Akshaya Mohan

Akshaya Mohan – Editor

Editor | Writer | Reader | Helping storytellers show the world their story matters.

Overview

Hello! I’m the founder and Chief Editor of LitKanmani.

With two literature-oriented degrees and multiple projects, jobs, and internships under my belt, I live and breathe in words.

I have years of experience in writing and critically reading, but my true calling lies in editing. I first began editing in 2013, and I have since worked in the literary and publishing industries alongside a variety of professionals such as publishers, researchers, writers, and others in related fields.

I have been around books since I can remember, which is probably why my career has been all about them too. In some senses, I never outgrew the books I first read, and I remain fascinated by the literature created for younger readers.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Fantasy LGBTQ Fiction Literary Fiction Short Story Women's Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (NZ) English (SA) English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • M.A. Publishing Media
  • B.A. English (Honours)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2021 — Present

Young Adult fiction publishers and literary consultancy.

Self-employed

Mar, 2020 — Mar, 2020 (less than a minute)

Proofread, fact-checked, and copyedited the novel The Last Great Mountain by author Mick Conefrey to ensure there were no grammatical, typographical or factual errors, as well as to maintain continuity and suitability to the endeavoured genre.

Romantic Novelists’ Association

Oct, 2019 — Oct, 2020 (about 1 year)

Read and evaluate books based on parameters such as plot, dialogue, characters, style/language, setting, readability, and other factors that affect the overall quality of a novel.

Karadi Tales Company Pvt Ltd

Mar, 2019 — Apr, 2019 (about 1 month)

Edited and proofread scripts, documents, newsletters, and other relevant material. Developed marketing strategies and wrote copy for social and print media. Wrote a board book for children that is currently being illustrated.

Christ Deemed to be University

Aug, 2018 — Feb, 2019 (6 months)

Worked with Dr (Prof) Meghna Mudaliar on her Major Research Project “Ecofeminist Intersections between Food and Animal Studies”. Assisted the primary researcher on research and student meetings. Worked on independent research mainly on gender and humour.

SPADMA Robotics And Innovations Pvt Ltd.

Apr, 2017 — May, 2017 (about 1 month)

Designed and prepared documents, created product documents and user interface documents in relation to a particular project.

Swathi Mahila Sangha

Apr, 2016 — May, 2016 (about 1 month)

Designed and developed record of milestones of the twelve-year-old community organisation, thematic fact sheets on aspects of the organisation and a note on recognition and awards.

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