press for the 07/2006 issue.
Sacramento Magazine. Wrote "Easy Does It: Seniors and People
with Health Problems Can Benefit from a Program of Gentle Exercise," article published in 07/2006 issue.
Sacramento Magazine. Copyedited medical articles in published in
7/2006 Medical Guide insert, 5/2006.
Sacramento Magazine. Wrote "Wise Exercise for Weekend Warriors: How Good—or Bad—for You Is Getting Lots of Exercise, But Only on the Weekends?" article published in 07/2005 issue.
Sacramento Magazine. Wrote "Crafting Memories: Scrapbooking Preserves Your Family History with Flair," article published in 08/2005 issue.
Sacramento Magazine. Copyedited medical articles in published in
7/2005 Medical Guide insert, 5/2005.
Sacramento Magazine. Wrote "Paths of the Spirit: Seeking Religion in Today's World," article published in 01/2005 issue.
Sacramento Magazine. Wrote "Knitted Together: How Local Women Are Turning Grrrl Power into Purl Power," article published in 02/2005 issue.
Sacramento Magazine. Proofread medical listings published in 7/2004
Medical Guide insert, 5/2004.
Sacramento Magazine. Copyedited medical articles in published in
7/2004 Medical Guide insert, 5/2004.
Sacramento Magazine. Wrote "Where Moms Meet," article published in 8/2004 issue.
Asbestos Victims' Organization. Copyedited Web site content 5/2004–6/2004.
Go
West: The West Side Story—Showcasing the Faces, Places, and
Opportunities of West Sacramento. Proofread articles about West
Sacramento published for the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce by the
Sacramento Magazines Corporation, 5/2004.
The
Birth Center newsletter. Wrote "My Birth Story," article published in Fall 2002 issue.
Copy Writing
Learning
ARTS. Rewriting and editing Web site copy, brochure, parent information
packets, and client intake documents, in progress 2006.
Clark & Associates Advertising. Rewrote brochure and direct mail copy for Stead Motors of Walnut Creek Mercedes-Benz "Dealer Customer Journey." 2004.
Clark & Associates Advertising. Wrote ad copy for Landmark Financial's "Partner's in Success" direct mailer. 2004.
Clark &
Associates Advertising. Wrote extensive brochure copy for Coit
Commercial Services ad campaign. 2004.
Clark &
Associates Advertising. Rewrote ad copy for Arch Technologies direct
mailer. 2004.
Prima
Games, Roseville, CA. (Imprint of Random House)
1997–2003
Senior
Product Manager.
Managed
200 computer and video game strategy guides (up to 25 active books at a
time); created book production schedules and ensured timely completion
of books.
Hired
specialized, technical authors and negotiated fees; managed freelance
author pool; recruited new freelancers; evaluated freelance author
performance in conjunction with feedback from editorial and communicated
feedback to freelancers.
Developed and approved book content.
Managed
three-person editorial teams of project editors and editorial
assistants; supervised their work.
Supervised book design, layout, and cover creation; ensured that books
met age-appropriate reading levels and target markets.
Established and managed long-term licensor relationships; analyzed and
improved production processes and licensor relations.
Worked closely with sales department to position books for optimal sell-in; assisted sales with responding to buyers' feedback; wrote sales sheets and ad copy.
Collaborated with international publishing department to localize English language content into German, French, Spanish, and Italian.
Managed
the production of marketing and promotional items such as calendars,
posters, hint books, stickers, trading cards, and other assorted
bind-ins.
Assisted
in hiring and developing training programs for associate product
managers.
Coordinated with manufacturing department and printers to meet printing
deadlines; determined color, page count, and inclusion of bind-ins by
evaluating cost of goods per unit; communicated book specifications to
printers.
Project Editor.
Edited manuscripts for accuracy, consistency, adherence
to house and product style guides, age-appropriateness, and eliminated
all manuscript errors (technical, spelling, grammar, punctuation).
Managed and edited 59 books (up to 10 active books at a
time); ensured quality of all book elements (manuscript, interior
design, cover, and laid-out pages) at every stage of book production.
Queried authors and negotiated changes;
implemented changes in manuscript and into laid-out pages.
Worked closely with product managers, authors, designers,
and editorial assistants; supervised editorial assistants, directing
their daily priorities and approving their editorial changes in
manuscript and laid-out pages.
Evaluated design templates with product managers and
edited page proofs to ensure accurate, consistent, attractive, and
functional design; proofread laid-out pages on each book, implemented
and verified changes for completeness and accuracy.
Reviewed manuscripts to determine overall quality and the
level of developmental edit, technical edit, and copyedit needed;
evaluated and provided feedback for freelance authors.
Wrote cover copy and ad copy; edited ad copy and website
copy for
http://www.primagames.com;
proofread cover design and coordinated arrival of cover and interior
book files arrival at the printer.
Worked closely with authors and product managers to ensure that books met target market groups, Prima Games' product goals, and licensor intellectual property and franchise style guides.
Executed the production of marketing and promotional
items such as hint books, posters, stickers, trading cards, calendars,
and postcards.
Reviewed and approved printer proofs and made in-person press checks.
Sacramento
Magazine, Sacramento, CA. 1996–1997
Intern,
Writer. Wrote articles
for publication; proofread manuscripts; conducted research and interviews
for my articles and assisted other writers; and checked facts presented in
articles, directories, reviews, and magazine recommendations.
The Comic
Press News, Sacramento, CA. 1995
Editorial Assistant, Proofreader. Proofread
issues and ad copy; assisted with compositing.
Education
University
of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. 1994 Bachelor of Arts Degree with High Distinction, Classical Languages (Ancient Greek, Latin). Dean's Honors List. GPA 3.8
EEI
Communications Online. 2003. Introduction to
Copyediting
Specialties
I specialize in editing, proofreading, and managing non-fiction books, monographs, college textbooks, medical textbooks, software manuals, magazine articles, Web sites, marketing materials, business documents, and strategy guides.
Feedback
"Thanks for
doing such a terrific job copyediting Black: Prima Official Game Guide. I'm so glad you were able to keep track of all the types and names of the dozens of different weapons; it made my proofread so much easier. You're so skilled and always fun to work with! I would recommend you to anyone who needs any copyediting work done. Again, thank you so much! I can't wait to work with you again." —Brooke Hall, Senior Project Editor, Prima Games
"Thank you
so much for the great copyedit you did on Stubbs the Zombie: Prima Official
Game Guide. That book was under such a tight deadline, and having you as the copyeditor on it made things flow much more smoothly. I worked with you before on some military sims, RPG titles, and sci-fi strategy titles, but this one was an oddball zombie action title, so I was unsure of how it would go. But it was great, and you preserved the author's very specific tone and voice. The author loved the work you did, and the licensor gave us a ton of praise for the guide." —Brooke Hall, Senior Project Editor, Prima Games
"Sara Wilson
has become a regular copy editor and proofreader for our magazine because we
have so much confidence in her work. Her broad knowledge base and her eye for
detail, combined with her flexibility and adherence to deadlines, make her an
ideal freelancer for us. Plus, she has a warm personality, so we enjoy working
with her." —Darlena Belushin McKay, Managing
Editor,
Sacramento magazine
"I have a unique communication challenge. We are a technical firm and we have to make sure that we are able to present technical concepts in a manner that is readable, understandable, and approachable to our customers. It this regard, Sara Wilson's help has been indispensable. She has a discerning eye that takes my customers' point of view into consideration. I have seen a true value to using her services in my proposals, contracts, letters, and newsletter. Because of her editing and proofreading skills, I have been able to get better jobs. Good quality in my communications adds a credible, competitive edge to my business. And I can't image doing business with out her." —Suzi Sherman, Chief Operations Officer, Arch Technologies, LLC
"I've found Sara Wilson's insightful queries enormously helpful in all the projects we've worked together on. She had a knack of keeping all the specialized terms straight and querying to ensure the author's use of them is clear to the reader." —Rebecca Chastain, Project Editor, Prima Games
"Just wanted
to write you a short note and thank you again for the wonderful job you did with
the One Piece: Prima Official Game Guide copyedit. I know that the project presented some logistical challenges with the amateur author and huge gaps in storyline, but you were more than up to the task of pulling it all together. I greatly appreciate your accessibility and diligence in getting the job done." —Brooke Hall, Senior Project Editor, Prima Games
"Just wanted
to thank you for the excellent job you did on the copyedit for Just Cause:
Prima Official Game Guide. There were so many character names and proper terms to keep track of, you made my job so much easier by keeping track of them so nicely. It was worth every penny and more! The author was so pleased with the way you cleaned up his rough text, and was grateful for your insightful queries that helped clear up some grainy issues. Thanks again!" —Brooke Hall, Senior Project Editor, Prima Games
"I've worked with Sara on a wide variety of titles, from military-based game guides to pop-culture fan books, and her attention to detail has helped me complete many wonderful products. It's always great to work with a copyeditor who is conscious of the importance of maintaining the author's voice, but who also understands the needs of the reader." —Rebecca Chastain, Project Editor, Prima Games
"I want to thank you again for all of your help over this past year. You have become an invaluable part of our public image—from writing and editing our employee training materials, marketing materials, parent support elements—even editing our CEO's dissertation. The level of professionalism that you have brought to our printed materials, and thus to our agency, has made a measurable difference in the public perception of abilities. I can no longer imagine having a single piece of written material leave this office without it first crossing your desk. Knowing that you can do that for us takes a great deal of worry off of my plate." —Justin M. McCoy, MA, Executive Director, Learning ARTS
"Our nonprofit organization hired Sara Wilson to copyedit a complex and lengthy handbook with a good deal of specialized language, charts, and forms. She did an excellent job not only in catching errors, but also in helping improve the readability and usability of the publication. Her work was thorough and professional, and I would definitely use her services again on future projects." —Karen Hirsch, Editor, Animal Protection Institute
"I have had the opportunity to work with Sara Wilson as my editor many times, beginning in 1997. As an author of 70 published books, I have worked with a number of different editors. Sara is one of the best with whom I have worked on a project. Sara always kept in close communication to provide assistance and support as needed, which was vital for completing projects with a short turnaround time. Furthermore, I was always confident that the finished product would be something I would be proud to have bear my name. I am happy to recommend Sara Wilson without any reservation." —Michael Knight, Author
"Thank you
for making my job easier by doing a great job on Lego Star Wars II: The
Original Trilogy—Prima Official Game Guide. I appreciate that you did the
Star Wars research to confirm the proper spelling and capitalization of each
Star Wars term. I also appreciate your attention to detail—you were careful with the author's intended meaning and queried confusing text, rather than guessing in error. In those situations, it was so helpful, however, that you provided the possible change for me, which made my job so much easier later!" —Christy Seifert, Editorial Supervisor, Prima Games
"When facing a tight deadline, as I often do, a meticulous and punctual copy editor is essential. That's why I specifically request Sara whenever I start a new book. I've worked with several other editors, but Sara is by far the most thorough, carefully poring over my rough manuscripts till they're clear, concise, and ready for publication." —David Knight, Author
"Sara Wilson has provided copyediting and proofreading services for Sacramento Magazines Corporation for several years, working on our core monthly magazine and the annual publications we create through our custom publishing division. She brings a balanced eye to our publications, understanding the need for us to produce the highest-quality magazines possible in the time frame we have available. With a pleasant, never-condescending manner, she marks the "right" errors, asks the "right" questions and makes the "right" suggestions, and the addition of Sara to our editorial production team has made a tremendous difference in our level of quality and the speed we're able to move files through to the printer." — Krista Minard, Editor, Sacramento Magazines Corporation
"I recommend Sara Wilson for your copyediting needs. Having been in publishing for over thirty years and director of my own book production service for the past sixteen, I have hired and worked with dozens of freelancers. Sara offers qualities that are the most valuable—intelligence, conscientiousness, and keen attentiveness to detail. In addition to meeting or beating deadlines, her fees match the project's budget. She is willing to make the extra effort that distinguishes her from the ordinarily competent and makes her services truly desirable." — Rachel Hockett Youngman, Director, Hocket Editorial Services
"Thanks for
your attention to detail on Dynasty Warriors V: Prima's Official Strategy
Guide. Not only did you manage to keep straight the many Asian names, you managed to complete your copy edit within our hectic deadlines. Prima places unusual demands on its copy editors, so thank you for being so flexible and open to doing what we need to get the job done, and done well. Through it all, your friendly, easygoing personality made this process enjoyable. Prima made a great impression on the licensor by producing such a clean product, so thanks again!" —Christy Seifert, Editorial Supervisor, Prima Games
"For me,
working with Sara allows me a certain amount of comfort. Though I'm proud of my
work and own personal style, I know that once it passes through her hands, my
text will come out ten times better. While working on Fight Night Round 3:
The Official Game Guide, my paramount concern was that I would get an editor
who knows when to trust me and when to reign me in, one who would edit the text
while preserving its unique voice. Sara was the perfect choice. She's fast,
professional, and is probably editing this as she reads it." —Fernando Bueno,
Author
"As a freelance proofreader, Sara Wilson has brought a savvy set of editing skills to our magazine and has become a valued visiting member of our editorial team. She is thorough yet efficient, professional yet personable, makes great catches and approaches whatever tasks we throw her way with a great attitude and aplomb. As such, Sara is a true team player, eager to share her take on things without letting ego get in the way. Working with Sara is both a professional and personal pleasure." —Kari L. Rose Parsell, Copy Editor, Sacramento Magazines Corporation
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