Overview
I am an independent editor of general nonfiction with a focus on memoir, narrative, health, spirituality, inspiration, how-to, and lifestyle. Before going independent, I was an editor for twelve years at top publishing houses including HarperCollins, Hyperion, and Doubleday. With a keen eye and a love of the written word, my aim is to help you establish your voice and make your writing sing.
My passion is working on projects that inform, enlighten, and entertain in an accessible and engaging way. I have worked with individuals such as New York Times bestselling author Sophie Uliano (author of Gorgeously Green), TV personality Les Stroud (the Discovery Channel’s “Survivorman”) and Nicolette Hahn Niman (author of Righteous Porkchop), named a Barnes & Noble Great New Writer.
A publishing expert, I help authors navigate the industry at the outset of their journey. In my time as an in-house editor, I took part in thousands of editorial, marketing, and sales discussions, and am well-equipped to help authors not only tell their stories, but make their projects marketable.
Services
Non-Fiction
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Work experience
Self-employed
Freelance editor specializing in nonfiction book projects including memoir, self-help, how-to, health, relationships, lifestyle, parenting, and personal finance. Developmental and detailed editing, rewriting/book doctoring, manuscript evaluation; proposal writing, ghostwriting. Fifteen years’ experience as an acquiring editor at Hyperion, Doubleday, and HarperCollins. Can assist in finding an agent when appropriate.
HarperCollins
Acquired nonfiction in the narrative, self-help, lifestyle, and popular reference categories. Highlights included the New York Times best-seller Gorgeously Green by Sophie Uliano; Righteous Porkchop, a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book for 2009; and Piggybanking by Jeff D. Opdyke, a Books for a Better Life Awards finalist.
Random House, Inc.
Acquired for business book imprint and edited manuscripts for Editorial Director. Handled all aspects of the editing and production process for twelve to fifteen hardcover and paperback titles annually. Managed author and agent relationships.
Zagat Survey
Managed freelance editors and junior staff in compilation of Zagat hotel, restaurant, and nightlife guides. Wrote reviews and oversaw production process for multiple projects. Spearheaded creation of the first-ever golf and movie guides.
Hyperion Books
Assisted Publisher with all aspects of running the Adult Trade Division. Edited manuscripts and trafficked them through each stage of the production process. Read and evaluated submissions. Developed relationships with authors and agents.
Hearst Book Group
Assisted Senior Editor throughout entire editing and production process. Read and evaluated submissions. Wrote catalog and flap copy. Corresponded with authors and agents.
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