Jasmine S. Townsend
Freelance Editor
Sensitivity Reader
My Resume
PROFESSIONAL ​INFO​​
As a freelancer, I was formerly known as "Book Dragon Editing Services," for which you may find reviews just past my resume.
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While I was assistant editor at the University of Toledo Press, I worked on the following pieces:
The Sullen Art by David Ossman
American Originals by Timothy Borden
The Calling by Blair Grubb, MD
Can I Get a Witness by John Gibbs Rockwood
Leading Economic Development by Daniel M. Johnson
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I have also sensitivity read for the following HarperCollins YA fantasy novel:
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Ignite the Sun by Hannah Howard (released Aug. 2020)
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and for the following MIRA adult fantasy novel:
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The Keeper of Lonely Spirits: A Novel by E. M. Anderson (to be released March 2025)
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“The answers you get from literature depend on the questions you pose.”
- Margaret Atwood
EXPERIENCE
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Lourdes University 2018 – Present
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Adjunct professor, teaching the following courses:
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Composition I​
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Composition II
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Writing for Science and Health Professions
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Business and Professional Writing
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Introduction to Literature
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Multicultural U.S. Literature
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​Writing tutor
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The University of Toledo
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Writing Tutor, TriO 2016 – 2017
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Assisted students with MLA, APA, & AP formats in essay writing and citations.
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Edited distribution literature for organization.
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Assistant Editor, University of Toledo Press 2013 – 2015
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Reviewed and edited works considered for publication
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Chicago style formatting
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Assembled press kits: flyers, brochures, author biographies, & book release information.
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Assisted with marketing, advertising, & book launch events.
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Created glossaries and indexes
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Writing Tutor, Learning Enhancement Center 2013 – 2014
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Assisted students with MLA, APA, & AP formats in essay writing, thesis development & dissertations, resumes, and citations.
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Worked with students to develop and organize ideas for writing.
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The Independent Collegian 2012 – 2013
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Copy Editor
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Revised articles published within the newspaper: news, sports, opinion, editorial, arts & life (community).
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Served as final editor, prior to editor-in-chief, for mass production.
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EDUCATION
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2013 – BA in English, University of Toledo
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2015 – MA in English Literature, University of Toledo
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RELATED SKILLS
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MLA, APA, AP, and Chicago formatting styles
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As a freelancer, I previously worked under the name Book Dragon Editing Services. Here are a few reviews:
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