Jennifer Duardo

Jennifer Duardo – Editor

I am a highly meticulous copy editor and proofreader who is well-versed in Chicago style.

Overview

I have more than 10 years of book publishing experience in various genres, including architecture/design, art, biography, children's books, cookbooks, fashion, film, memoir, travel, and wellness. I also have experience with Americanizing books translated from foreign languages into English.

Services
Non-Fiction
Architecture Art Biographies & Memoirs Design Fashion & Textiles Home & Garden Travel
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Certificate in Editing and Proofreading

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2020 — Present

Review manuscripts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style. Ensure that text is clear, concise, and consistent, and make suggestions to improve the readability of the text.

Rizzoli International Publications

Jul, 2014 — May, 2020 (almost 6 years)

-Manage the editorial work on 10-15 titles per season.
-Develop content, copy edit, and proofread text for clarity, consistency, grammatical correctness, and style.
-Provide image research and art direction as needed.
-Americanize and localize translated text when necessary.

Architizer

Mar, 2014 — Jul, 2014 (4 months)

-Copy edited all content for Architizer's website.
-Crafted concise and engaging copy with an architecture / design focus.

Portfolio

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Joey Finds His Jump!: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers (Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories for Young Movers)

a Dance, Once Upon

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Wolfgang In the Wild

Birdsong, Kelly

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The Secret Practice: Eighteen Years on the Dark Side of Yoga: A Memoir

Tamraz, Joelle

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A Guide to Italy: Cultural Insights and Tips to Maximize Your Trip

Tunno, Patrick

Who Cares Wins: Reasons for Optimism in a Changing World

Cole, Lily

The Road Trip Book: 1001 Drives of a Lifetime

Darryl Sleath

The world’s superlative road trips—scenic, thrilling, and memorable—in both natural and urban settings. For anyone who has fallen under its spell, a car represents freedom and adventure. For decades, the American tradition of the road trip has been bound up wi... read more
Kelly Hoppen: The Art of Interior Design

Kelly Hoppen M.B.E.

Kelly Hoppen offers a wealth of experience and advice on achieving your signature style, making this a definitive master class in home design. This book is a must for any home decorator wanting to give their home a touch of Kelly Hoppen's distinctive style, th... read more
100 Documents That Changed the World: From the Magna Carta to Wikileaks

Scott Christianson

A tour of the history of the world through the declarations, manifestos, and agreements from the Magna Carta and the Declaration of Independence to Wikileaks. This fascinating collection gathers the most significant written documents that have influenced and ... read more
City Living: Apartments, Lofts, Studios, and Townhouses

Francesc Zamora Mola

In an extensive but accessible format, City Living presents small-scale contemporary urban residences that prove domesticity can be compact and beautiful as well as green and urban. Urban areas across the globe are experiencing a renaissance, with once-neglect... read more
We Are All Dots: A Big Plan for a Better World

Giancarlo Macri

With gentle wisdom and visual originality, this deceptively simple book makes the case that compassion is the solution to humanity’s challenges. The perfect book for any child curious about differences and diversity, this visually driven story bears a decidedl... read more
The Art of Natural History: Botanical Illustrations, Ornithological Drawings, and Other Masterpieces from the Age of Exploration

Pascale Heurtel

This oversized collector’s edition showcases antique paintings and drawings of birds and animals from the most important natural history collection in France.An unparalleled collection of the most beautiful—yet scientific—depictions of flora and fauna ever pro... read more
American Bar: The Artistry of Mixing Drinks

Charles Schumann

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just relaxing with a cocktail, let world-renowned bartender Charles Schumann be your guide to mixing masterful libations. American Bar—the most authoritative cocktail book ever published—provides all the informa... read more
Fortuny: His Life and Work

Guillermo De Osma

This comprehensive monograph captures the fashions, art, and fantasy of one of the world’s most original fashion designers. Mariano Fortuny is an exceptional figure in the history of art and design. Born in Spain and raised in Paris, he is most associated with... read more
Martin Margiela: The Women's Collections 1989-2009

Alexandre Samson

A breathtaking survey of 20 years of fashion designs by Martin MargielaTimed to coincide with a major exhibition, this volume revisits the years during which celebrated designer Martin Margiela achieved the status as one of the most important designers at work... read more
Paulo Mendes da Rocha: Complete Works

Daniele Pisani

An authoritative, comprehensive monograph on an underpublished architectural genius. This is the most comprehensive book published in English on the complete work of Paulo Mendes da Rocha, winner of the 2006 Pritzker Prize, which brought him to the attention ... read more
Inside Venice: A Private View of the City's Most Beautiful Interiors

Toto Bergamo Rossi

The superb private interiors of Venice are revealed in this lavishly photographed book. This gorgeously photographed journey through entrancingly beautiful Venetian interiors is sure to appeal to Venice’s many admirers interested in the elegance and refinement... read more
The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small

With 1,000 adventures for all ages, it’s never too soon or too late to begin the things you’ve only dreamed of doing. We all have things we’d like to do—one day—but work, family, school, money, and responsibilities get in the way. This invaluable guide to fun,... read more
Rafael de Cárdenas/Architecture at Large: RDC/AAL

Rafael de Cardenas

The first volume on the exciting work by one of the most cutting-edge architects and interior designers working today. Founded in 2006, Rafael de Cárdenas’s firm Architecture at Large was created after a roundabout route to architecture. His experience as a me... read more
Olivier Theyskens: She Walks in Beauty

Kaat Debo

The first complete monograph on Olivier Theyskens surveys his twenty-year career and documents the highly anticipated return of his eponymous label. Olivier Theyskens’s refined sensibilities earned him international acclaim as the dark prince of late 1990s cou... read more

Jennifer has 42 reviews

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Christine E.

Christine E.

Feb, 2024

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I chose Jennifer because of her outstanding reviews and I was NOT disappointed. She is wonderful at what she does. I have read through my manuscript probably 100 times, but Jen caught so many errors. She was also extremely knowledgeable and helpful when it came to CMS formatting. You are brilliant, Jen! Thank you.
Jennifer D.
Thank you Christine! I really enjoyed working on your project and hope to work with you again.
Brian B.

Brian B.

Jan, 2024

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I hired Jennifer to proofread my 64,000 word manuscript and I could not be happier. She was incredibly thorough and did an outstanding job. She pointed out many instances that could be written more clearly and gave suggestions on how to improve my writing. She found many mistakes that my developmental editor and I had missed. When she was finished with the project, she went above and beyond ...
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Jennifer D.
Wow, thank you so much for your kind and generous review, Brian! Your book was a lot of fun to work on, and you were a pleasure to work with!
Joelle T.

Joelle T.

Apr, 2023

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Jennifer D. was a fantastic editor for my late-stage memoir manuscript. I needed a proofread prior to publication as well as an eye for American wording and expressions. Not only did she make many, many corrections, but she also suggested edits of clunky or confusing sentences and fact-checked details. She delivered the manuscript well ahead of schedule, giving me much-needed time back in the p...
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Jennifer D.
Thank you so much for your kind review Joelle. It was a pleasure to work on your book and I hope to work with you again sometime!
Djenane N.

Djenane N.

Sep, 2024

Jennifer Duardo is an extraordinary editor. Not only is she a sharp one, but she also understands the writer and allows her voice to come through. I recommend Jennifer wholeheartedly and will work with her again and again. Thanks to her a potentially stressful stage became a friendly collaboration.
Jennifer D.
Thank you again, Djenane! I appreciate your trust in me to work on your memoir, and I can't wait to see it published!
Wendy J.

Wendy J.

Aug, 2024

Jennifer was wonderful to work with. Her attention to detail was extraordinary. She helped with some organizational questions I had and also supported me while I added a short chapter towards the end of our work together. Jennifer is quick to respond and extremely professional. As a new writer, she made me very comfortable with the process. I would love to work with her again.
Jennifer D.
Wow, thanks so much Wendy! I hope to work with you again in the future.

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