McKenna Johnson

Education
BA in English

Brigham Young University

August 2010August 2014

Provo, UT

3.78 GPA
Editing minor
o Classes in grammar, usage, copyediting, substantive
editing, print publishing, editing for publication
Computer skills and basic design skills
o InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Creative writing emphasis
o Classes in creative non-fiction, fiction, and poetry
Moderate French language proficiency

Writing and Editing Experience

Editorial Intern
September 2014December 2014
Ensign, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, UT
Edit articles substantively and do preliminary copyediting
Edit articles for audience, readability, length, and tone
Source-check article information against scripture, other
publications, and primary historical documents
Write articles, contents teasers, article kickers, etc.
Copyeditor and Online Outreach Manager
January 2014April 2014
Stowaway, Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
Have final responsibility for copyediting and proofreading
Ensure consistency within an issue and between issues of Stowaway
Revise and update the Stowaway Editorial Guide
Increase Stowaways online presence
Develop and maintain relationships with sister sites
Research and increase search engine optimization (SEO)
Student Editor

Victorian Short Fiction Project, Brigham Young University

October 2013November 2013

Provo, UT

Handle 150-year-old periodicals

Research Beetons Fact, Fiction, History and Adventure and its role
in the creation of literature for boys and young men
Transcribe The Story of Prince Peechiperl and the Devil-Doctor
Edit Prince Peechiperl for audience understanding
Write explanatory information for both periodical and story
Publish Beetons bibliography and Prince Peechiperl on vsfp.byu.edu.

Editing Intern
May 2013August 2013
Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
Help edit 11 books, 3 academic journals, and 1 magazine for print publication
Edit manuscripts for publication, from first edits to final proofreading
Source-check for accuracy
Communicate with authors to seek more citation information
Work with editors, designers, and circulation personnel
Writer and Editor

June 2012present
imaginitif.blogspot.com

Imagin-it-if

Write and publish information concerning fibromyalgia,

gastroparesis, and gluten intolerance, including recipes and articles
Review products, restaurants, and books
Promote communication, awareness, and advocacy concerning
fibromyalgia, gastroparesis, and gluten intolerance

Staff Editor

A Womans Experience (AWE), Brigham Young University

March 2012August 2014

Provo, UT

Analyze submissions, both creative and academic, write reports on

literary merit and suitability for publication
Substantively edit articles about womens experiences (both historical
and contemporary)
Encourage authors and work with them on revisions
Copyedit both creative and academic writings
Edit references of submissions

Interests

Food, womens studies, music, medical advocacy and conditions, human decency

References

LaRene Gaunt, supervisor: GauntLR@ldschurch.org; 801-232-2933; 50 East North Temple

Street, Salt Lake City, UT.
Devan Jensen, employer: devan_jensen@byu.edu; (801)422-9304; 167A, Heber J. Grant
Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.
Marvin Gardner, editing professor: marv_gardner@byu.edu; (801)422-1253; Office 4045
JFSB, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.
Joey Franklin, creative writing professor: joey_franklin@byu.edu; (801)422-1296; Office 4146
JFSB, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.