Overview
I am a freelance editor, writer, and book doctor based in New York who specializes in practical and idea-driven non-fiction, specifically in the areas of business, self-help/personal development, and lifestyle. I also edit narrative non-fiction in the categories of memoir, pop culture, and sociology.Prior to launching my freelance business, I spent 8+ years at Penguin Group (USA)/Penguin Random House. I began my editorial career at Portfolio, Sentinel, and Current, three Penguin Group (USA) imprints that specialize in business, politics, and science, respectively. While there I edited several award-winning and bestselling books, including HOW TO BE RICHER, SMARTER, AND BETTER-LOOKING THAN YOUR PARENTS by Zac Bissonnette, TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE by Erin Arvedlund, THE END OF ABSENCE by Michael Harris, RETIREMENT HEIST by Ellen E. Schultz, WHAT THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO BEFORE BREAKFAST by Laura Vanderkam, and A SIMPLE CHRISTMAS by Mike Huckabee.From there, I moved to Gotham another non-fiction division at PRH, where I focused on self-help, pop culture, lifestyle, humor, and narrative non-fiction. At Gotham I acquired and edited the New York Times bestseller NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON AN ANGUS COW by Dr. Jan Pol. I finished my in-house career at Avery, which specializes in health, wellness, cooking, and self-help. At Avery, I edited several New York Times and international bestsellers, including THE SELL by Fredrik Eklund and THE FRENCH BEAUTY SOLUTION by Mathilde Thomas.
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management
Career Guides
DIY & Crafts
Economics
Entertainment
Health & Wellbeing
Humanities & Social Sciences
Parenting & Families
Psychology
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Sex & Relationships
Travel
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in magazine journalism, history, and Italian from Syracuse University
Work experience
Avery, Penguin Random House
Jan, 2015 —
May, 2016
(over 1 year)
Gotham, Penguin Random House
Jul, 2013 —
Jan, 2015
(over 1 year)
Portfolio, Sentinel, and Current at Penguin Group (USA)
Nov, 2007 —
Jul, 2013
(over 5 years)
Portfolio
The counterintuitive approach to achieving your true potential, heralded by the Harvard Business Review as a groundbreaking idea of the year. The path to personal and professional fulfillment is rarely straight. Ask anyone who has achieved his or her biggest g... read more
According to John Warrillow, the number one mistake entrepreneurs make is to build a business that relies too heavily on them. Thus, when the time comes to sell, buyers aren't confident that the company-even if it's profitable-can stand on its own. To illustra... read more
The New York Times bestseller by the former governor and presidential candidate-an instant classic, reissued for 2010. Christmas has become synonymous with shopping, overindulging, and stress. But according to Mike Huckabee, that was never God's intention. Goi... read more
The founders of Brooklyn Grange, the world’s largest green rooftop farm, share their inspirational story of changing the world through entrepreneurship. In their effort to build the world’s first and largest commercial green rooftop farm, the founders of Brook... read more
“The solution isn’t to do away with dreaming and positive thinking. Rather, it’s making the most of our fantasies by brushing them up against the very thing most of us are taught to ignore or diminish: the obstacles that stand in our way.”So often in our day-t... read more
“The government in the past created one American Dream at the expense of almost all others: the dream of a house, a lawn, a picket fence, two children, and a car. But there is no single American Dream anymore.”For nearly 70 years, the suburbs were as American ... read more
If you’ve ever bought a personal finance book, watched a TV show about stock picking, listened to a radio show about getting out of debt, or attended a seminar to help you plan for your retirement, you’ve probably heard some version of these quotes:“What’s kee... read more
Mornings are a madcap time for many of us. We wake up in a haze—often after hitting snooze a few times. Then we rush around to get ready and out the door so we can officially start the day. Before we know it, hours have slipped by without us accomplishing anyt... read more
There are 168 hours in a week. This book is about where the time really goes, and how we can all use it better. It's an unquestioned truth of modern life: we are starved for time. With the rise of two-income families, extreme jobs, and 24/7 connectivity, life ... read more
Striking out on your own for the first time is exhilarating. But in a culture full of bad advice, predatory banks, and splurge-now-pay-later temptations, it can also be extremely dangerous—leading you to make financial decisions that could hurt you for years t... read more
Soon enough, nobody will remember life before the Internet. What does this unavoidable fact mean? Those of us who have lived both with and without the crowded connectivity of online life have a rare opportunity. We can still recognize the difference between Be... read more
“One month into our stay, we’d managed to dispatch most of our charges. We executed the chickens. One of the cats disappeared, clearly disgusted with our urban ways. And Lucky [the cow] was escaping almost daily. It seemed we didn’t have much of a talent for f... read more
Most of us want to make a difference. We donate our time and money to charities and causes we deem worthy, choose careers we consider meaningful, and patronize businesses and buy products we believe make the world a better place. Unfortunately, we often base t... read more
A New York Times bestseller!Cofounder of the international beauty company Caudalíe shares the simple, natural, time-tested beauty secrets she learned growing up in France that any woman can use to look younger, healthier, and more radiant without harsh product... read more
The nation’s #1 real estate broker and star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York shares his secrets for superstar success and getting what you want out of life—no matter who you are or what you do.Ten years ago, Fredrik Eklund moved to New York City from... read more
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