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Jess Beebe

Jess Beebe

Freelance Copyeditor

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  • About me

    Editor, Writer, and Publishing Consultant | Book Editing and Publishing Advice for Changemakers

  • Education

    • Wesleyan University

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      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Science in Society Program and Women's Studies Program

  • Experience

    • (freelance)

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2006
      Freelance Copyeditor

      Freelance copyediting of nonfiction books, magazine articles, and online course material.

    • New Harbinger Publications

      Jan 2006 - May 2015

      Developing nonfiction book manuscripts, with attention to content, organization, tone, and writing style. Advising authors about manuscript length, permissions, reference citations, illustrations, and potential online content. Participating on book acquisition committee. Offering editorial assessment of books being considered for acquisition.Working collaboratively with authors, acquisitions editors, members of other departments, and freelancers to keep manuscripts on track for publication.Supervising in-house editors, interns, and freelance copyeditors.Setting house style; maintaining house style website. Show less

      • Editorial Manager

        Jan 2010 - May 2015

      • Senior Editor

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

    • Waxwing Book Studio

      May 2015 - now
      Editor, Writer, Publishing Consultant

      Developmental editing and collaborative writing of nonfiction books. Book proposals and publishing consulting.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member, Board of Directors

      Issued by Golden Gate Bird Alliance on Jan 2022
      Golden Gate Bird AllianceAssociated with Jess Beebe

    • Food recovery volunteer

      Issued by Food Shift on Aug 2021
      Food ShiftAssociated with Jess Beebe

    • Community scientist

      Issued by Friends of Sausal Creek on Jan 2014
      Friends of Sausal CreekAssociated with Jess Beebe

    • Food distribution volunteer

      Issued by SAN LORENZO FAMILY HELP CENTER on May 2020
      SAN LORENZO FAMILY HELP CENTERAssociated with Jess Beebe