EDITING

Wyatt-MacKenzie has a team of phenomenal professionals for all aspects of the writing, publishing and promotion process. Our team can serve our Imprints on a freelance basis. Editing and Indexing services are included in our traditional contracts..

• Editorial evaluation. A comprehensive analysis of your project which includes recommendations for editorial work, if needed, as well as general suggestions for marketing, promotion, and branding.
• Developmental editing. Your manuscript is carefully reviewed for overall strengths and weaknesses; detailed editorial guidance is provided.    
• Line editing.  To support logical flow and clarity of expression, your work is examined line by line, with intensive focus on syntax and word choice.
• Copyediting. A close review of spelling, grammar,  punctuation, and overall consistency.
• Final review. A last check before your manuscript goes to press.

Editor-in-Chief, Acquisitions Lisa Pliscou and her dog "Zoe"

A Harvard graduate, Lisa Pliscou is an experienced editor with over 25 years in book publishing. She has been a managing editor for Viking Penguin, a senior editor for Viking Children’s Books, and project manager for Stanford University’s Publishing Courses division.

Editing & Proofreader Karen Kibler

Karen Kibler received a Ph.D. in 1997 from Arizona State University where she is now an Assistant Research Professor and the University Biosafety Manager. The focus of her current research is HIV vaccines and treatments. Karen brings a meticulous eye and a passionate writing spirit to the final proofread of an author's book. Karen published her book THE SECOND CHASM with Wyatt-MacKenzie in 2009.

Editing & Proofreader Jerilyn Marler

Jerilyn Marler's 30-year creative path has led through writing educational materials for Alaska elementary schools; writing three books for an imprint of Henry Holt Publishers; editing dozens of books for technical publishers; editing a children’s book, a medical text book, and a book on divorce at the same time; and writing/editing end user documentation for more products than she can count.

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INDEXING

 

Heather Hedden is an information design and management professional, with a specialization in taxonomies, indexing, and search. Heather teaches online courses in taxonomies and in web site indexing. She has given numerous presentations and published many articles on taxonomies, indexing, and other information management topics and has recently written a book, Indexing Specialties: Web Sites, published jointly by the American Society for Indexing and Information Today, Inc. Heather also has a background in writing and editing, including reference book essays, abstracts, technical documentation, and magazine and newspaper articles.

Heather served as vice president and then president of the New England Chapter of the American Society for Indexing in 2005 and 2006 respectively.

 

 

Jean Jesensky, Principal of ENDSWELL INDEXING, is a professionally trained indexer skilled at creating comprehensive, accurate, and highly usable book and web indexes that enhance the positive experiences of readers and users and increase the value of your book or website.

Jean is an innovative thinker and problem solver and is skilled at researching and assimilating new information quickly. She is adept at grasping and organizing complex concepts from multiple reader/user perspectives, from novice to subject matter expert.

 

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PROMOTION

Lisa Orrell works on a freelance basis with authors who need additional support in book promotion and positioning.

Promotional Guru Lisa Orrell