Overview
Hey! I'm Amanda, an Eisner-nominated editor of comics, games, and novels. In the past 14 years, I’ve joyfully acquired and produced 4-color books inside and alongside publishers of every size, like Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Delcourt, Wizards of the Coast, Lion Forge, Oni Press, and many a literary agency. The books I’ve worked on have starred reviews by PW, Kirkus, Booklist, School Library Journal, and more. The comics authors I’ve worked with have gone on to secure representation and sell their books to major publishers.
Expect an enthusiastic collaborator looking for every opportunity to deepen your work's impact. I’m here to help you craft story worlds and info-rich resources that engage your audience, whether they’re your loving fanbase or a prospective agent. My feedback is designed for you to confidently apply within your means of effort and resources. Services include…
- Query letter review
- Developmental editing
- Editorial assessment - full completed work
- Editorial assessment - incomplete story, manuscript, layouts, pencils
There’s no one approach to any of the above, so my process starts with you and your material. We work closely at the start to set goals and expectations for your needs. Whether we’re revising a query letter or starting a new manuscript from scratch, I build a shared sense of accountability for your project with tailored timelines and gently challenge you with feedback that is relevant and actionable.
My genre focuses have been Science Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQIA+ Studies, Food & Lifestyle, Role Playing Games, Middle Grade, and Young Adult Fiction, but I am open to related genres and subgenres.
Mapping the next steps in your quest? Let’s talk!
Services
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Publishers Weekly Star Watch Honoree, 2015
- YALSA Best YA Graphic Novels of 2021
- SLJ Best Middle Grade Graphic Novels 2020
- Eisner nomination, Best Lettering, To Drink & To Eat Volume 1
- 2020 ALA TOP GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR ADULTS
- 2019 New Face Award, Japan Media Arts Festival, Invisible Differences
- Vulture's Best Humor Books of 2017
Certifications
- Lecturer, SVA, SCAD, CCA, and Center for Cartooning Studies
Work experience
Self-employed
I offer hands-on editorial services for people making 4-color books and games. My clients range from indie cartoonists like Steenz Stewart (Heart of the City) to large publishers like Hasbro (Dungeons & Dragons, Magic the Gathering).
Oni Lion-Forge Publishing Group
I acted as Senior Editor of French and English graphic novels at Lion Forge Comics, then led editorial and operations for Limerence Press, an Oni Press imprint dedicated to fiction and non-fiction sexual wellness, gender studies, and romance.
The Devastator, Devastator Press
The Devastator anthology series, founded in 2010, grew into a full-line press of zines, comics, novels, and illustrated books. My partner and I managed 100+ freelance writers, illustrators, and designers to publish unique titles loved everywhere from WIRED to Vulture.
Portfolio
