Jeanette Fast Redmond
Independent editor, specializing in Catholic publishing and scholarly editing since 1999
- Location
- Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Industry
- Writing and Editing
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Jeanette Fast Redmond's Overview
- Current
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- Developmental editor (contract) at Saint Mary's Press
- Owner & Editorial Consultant at FastEditing
- Past
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- Senior Editor at U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
- Senior Editor at USCCB Publishing
- Vice President for Personnel (volunteer position) at Non-profit house of worship
- Managing Editor at U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
- Assistant Editor at U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
- Adjunct Composition Instructor at American University, College Writing Program
- Editorial Assistant at American University, Department of Literature
- Writing Center Consultant at American University
- Writing Center Tutor at Washburn University
- Education
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- American University
- Washburn University
- Recommendations
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9 people have recommended Jeanette Fast
- Connections
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187 connections
- Websites
Jeanette Fast Redmond's Summary
Astute, Versatile, and Efficient Editor with a Decade of In-House Publishing Experience
• Strong familiarity with publishers’ goals, processes, and budget constraints in a rapidly changing industry--including XML workflow.
• Subject matter knowledge combined with incisive curiosity. Catholic Church knowledge, including experience with the new Roman Missal.
• Ability to see the polished potential within the rough draft, and the knowledge needed to get there.
• Holistic approach with unrelenting attention to detail.
• Efficient processes that produce high-quality results in less time.
SPECIALTIES
--Catholic Church
Catholic liturgy • pastoral ministry and catechesis • theology • social teaching
--General Subjects
Comparative religion • literature and linguistics • history • strategic planning • human resources management • group dynamics • other topics in social sciences and the humanities
--Editorial Expertise
Developmental editing • copyediting • proofreading • XML workflow
--Style Manuals
USCCB Style Guide • Chicago Manual of Style • APA, MLA, AP styles
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Wrote the USCCB Style Guide, which set the standard for editing books and other publications issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The USCCB Style Guide has become a desk reference for a dozen Catholic publishers and organizations.
• Developed XML tagging structure and trained colleagues in its use to enable USCCB Publishing to repurpose content in print and digital editions (Kindle, ePub).
• Provided file composing services for the new translation of the Roman Missal.
• Edited 2005 Catholic Press Association 2nd-place award winner (Pastoral Ministry category): Forgiveness in International Politics.
• Provided editorial services to more than 30 successful doctoral candidates from 2001 to 2006.
• Served on committee to draft strategic plan that turned publishing office from a deficit-spending department into a $3 million operation.
Specialties
Recent clients: Cathedral Foundation Press, FastLines, Georgetown University Press, Mary's Handmaid, Saint Mary's Press
Jeanette Fast Redmond's Skills & Expertise
Jeanette Fast Redmond's Experience
Developmental editor (contract)
Saint Mary's Press
Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry
May 2011 – Present (1 year 1 month)
Owner & Editorial Consultant
FastEditing
Writing and Editing industry
2001 – Present (11 years)
Provide developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, and file composing services to publishers and occasionally authors, specializing in Catholic publishing and scholarly editing. Offer XML workflow file composition. Copyedit and format research studies for professors, researchers, and doctoral candidates. Subjects have included Catholic theology, liturgy (including the new Roman Missal), catechesis, social teachings, and canon law, as well as social science research in human resource management, group dynamics and group decision making, strategic planning, and social services for underserved populations. Member of the Editorial Freelancers Association. Recent clients include Cathedral Foundation Press, FastLines, Georgetown University Press, Mary's Handmaid, and Saint Mary's Press.
Senior Editor
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
January 2006 – August 2010 (4 years 8 months)
Managing Editor
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
July 2001 – January 2006 (4 years 7 months)
Assistant Editor
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
June 1999 – July 2001 (2 years 2 months)
Adjunct Composition Instructor
American University, College Writing Program
January 1998 – May 2000 (2 years 5 months)
Editorial Assistant
American University, Department of Literature
August 1998 – May 1999 (10 months)
Jeanette Fast Redmond's Education
American University
MA, Literature
Washburn University
BA, English (Writing Emphasis)
Jeanette Fast Redmond's Additional Information
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Editorial Freelancers Association Washington Book Publishers Association Copyediting-L DCPubs Yahoo group PublishingDC Yahoo group McEdits Yahoo group
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- Honors and Awards:
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Editor for 2005 Catholic Press Association 2nd Place Award, Pastoral Ministry category: Forgiveness in International Politics: An Alternative Road to Peace (Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005).
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