"The difference between the almost right word and the right word
is really a large matter. 'Tis the difference between
the lightning bug ​and the lightning."
~Mark Twain

Meet Jill

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​​I began my official work with words in book publishing seventeen years ago. As managing editor, I worked closely with a variety of authors—first-timers to veterans—helping them develop their ideas, editing their work, and chaperoning their manuscripts through the publishing process from original submission to finished book.
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From the publishing industry I moved into the corporate world. In my role as a communications and editorial manager, I provided writing and editorial expertise for the firm, developed and edited corporate documents such as technical reports, manuals, and proposals, and managed the marketing program and corporate website.

I now specialize in the developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading of nonfiction works covering a wide range of subjects from spirituality and religion to self-help and psychology, health and wellness to art and culture, and meditation and yoga to nature and new science. I truly enjoy collaborating with authors to help them creatively express their concepts in clear and interesting ways and ensure that their final product is of the highest editorial quality. I look forward to working with you!

Experience

Editing and Writing Consultation
Editor and Writing Consultant
​The Assured Word
  • Provide developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, and writing consultation services for nonfiction works
​Book Publishing
​Managing Editor
​Red Wheel/Weiser
  • Managed and coordinated all areas of production for 60–70 books per year
  • Developed, copyedited, and proofed manuscripts
  • Evaluated manuscripts for organization, design, and graphics needs
  • Worked with authors to ensure their understanding of and comfort with editorial changes
  • Hired, supervised, and maintained a team of freelance editors
  • Reviewed/approved all freelancer-copyedited manuscripts
Corporate Communications,
​Marketing, and Editorial Management
​Communications and Editorial Manager
Energy & Resource Solutions (ERS)
  • Provided writing and editorial expertise, organization, and management for editorial department
  • Developed and copyedited documents including technical reports, manuals, proposals, and marketing materials
  • Created corporate and client document style guides and templates
  • Managed marketing program and public relations efforts and maintained corporate website
  • Developed and reviewed copy for press releases, advertisements, email marketing, project studies, and website 
  • Trained staff in proper editorial style and formatting
  • Created and produced company newsletter

Education
  • BA in Communications, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  • Certificate of Web Design, North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA

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