Overview
My passion for language, literature, and writing led me to choosing a Journalism and Creative Writing major and a Humanities with Honors minor in college. While working toward my bachelor of arts degree, I wrote and published magazine articles, short stories, and poetry.
Upon graduation, I was hired by John Wiley & Sons and embarked on a dynamic career in book publishing. While at Wiley, I had the privilege to work with several prominent authors including Marcus Samuelsson and the Culinary Institute of America.
I started working as a freelance book editor in 2010. My regular clients include Oxford University Press, the International Society for Technology in Education, and Kaplan, in addition to Reedsy authors.
In 2023, I went back to school to obtain a master of arts degree in teaching. I have endorsements for teaching elementary education and English Language Arts.
What I bring to the table for new or newer authors is my formal education in the mechanics of the English language, expertise producing books to the editorial standards of a traditional publishing house, and experience with a wide range of subjects.
Main genres I currently work in:
-Business, investing, economics
-Engineering
-Philosophy, sociology, anthropology, culture
-Education
-Architecture and design
-World and US history
-Parenting, family
-Memoir
-Literature and nonfiction for middle grades and young adults
A testimonial from Greg Patent, the author of A Baker's Odyssey: "Thanks to senior production editor Ava [my previous name], who made sure that the Polish words were rendered correctly and for her slavish attention to detail."
From Rose Levy Beranbaum, the author of Rose's Heavenly Cakes: "Thank you to Ava, senior production editor and new friend, for her wisdom, dedication, and devotion."
When I am not editing, I spend time with my two children, cook, and ride my horse Virgil.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Awards
- I served as a Sr. Production Editor on: Lisa Yockelson's Baking Style: Art Craft Recipes, John Wiley & Sons, 2012 IACP Cookbook Award Winner
- I served as a Sr. Production Editor on: Delores Custer's Food Styling: The Art of Preparing Food for the Camera, John Wiley & Sons, 2011 IACP Cookbook Award Winner
- I served as a Sr. Production Editor on: Rose Levy's Beranbaum's Rose's Heavenly Cakes, John Wiley & Sons, 2010 IACP Cookbook Award Winner
- I served as a Sr. Production Editor on Paul Johnson's Fish Forever, John Wiley & Sons, IACP Cookbook Award Winner 2007
- I served as a Sr. Production Editor on: Greg Patent's A Baker's Odyssey, John Wiley & Sons, James Beard Award Nominee 2008
- I served as a Production Assistant on: Gil Marks' Olive Trees and Honey: A Treasury of Vegetarian Recipes from Jewish Communities Around the World, John Wiley & Sons, James Beard Award Winner 2005
- I served as a Production Assistant on: Michele Scicolone's 1,000 Italian Recipes, John Wiley & Sons, James Beard Award Nominee 2005
Certifications
- Bachelor of Art, Journalism and Creative Writing, Baruch College, CUNY
- Master of Art in Teaching, Elementary Education, Western Governors University (in progress)
- Licensed to teach English Language Arts in grades 6-12
Work experience
self-employed
John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley & Sons
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Larry W.
Jan, 2025
