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KarenAppold@comcast.net

"Karen was great to work for as the editor of House & Home Magazine. Her attention to detail allowed her to successfully manage all of the editorial content for five separate monthly publications under the House & Home name, and to keep writers like myself organized as well. She was always fair with deadlines and very communicative in the writer/editor relationship. I enjoyed working for her very much and would recommend her as a fantastic editor!"

--Lindsey Getz, Freelance Writer

"Thank you for your fine article about amateur radio and blood bank emergency preparedness. We have a saying here: 'Yes, you do save lives.' This is the message we give to our blood donors, but I think it can also be said to a journalist who calls attention to an important aspect of emergency preparedness. Keep up your good work!"

--Kenneth Nollet, MD, PhD, associate medical director, BloodSource

"Thanks so much for your article—it looks wonderful! Also, thanks for the great sidebar. You always do such a good job on these."

--Judi Biederman, editor, ADVANCE for Audiologists
Services
  • MANAGING EDITOR
    • Recruit, interview, train and educate writers.
    • Manage editorial staff; make assignments.
    • Edit all editorial content; proofread final pages.
    • Create and implement editorial policies and procedures.
    • Work within a budget; track editorial invoices.
    • Initiate new columns; create attractive editorial opportunities for advertisers.
    • Write cover titles; create table of contents.
    • Obtain photos and captions.
    • Compose annual editorial calendar.
    • Field PR e-mails and calls.

  • COPY EDITING/PROOFREADING
    • Edit documents for spelling, grammar, style, wordiness, clarity and consistency.
    • Familiar with AP style, Chicago Manual of Style and AMA style. I will adapt to your preference as well as your business's style guidelines.
    • Ensure articles flow well and that content is accurate and appropriate.

  • EDITORIAL CONSULTING
    • Redesign the appearance of publications.
    • Improve editorial content to meet goals of advertisers and readers.
    • Provide advice to increase revenue.
    • Work closely with staff to implement changes and achieve goals.

  • WRITING
    • Very experienced in conducting phone and e-mail interviews.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Internet research.
    • Expect clean copy and exceeded deadlines.

  • PAGE DESIGN
    • Design eye-catching pages by incorporating text, photos and graphic elements.
    • Enhance pages with color, pullout quotes and "at a glance" boxes.
    • Familiar with QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign. Willing to learn new programs.

  • NEWSLETTERS FROM START TO FINISH
    • Writing, editing and page design.