FIREWHEEL EDITORIAL SERVICES
Firewheel Editorial Services is owned and operated by Ellen Cavalli. She provides freelance project management, copyediting, proofreading, writing, layout, and other publishing services for book and magazine publishers, websites, corporations, and organizations. She has 14 years of publishing experience, and can tailor her editing style to meet your needs.
As a former in-house editor, Ellen knows firsthand the value of a low-maintenance, reliable, accurate, and flexible freelancer, and strives to be all these things to her clients. While she enjoys working on diverse projects, Ellen's fields of expertise and personal interest are gardening, flower farming, parenting, knitting, and all things Italian.
For more information, contact:
Ellen Cavalli
505/579-0016
ellen@fireballfarm.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Publishing Professional
Firewheel Editorial Services, Dixon, NM
Provide freelance project management, copyediting, proofreading, writing, layout, and photo editing services for book and magazine publishers, websites, corporations, and organizations. (July 2004–present)
- Clients: Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club, Artemis Web Design & Services, Peachpit Press, AK Press, Cisco Systems, Network Appliance, Christie’s Great Estates, Left Coast Press, Design Within Reach, School of American Research Press, University of California Press, Wilderness Press, Avalon Travel Publishing, Sasquatch Books, Globe Pequot Press, Seal Press, Bitch Magazine: Feminist Response to Pop Culture, and Dwell magazine
Editorial Director/Editorial Manager
Avalon Travel Publishing, Emeryville, CA
Managed a staff of 8–10 editors. Supervised the editing and scheduling of approximately 80 guidebooks per year. Edited several guidebooks per year. (September 2000–June 2004)
Editor
John Muir Publications, Santa Fe, NM
Edited, copyedited, and proofread 12–14 guidebooks per year, as well as two health titles. Developed editorial guidelines and acquired authors for a travel book series. (April 1999–September 2000)
Senior Editor
Digital Production Executive Magazine/Pre Magazine, New York
Helped to relaunch a monthly business-to-business magazine. Researched, wrote, commissioned, edited, laid out, and proofread features, articles, columns, and reviews. (January 1997–September 1998)
Assistant Editor
Folio: The Magazine for Magazine Management, New York
Researched, wrote, edited, and proofread features, articles, and columns for a biweekly business-to-business magazine. (June 1996–January 1997)
Managing Editor
Cups: The Café Culture Magazine, San Francisco/New York
Wrote, commissioned, edited, copyedited, laid out, and proofread features, columns, and reviews for a monthly consumer magazine. Managed editorial and production schedules. Assisted in preparing film for the printer. (January 1995–June 1996)
Other Experience
SKILLS, INTEREST, AND EDUCATION
Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
Chicago Manual of Style
Interest in and knowledge of gardening, sustainable farming, knitting, Italian language
Coursework in Landscape Horticulture—Merritt College, Oakland, CA
B.A. in English, minor in Italian—University of California, Berkeley (May 1994)
