Last activity: Jun 12, 2008
April Davis
Editor, Indexer, Writer
Editorial Inspirations
Montpelier, Virginia 23192
What April does
I am an independent editor, indexer, and writer with experience in a variety of fields and genres. As a professional with seven years of experience, I have several publishing-related certifications and degrees.
I have worked in a variety of subjects, including training, human development, train-the-trainer, real estate, engineering, memoirs, self-development, political science, religion, law, young adult, dissertations, encyclopedias, and nonfiction.
What April does best
Edit and critique short stories and novels, fiction and nonfiction. Some current and former clients are Oxford University Press, American Society for Training and Development, Catholic University of America, School of Engineering, Carpenter Magazine, Perseus Books Group, PJC, LLC, Scribe, and individual authors
Index books based on author, designer, and publisher expectations. Some current and former clients are American Society for Training and Development
Write articles on various topics as researched or assigned. Some current and former clients are Commercial Property News, Virginia Construction, and Phaeze Magazine
Education
George Washington University, Master's Degree in Publishing (2006 - 2007)
EEI Communications, Certificate in Professional Editing (2004 - 2005)
University of Virginia, Certificate in Book Publishing (2001 - 2004)
University of Virginia, Certificate in Editing (2001 - 2004)
Messiah College, Bachelor's Degree in English (1998 - 2001)
Experience
I have been a freelance editor, indexer, writer for seven years. Prior to that, I was an assistant editor for the National Society of Professional Engineers for three years, working on a monthly magazine as well as several e-newsletters.
April's location
Montpelier, Virginia 23192
