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    McKenna Johnson received a BA in English from Brigham Young University, where she maintained a 3.78 GPA and studied editing, creative writing, and French. She has extensive experience in editing, writing, and copyediting for publications such as The Ensign, Stowaway, and the Religious Studies Center. Her areas of interest include food, women's studies, music, and medical advocacy.

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    McKenna Johnson received a BA in English from Brigham Young University, where she maintained a 3.78 GPA and studied editing, creative writing, and French. She has extensive experience in editing, writing, and copyediting for publications such as The Ensign, Stowaway, and the Religious Studies Center. Her areas of interest include food, women's studies, music, and medical advocacy.

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    McKenna Johnson received a BA in English from Brigham Young University, where she maintained a 3.78 GPA and studied editing, creative writing, and French. She has extensive experience in editing, writing, and copyediting for publications such as The Ensign, Stowaway, and the Religious Studies Center. Her areas of interest include food, women's studies, music, and medical advocacy.

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    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    publications, and primary historical documents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.

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