Annette Maxon

Annette Maxon – Editor

Editor and booklover with experience developing compelling stories for children's books, culture magazines, and online retailers.

Overview

My career spans from children's publishers, city magazines, architecture and design magazines, travel writing, and higher education. Combined, these experiences have sharpened my ability, meticulous attention to detail, and general love for sharing compelling stories. My interests span a variety of genres, with special emphasis on children's picture books and board books, architecture, design, food and beverage, and city life. Over the past five years, I have become known among my coworkers and clients for my high-quality work, positive energy, and thoughtful feedback. If I'm not editing a new picture book or magazine article, you'll find me reading, tinkering in the kitchen, or hiking in the Colorado Rockies.
Services
Non-Fiction
Architecture Calendars Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Design Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Columbia Publishing Course

Work experience

Sourcebooks

Dec, 2020 — Present
• Write product copy for digital marketplaces to hook customers •Oversee Amazon product page optimizations and updates across the children’s group, generating 47% growth in digital sales over last year • Drive the production schedules for upcoming books by facilitating transparent communication between cross-functional departments • Review manuscripts with very high attention to detail to spot errors, typos, or inconsistencies before publication

Seattle Met Magazine

May, 2020 — Nov, 2020 (6 months)
• Wrote weekly digital articles about local food and beverage, news, and culture • Edited digital and print content of regional magazine for factual accuracy, grammatical correctness, and stylistic consistency • Compiled, organized, and sent complimentary copies to the magazine’s quarterly contributors

Seattle University

Aug, 2019 — Sep, 2020 (about 1 year)
• Edited six program manuals for incoming students to reflect annual curriculum changes • Communicated news of future events and deadlines to students and other stakeholders • Copyedited, configured layouts, printed, and distributed program materials; redesigned graphics

GRAY Magazine

Jul, 2019 — Dec, 2019 (5 months)
• Edited content for print edition of global fashion, design, and culture magazine • Researched, interviewed individuals, and wrote 16 articles in the front and back of book

SafetyChain Software

Jun, 2019 — Sep, 2019 (3 months)
• Adapted internal, technical briefs for general readership by editing the language, tone, and details

GoOverseas

Jun, 2018 — Dec, 2018 (6 months)
• Wrote engaging email blasts and social media copy to increase visitor engagement by 40% • Collaborated with a marketing team to develop a three-month long social media campaign • Managed contact lists on Mailchimp and HubSpot to maximize marketing engagement

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Jun, 2017 — Dec, 2017 (6 months)
• Created PowerPoints summarizing marketing prospects to share with upper management • Built customer-facing event registration pages in the content management system

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