Betty Wong

Betty Wong – Editor

A versatile nonfiction editor with 15+ years in-house at major publishers, specializing in lifestyle, food, craft, design, and art titles.

Overview

I've guided both novice and experienced authors to create engaging, high-quality work in a range of categories and formats. Adept at directing both photo shoots and fun infographics, I obsess over design and images as much as I focus in on serial commas. If you want to produce a gorgeous (and reader-friendly) book, let's talk!
Services
Non-Fiction
Art Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Design DIY & Crafts Fashion & Textiles Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden Photography
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • NYT bestseller, NY Book Show, James Beard/IACP nominees, Folio Magazine, HOW Design Award
Certifications
  • Editing, NYU
  • BA English, Columbia University

Work experience

Meredith Corporation (formerly Time Inc

Feb, 2014 — Present

Penguin Random House

Sep, 2008 — Jun, 2013 (over 4 years)

Portfolio

Monkey Portraits

Jill Greenberg

Jill Greenberg offers a fascinating, funny, and all-too-human collection of celebrity monkey and ape portraits. Each of these 76 amazing anthropomorphic photographs will remind readers of someone they know.
Published to coincide with "Allure" magazine's 15th anniversary, the editor-in-chief shares the best tips, tricks, and secrets she has acquired on the job.
Who is God? What is death? What is worth dying for? How do you explain fanaticism and violence waged in the name of God? Candid responses and profound comments by the world’s great spiritual leaders are accompanied by magnificent, never-before-published images... read more
A photo, an idea, and simple crafting skills are all you need to transform your pictures into useful, fun, giftable art. With clear DIY instructions, Photojojo! by Amit Gupta and Kelly Jensen shows you how to turn your forgotten photos into ingenious photo pro... read more
Paper Flowers are Always in Season Make playful party decorations, luscious bouquets, and sophisticated floral centerpieces with inexpensive tissue and crepe paper. Paper to Petal walks you through the easy basics of transforming simple materials into a vibran... read more
Create a Beautiful, Modern Home with One-of-a-Kind DIY FurnitureBeds, organizers, Adirondack chairs, a play table, and more! It's easy to build inexpensive, quality furnishings with this indispensible collection of woodworking projects from Ana White, the popu... read more
Damn Delicious

Rhee, Chungah

The debut cookbook by the creator of the wildly popular blog Damn Delicious proves that quick and easy doesn't have to mean boring.Blogger Chungah Rhee has attracted millions of devoted fans with recipes that are undeniable 'keepers'-each one so simple, so eas... read more
Simple strategies to help you create a calm and happier lifeHow can you pull off life’s daily juggling act just a little better? Discover the best ways to slow down, erase stress, and bring mindfulness into your life. This new Special Edition from the editors ... read more
Celebrated chef and healthy-living expert Sam Talbot shows us how to make wildly delicious, nourishing food—using healthy, wholesome ingredients.Bursting with 100 whole-food recipes and down-to-earth advice about clean eating, this cookbook proves that eating ... read more
Inspiring, practical and richly photographed, this comprehensive guide offers creative ideas and DIY projects using beautiful low-maintenance, water-wise plants Succulents are the ultimate easy-care plant: versatile, effortless to grow both indoors and outdoor... read more
Rein in the chaos and regain control of your space. Whether you live in a small space or a large one, Real Simple has the best why-didn't-I-think-of-that advice for creating—and keeping—an easy, stylish, organized home. This practical and inspiring handbook co... read more

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