Lyn C. A. Gardner's Editing Credits

Other Articles
• "Life's a Beach: The History of the Bathing Suit," compiled, edited, and ghostwritten from text for the planned exhibit by Thomas Moore & Anne Marie Millar, Hampton Roads Monthly (now Hampton Roads Magazine), June 2001.

Exhibitions
•It’s About Time, December 18, 1999
• America’s Cup: There Is No Second Place, January 25, 2000
• Taking the Stars, February 25, 2000
• 2000 Scale Ship Competition and Exhibition, June 16, 2000
• Our Navy Presidents, September 7, 2000
• Waters of Despair, Waters of Hope: African-Americans and the Chesapeake Bay, July 29, 2000
• Reflections on the Bay: The Photography of A. Aubrey Bodine, October 28, 2000
• Legend Has It, December 2, 2000
• Women and the Sea, March 17, 2001 (with Susannah Livingston)
• Life's a Beach, was completely edited at time of layoffs/hiring freeze in June 2001, when all exhibits were cancelled due to the museum's financial crisis; the concept was later revisited and some of the text used for the installation that finally opened in the summer of 2005.

Master of Arts in English Literature. Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va., May 1996. Emphasis in Creative Writing and Victorian Literature. GPA: 3.95. Thesis: An "Earthly Paradise": William Morris's Later Prose Romances.

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, with Music Minor in Performance (Harpsichord). Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Va., May 1993. GPA: 4.0. Top graduate of class.

Participation in numerous writing workshops, conferences, and classes, 1991-2004, including classes at CNU and ODU and workshops such as Clarion West (2004). Prepared constructive critiques of stories and papers. Intensive study of the craft of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.

With a master's in library and information studies from Florida State University (2003) and more than sixteen years in library and research occupations, many of my library/information science and research skills also serve me well as an editor. I would be happy to provide more details upon request.

Editing by Lyn C. A. Gardner Please inquire about projects. Note that I currently accept freelance assignments only from organizations or from individual editors working with publishers.
Professional Journals, Newsletters, and Writing Organizations
Coeditor, 2003-Present. With Cy Dillon, I coedit Virginia Libraries, the quarterly journal of the Virginia Library Association. We solicit, develop, edit, and occasionally contribute articles devoted to professional library services and other items of interest to those employed in Virginia libraries. We also conduct interviews with Virginia writers. Together, we write an editorial for each issue. Editor, 1999-2001. VASLA Bulletin, Virginia Chapter of the Special Libraries Association. Solicited, wrote, and edited articles. Laid out newsletter and dealt with printer/distributor. Interim Copyeditor, 1994. AWP Job List, Associated Writing Programs (now called Association of Writers & Writing Programs), Old Dominion University. Typed, proofread, laid out publication, took issues to press, and managed distribution. Proofreader, 1994. Associated Writing Programs, ODU. Proofread AWP Chronicle (now called The Writer's Chronicle), AWP Guide to Writing Programs (now The AWP Official Guide to Writing Programs), brochures, announcements, and letters. Assistant to the Editor, 1994. Phi Kappa Phi Newsletter, ODU. Obtained and researched articles, proofread, and prepared finished copy for distribution.	Freelance Editing Full-Time Editing Literary Magazines Additional Qualifications
Freelance Editing
Through referrals by ODU English Department Graduate Program Director, I edited a variety of projects for grammar, clarity, style, and special format requirements from 1996-97. Projects included The Golden Age Book by John Dabul, a PhD dissertation and an MA thesis, and "Unfit for Duty": Serendipity and Sorrow by John S. Jiannas. My most recent freelance editing projects include contributions to Magill’s Choice: Classics of Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature (Salem Press, 2002), Magill's Choice: 100 Masters of Mystery and Detective Fiction (Salem Press, 2001), and Encyclopedia of American Literature of the Sea and Great Lakes (Greenwood Press, 2000). I also write book reviews, primarily for the Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts. For more information, visit the Nonfiction section of my Publications page.	Professional Journals Full-Time Editing Literary Magazines Additional Qualifications
Full-Time Editing for Educational Organization (Books, Newsletters, Exhibits)
Editor, 1999-2001. The Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia. Edited all text put before the public, including books, newsletters, annual reports, exhibitions, press releases, educational packages, website text, announcements, and other items. Books Edited • An America’s Cup Treasury: The Lost Levick Photographs, 1893-1937 by Gary Jobson • The Mariners’ Museum Park: The Making of an Urban Oasis by Harold N. Cones Assisted on Book Projects • Captive Passage: The Transatlantic Slave Trade and the Making of the Americas, published by Smithsonian Institution Press in association with The Mariners' Museum • Chris-Craft: The Essential Guide by Jerry Conrad • Keeping Time: The Story of the Marine Chronometer by Jonathan D. Betts (not yet published) Writing/Reporting • Pipe, the quarterly newsletter of The Mariners’ Museum • ICMM News, the biannual newsletter of the International Congress of Maritime Museums	Professional Journals Freelance Editing Literary Magazines Additional Qualifications
Other Articles • "Life's a Beach: The History of the Bathing Suit," compiled, edited, and ghostwritten from text for the planned exhibit by Thomas Moore & Anne Marie Millar, Hampton Roads Monthly (now Hampton Roads Magazine), June 2001.
Exhibitions •It’s About Time, December 18, 1999 • America’s Cup: There Is No Second Place, January 25, 2000 • Taking the Stars, February 25, 2000 • 2000 Scale Ship Competition and Exhibition, June 16, 2000 • Our Navy Presidents, September 7, 2000 • Waters of Despair, Waters of Hope: African-Americans and the Chesapeake Bay, July 29, 2000 • Reflections on the Bay: The Photography of A. Aubrey Bodine, October 28, 2000 • Legend Has It, December 2, 2000 • Women and the Sea, March 17, 2001 (with Susannah Livingston) • Life's a Beach, was completely edited at time of layoffs/hiring freeze in June 2001, when all exhibits were cancelled due to the museum's financial crisis; the concept was later revisited and some of the text used for the installation that finally opened in the summer of 2005.
Literary Magazines: Fiction, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Art
Fiction, Nonfiction, and Managing Editor, 1994-95. Dominion Review, ODU. Arranged meetings and coordinated staff contributions, made final fiction and nonfiction selections, typed and copyedited contents, laid out magazine, and made printing decisions. Reader, 1994. Dominion Review, ODU. Helped select fiction and poetry. Editorial Staff, 1991-93. Currents, literary magazine, CNU. As a member of a large committee, helped anonymously select fiction and poetry. Editor, 1987-88. Visions, Denbigh High School. As a member of a large committee, helped anonymously select fiction, poetry, and art. In addition, was invested with veto power by our staff sponsor. Other duties as overall editor included typing, proofreading, and laying out the magazine; coordinating meetings; and managing distribution. Publicity Chair and Reader, 1986-87. Visions, Denbigh High School. Coordinated calls for submissions and handled publicity and distribution. As a member of a large committee, helped anonymously select fiction, poetry, art, and music.	Professional Journals Freelance Editing Full-Time Editing Additional Qualifications
Additional Qualifications
Master of Arts in English Literature. Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va., May 1996. Emphasis in Creative Writing and Victorian Literature. GPA: 3.95. Thesis: An "Earthly Paradise": William Morris's Later Prose Romances. Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, with Music Minor in Performance (Harpsichord). Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Va., May 1993. GPA: 4.0. Top graduate of class. Participation in numerous writing workshops, conferences, and classes, 1991-2004, including classes at CNU and ODU and workshops such as Clarion West (2004). Prepared constructive critiques of stories and papers. Intensive study of the craft of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. With a master's in library and information studies from Florida State University (2003) and more than sixteen years in library and research occupations, many of my library/information science and research skills also serve me well as an editor. I would be happy to provide more details upon request.	Professional Journals Freelance Editing Full-Time Editing Literary Magazines