Overview
I'm an experienced author and ghostwriter of several published books for children, young adults, and adults. These include The Leprechaun's Rainbow, Barks and Beeps, Heavy-Machine Operators on the Job (EXPLORING TRADE JOBS). I've also ghostwritten multiple books, including: THE OREGEON TRAIL: TRAILBLAZER SERIES (THE OREGON TRAIL), REUSE THIS BOOK!, SANTA'S COOKIE, and several others while working with HarperCollins Clarion imprint as both an editorial intern and freelance author/editor.
But editing is just part of the process -- I can also help you in regards to author branding. Building an authentic author brand is key in this day an age, especially with the necessity to have yourself branded online to help market yourself. With my experience in working at HarperCollins Clarion imprint, I've had the unique experience of getting to see and work behind the scenes on many major licensed properties, including: CURIOUS GEORGE, THE LITTLE PRINCE, CARMEN SANDIEGO, and many others. I was also part of a special IP team developed at HarperCollins (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, at the time), to create IP content that would span into multimedia: from book to TV to movie to graphic novel, etc., focusing especially on branding content.
Storytelling is an art passed down from generation to generation. I love being a part of this generation's storytellers, and love to help others on their path, no matter where they are in the process. Having been through it all multiple times myself as both an author and editorial consultant, each story is a new beginning with a new journey, and I would love to be alongside you in your journey as a mentor, helper, and soundboard in whatever stages of the process you are in. I would love to work with you!
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- MFA IN CREATIVE WRITING - SIMMONS UNIVERSITY
- EDITORIAL INTERN - HARPERCOLLINS CLARION
Work experience
Various Clients
I work with writers to develop story ideas, improve their craft, and fall in love with the entire process from start to post-finish! Having had several years' experience working in the publishing industry at all stages, including experience with self-publishing, I bring that experience in helping writers from concept / brainstorming, solidifying ideas, all through the editorial process and beyond to finding literary agents through perfected query letters.
I offer various services from developmental editing, proof reading, copy editing, to query letters. I also specialize in author branding strategies and ghostwriting services with a special knowledge of franchise properties.
HarperCollins Clarion, Red Line Editorial
Freelance writer / ghostwriter for HarperCollins Clarion imprint (formerly Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children's and Red Line Editorial. As a writer and ghostwriter, I collaborate with editors to create new stories, develop current story ideas, and work with editors to write and edit books of all ages - from board books to middle grade to children's leveled readers and beyond. I've also worked on nonfiction pieces as well, including writing biographies and conducting extensive research. I work with writers to develop story ideas, improve their craft, and fall in love with the entire process from start to finish! Having had several years' experience working in the publishing industry at all stages, including experience with self-publishing, I bring that experience in helping writers from concept / brainstorming, solidifying ideas, all through the editorial process and beyond.
HarperCollins Clarion
Editorial intern for HarperCollins Clarion imprint (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt at the time). As the editorial intern for the Children's Franchise Division, I provided editorial and writing / ghostwriting services. I also provided development editing to copy editing to proof reading. I worked on licensed franchises such as Curious George, The Little Prince, Carmen Sandiego, and The Oregon Trail, among others. I also provided copywriting for promotional materials, such as dust jackets and online databases such as Edelweiss. I was also part of a developmental team of their new IP Media team to develop projects specifically intended to be cross-media adaptable, focusing on marketability, branding, and concept-creation.
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