Overview
As an independent cookbook editor, I collaborate with other writers, chefs and passionate home cooks to help tell their food stories and share their recipes in beautifully illustrated books. Whether you need help developing your book or are looking for someone to edit recipes and polish your writing, I will work with you to bring your vision for your cookbook to life.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Registered Dieitian
Work experience
Self-employed
Food writer and editor specializing in cookbook development, production and publishing. Work with independent authors and publishing companies to produce compelling books for the trade, mass and gift markets. Provide editorial review and consultation for publishing programs including publishing strategies, book concepts, titling, cover design, interior design and food photography.
Time Inc Books
Provided strategic leadership for nationally branded books and newsstand publications including Weight Watchers, The Biggest Loser, Cooking Light, Lodge, Mayo Clinic, Betty Crocker, and Pillsbury. Produced beautifully illustrated cookbooks with delicious recipes to inspire consumer audiences to cook at home.
• Researched health, food, and nutrition trends to steer publications from concept through completion, including writing and editing manuscripts for over 10 publications annually
• Served as editorial liaison for 9 brands and improved business relationships as well as ensured publications delivered products on target with brands’ needs and standards
• Managed a team of in-house and freelance editors to produce over 27 publications that sold a total of 9 million units annually
• Leveraged market knowledge, trends, and competitive sales data to develop publication lists, including determining concepts, sales channels, pricing, and market positioning
• Led the creation of covers, interior designs, photography, and recipe development to ensure each accurately reflected the publication’s concept, brand, and market position
• Spearheaded, planned, and coordinated brainstorming meetings as well as competitive trend updates with managers and editors
• Created, monitored, and managed the editorial operations, including development plans and schedules to maximize workflow efficiency