Aidan Mahony - Editor
Passionate and dedicated developmental editor and copyeditor specializing in memoir and general nonfiction
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Overview
Hey! I'm Aidan (she/her), and I am excited to offer my services in copyediting, developmental editing, and book proposal development.
A little about me: I currently work as an editorial assistant for an imprint of HarperCollins called HarperOne. I am passionate about literary nonfiction, voice-driven memoirs, and social justice; and luckily, I have had the privilege to work closely with some of HarperOne’s most beloved authors at the forefront of social change.
Throughout my career, I have provided developmental edits on SITTING PRETTY by Rebekah Taussig, WEIRD BUT NORMAL by Mia Mercado, RIGGED JUSTICE by John Vandemoer, NOTES FROM A TRAP FEMINIST by Sesali Bowen, GRIEVING BRAIN by Mary Frances O’Connor, SINGLE ON PURPOSE by John Kim, and many more exciting projects. I have also worked closely on the publication of New York Times bestselling titles, including Jonathan Van Ness' OVER THE TOP and Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue’s WHAT MAKES A MARRIAGE LAST.
A little about me: I currently work as an editorial assistant for an imprint of HarperCollins called HarperOne. I am passionate about literary nonfiction, voice-driven memoirs, and social justice; and luckily, I have had the privilege to work closely with some of HarperOne’s most beloved authors at the forefront of social change.
Throughout my career, I have provided developmental edits on SITTING PRETTY by Rebekah Taussig, WEIRD BUT NORMAL by Mia Mercado, RIGGED JUSTICE by John Vandemoer, NOTES FROM A TRAP FEMINIST by Sesali Bowen, GRIEVING BRAIN by Mary Frances O’Connor, SINGLE ON PURPOSE by John Kim, and many more exciting projects. I have also worked closely on the publication of New York Times bestselling titles, including Jonathan Van Ness' OVER THE TOP and Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue’s WHAT MAKES A MARRIAGE LAST.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Humanities & Social Sciences
LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Sex & Relationships
Work experience
Editorial Assistant
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
May, 2019
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Present
(almost 4 years)
- Co-editing books such as SITTING PRETTY by Rebekah Taussig, WEIRD BUT NORMAL by Mia Mercado, RIGGED JUSTICE by John Vandemoer, NOTES FROM A TRAP FEMINIST by Sesali Bowen, GRIEVING BRAIN by Mary Frances O’Connor, SINGLE ON PURPOSE by John Kim, and many more exciting projects
- Writing and editing book flap descriptions, author bios, and online content
- Reading and assessing book proposals
- Strategizing with marketing and publicity departments to build a competitive book release campaign
- Collaborating with authors and guiding them through the publishing process
- Creating contracts for new projects
Editorial Intern
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
June, 2017
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September, 2017
(3 months)
Research Assistant to Dr. Sharmila Lodhia, Tenured Professor
Santa Clara University
October, 2016
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June, 2017
(8 months)
- Serve as Dr. Lodhia's right-hand woman, meeting every week to organize her research needs and develop a plan of action
- Provide support through every step of the research process
- Collect the most pertinent and cutting-edge research materials for her use in conferences and lectures, which focus on transnational feminist advocacy and gender justice
- Take notes in department meetings
Writing Tutor
Santa Clara University
August, 2014
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June, 2017
(almost 3 years)
- Help students get better grades in their classes by showing them how to better analyze, organize, and finalize their written work
- Listen to writer's needs to best help them develop solutions for overcoming their writing obstacles
- Create a safe space for students to share their ideas
- Received 20+ positive student reviews in one month period, saying I am "helpful," "supportive" and "offer really great insights"
- Manage and develop content for SCU HUB Facebook page
- Coordinate writing-focused events for SCU community
Portfolio (10 selected works)
Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body
Taussig, Rebekah
Weird but Normal: Essays
Mercado, Mia
Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes from a Trap Feminist
Bowen, Sesali
Astronomical Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Reconnecting with the Sun, Moon, Planets, and Stars
De Pree, Christopher G, Scoles, Sarah
And Now I Spill the Family Secrets: An Illustrated Memoir
Kimball, Margaret
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