Kim James
@kimjames2
Publishing writer and page designer who turns stories into beautifully formatted books.
What I'm looking for
I’m a writer and page designer who’s trusted with someone’s story—and I handle their affairs with grace, dignity, and respect. I research, conduct interviews, compose articles for personality profiles, write editorial columns, and edit with a focus on clear headlines, cutlines, and photo captions.
I also bring projects from manuscript to polished print and e-pub, using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator for interiors and covers, Sigil/CSS/XHTML for formatted e-pubs, and tools like Asana for production schedules. I’ve managed website maintenance, updated content using HTML/CMS/WYSIWYG editors, and supported publishing operations through release inventory and biweekly e-mail marketing campaigns via SquareSpace.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Writer
Franklin Archer
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Worked as a freelance writer, producing reporting and written features. Supported editorial needs through research and clear, audience-focused writing.
Book Layout Designer
Stoney Creek Publishing
Produced formatted layouts for publishing, ensuring content was presented cleanly and consistently. Supported preparation of final pages for release.
Page Layout Designer
Community Literature Initiative
Designed and laid out publication materials for a literature-focused initiative. Produced organized page structures suitable for distribution.
E-Pub & Web Formatting
DiAngelo Publications
Formatted e-pubs and supported web maintenance for published content. Converted manuscripts into readable digital formats and kept online material up to date.
Writer & Page Designer
Freelance
Managed editorial and page-design workflow across multiple genres, from manuscript formatting through publication-ready layouts and covers. Used Adobe tools and production scheduling to deliver consistent book interiors, covers, and e-pub-ready outputs.
Book Layout Designer
Mouthfeel Press
Created publication layouts using Adobe tools to produce print-ready book interiors. Designed pages with attention to typography, structure, and readability.
Freelance Editor
ICIS Reed Business
Performed editing for business/publication content, supporting production with clean, accurate copy. Ensured materials met editorial requirements before release.
Freelance Editor
Opportune Publishing
Provided editing support including copyediting and fact-checking for published materials. Wrote headlines and cutlines to improve clarity and presentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
First Methodist Houston
2021 - 2023
Completed studies/training at First Methodist Houston from 2021 to 2023.
The George Washington University
Master of Professional Studies in Publishing, Publishing
2008 - 2020
Earned a Master of Professional Studies in Publishing while working as a publication and website manager, including editing and fact-checking copy, writing headlines and cutlines, editing photos in Adobe Photoshop, and laying out content with Adobe InDesign.
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Business Management
2003 - 2006
Earned a Bachelor of Arts with a focus on Journalism and Business Management, including transitioning a broadsheet newspaper to a full-color magazine and producing informational materials for ministries.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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Website
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