Susan Kauffman

I am a professional multigenre academic and nonfiction copy and layout editor who has been working with small and large publishers and university presses and for-profit and nonprofit organizations for more than 25 years. I have worked in the many stages of production from editing to print and with a variety of production team members including copyeditors and layout editors, authors, production assistants, and vendors.

• Copyediting: editing for grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and other mechanics of style; checking for consistency of mechanics and for internal consistency of facts; clarifying meaning; eliminating jargon; and polishing language
• Substantive editing: clarifying or reorganizing a manuscript for content and structure; may include rewriting and reorganizing text
• Layout editing (structural): page layout, text formatting, designing, image preparation
• Manuscript evaluation
• Reference/bibliography formatting
• Writing: book back matter and synopses,  book proposals, reports, newsletters, brochures, and various marketing/ promotional materials

I specialize in many genres including applied sciences, humanities and social sciences, history, and health and wellness. In addition to books and journals, I have experience working on interactive online courses and training modules; software applications; PowerPoint presentations; and promotional, marketing, and corporate materials.

Pittsburgh, PA
US

Email: info.suekauffman@gmail.com

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Years in the field: 20
Years freelancing: 16