Overview
I love working with authors who have a passion of learning the industry and are hungry to get your book ready. I am also an Editor who cheers you on from the start of our journey until the very end. I love providing indie authors with tools that can help them get their book polished so you choose to self-publish or go the traditional-route.
No matter where you are right now, know that things take time and that things happen for a reason. Don't compare yourself to others, but focus on you--on your goals. Envision that finish line and really soak in the scene. Everyone has a chance to land their dream and to make a difference.
My advice to you: don't give up, ask questions, learn the industry, attend conferences, join support groups and really understand the business in the best you can. There are so many people who are willing to help you.
Your progress is important for me as an Editor and I enjoy keeping in touch with you even after we finish our service. I think it's important for me to establish relationships with authors as well as be a guide if you have any questions about the process. I won't squash your writing voice or your vision because I want to make sure that your voice is heard and your vision is seen.
Services
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree: Creative Writing
- Member of AALA
Work experience
The Rees Literary Agency
Seek authors for representation. Edit my client’s manuscripts and send them on submission to editors at Publishing houses.
The Harvey Klinger Literary Agency
Read query submissions, read partials/full manuscripts. Go on author calls and editor calls. Seek authors for representation. Edit my client’s manuscripts and send them on submission to editors at Publishing houses. Respond to emails, give feedback on books that aren’t quite ready yet. Crafting pitches for books I represent as well as look for illustrators for #kidLit
TouchPoint Press
Edit manuscripts and return them to the author in a timely manner. Have discussions with the author to take shorten scenes if necessary. Email them accordingly and do rounds of edits before emailing the final to the Publisher.
Self-employed
I provide editorial services (manuscript critique, developmental editing, line editing, proofreading) to independent authors across many genres. I work with authors and provide them thorough feedback when it comes to their work.
Corvisiero Literary Agency
As an intern, my duties included reading and assessing queries (pitch, query, synopsis, and writing sample), requesting partial or full manuscripts for my review, declining manuscripts with personalized feedback, reading mentor's client's manuscript and offer editorial feedback. I crafted pitches and created/revised client catalogues. I also did market research on what genres and publishers were currently being contracted. Wrote up reader reports and pitched it to my mentor on why it was a book to pursue/represent. Join author calls, ask questions, and write up Editor sub lists.
Unsolicited Press
Assisted the Managing Editor with editing novels for publication. Gave notes throughout the document as well as line editing, proofreading, etc.
Pacific Review
Edited short stories/poems. Read different stories/poems in different genres. Discussed the importance of editing and storytelling. Networked in group discussions, brainstormed fresh and new ideas. Engaged in critiquing the story line, imagery, rhyming, what works and what didn’t. Assist the professor in organized events and other editors in final proofreading and layout.
Portfolio
Analieze has 5 reviews
Professionalism
Quality
Value
Responsiveness
Joseph H.
Aug, 2022
Meredith T.
Jul, 2022
Jamie D.
Jul, 2022
Peter M.
Nov, 2021
Joseph H.
Sep, 2021
