Cheri Dellelo
Freelance Editor & Writer
CONTACT INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION of SERVICES
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
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Assess early-version manuscript to determine market appropriateness and
potential
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Line edit early-version manuscript to achieve clarity and flow and to
ensure tone, style, and level are consistent; critical information and
terms are present; claims are supported; organization is logical; and
concepts are fully developed
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Analyze market and competition and make recommendations for development
strategy and resource allocation
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Identify and contact content experts; solicit, consolidate, summarize, and analyze reviews of draft material; and provide directives to editors/authors based on results
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Work one-on-one with authors to ensure completion of project objectives (i.e., schedules, manuscript specifications, etc.)
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Prepare final manuscript for release to production
WRITING
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Articles
- Pedagogical features (e.g., boxes, activities, questions)
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Blogs (see my Open Salon blog for writing samples.)
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Promotional copy
PROOFREADING
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Check manuscript for spelling/typo and formatting errors, blind or against original document.
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Familiar with APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of style, but can follow any house style guidelines
COPYEDITING
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Render manuscript clear, correct, concise, comprehensible, and consistent (i.e., edit to correct grammar, usage, and punctuation errors; eliminate repetitious passages and clichés; and ensure the consistency of formatting and diction).
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Familiar with APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of style, but can follow any
house style guidelines
CONSULTING
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Advice for textbook publishers and authors:
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Industry and psychology discipline insights and trends
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Project analysis, feedback, and guidance
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Referrals
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