Andrew Doty

Andrew Doty – Editor

Project manager, developmental editor, creative director, and team leader providing quality control and creative leadership.

Overview

I turn writings into publications. With experience as an Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Director, and Director of Editorial Services in addition to running a company specializing in giving self-publishing authors the help they need to reach their goals and sell lots of books—including multiple #1 bestseller spots on Amazon, I have many years of experience managing the full production cycles for books, magazines, and newsletters and strategizing the marketing plans necessary to not just put a publication out into the world, but to make it a financial success as well.
Services
Non-Fiction
Art Atheism Biographies & Memoirs LGBTQ Non-Fiction Music Philosophy Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Poetry
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Editor of The Time Manipulator's Son, Amazon #1 Hot New Release (Fiction, 2014)
  • Editor & Project Manager of Silence Is Not an Option, #1 Amazon New Release in 2 Categories (Nonfiction, 2018)
  • Editor of Blood & Soul, Amazon #1 Bestseller (Fiction, 2014)
Certifications
  • B.A. in English, minor in Creative Writing from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville

Work experience

Editwright

Feb, 2012 — Present

Perform all administrative duties at sole proprietorship with over 25 independent contractors and over 250 clients. Oversee (and frequently personally perform) services including editing, design, coaching, project management, strategy development and deployment, and marketing consulting for publications including books, magazines, newsletters, blogs, websites, and individual stories and articles.

Something or Other Publishing

Dec, 2013 — Jan, 2016 (about 2 years)

Managed editorial cycle for manuscripts at innovative, audience-driven publisher. Matched editorial needs with author desires and resolved conflicts between them.

punctum books

Nov, 2011 — Nov, 2018 (about 7 years)

Oversaw production cycles for titles at publisher producing ~50 titles per year in paperback and e-book formats. Managed (and occasionally performed) developmental editing, copyediting, layout, cover design, proofreading, and e-book formatting.

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