Elizabeth Howard
About Elizabeth Howard
Elizabeth Howard serves as the Copyedit Team Lead at Great Minds and has extensive experience in editorial roles, particularly in history-related publications. She has worked with various organizations, including Infobase and HistoryNet, and is proficient in multiple editorial styles.
Work at Great Minds
Elizabeth Howard serves as the Copyedit Team Lead at Great Minds, a nonprofit organization, since 2016. In this role, she collaborates with Editor-in-Chief Andrew Gyory on the development of the Issues and Controversies in World History article database. Her responsibilities include overseeing the editorial process and ensuring the quality of content produced by the team.
Current Freelance Work
Since 2018, Elizabeth has worked as a Freelance Copyeditor at Infobase, contributing her expertise in editing to various projects. This role allows her to apply her skills in a flexible environment while continuing her focus on history-related content.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Howard studied at the University of Michigan, where she focused on History and achieved a degree in Art History. She is proficient in applying various editorial styles, including Chicago, AP, and GPO, to a wide range of editorial content. Her specialization includes editing history articles that feature sidebars and primary source extracts, with lengths ranging from 15,000 to 30,000 words.
Professional Background
Elizabeth has an extensive background in editorial work. She worked at HistoryNet as Managing Editor for MHQ magazine and Copyeditor for both Vietnam magazine and American History magazine from 2008 to 2016. Prior to that, she held subcontractor positions with the National Park Service, ABC-CLIO, Studio 105, and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, accumulating significant experience in the field.
Client Collaboration
Throughout her career, Elizabeth has collaborated with a diverse range of clients, including U.S. government agencies and nonprofit organizations. This experience has enhanced her ability to manage editorial projects effectively and address the specific needs of various stakeholders.