Grainne Daly

Grainne Daly – Editor

An editor/proofreader with nearly a decade of experience, including with HarperCollins Leadership, Diversion, and Beaufort Books.

Overview

I have nearly a decade of experience across many areas of the publishing industry, from literary agencies to publishing houses to production companies. During that decade I gained significant experience in editing while working with the managing editorial department at Neuwirth & Associates. I worked with companies like HarperCollins Leadership, Diversion, and Row House. I also spent time freelance copyediting and proofreading for companies such as Beaufort Books and The Masucci Method. During my time editing I have worked on a wide range of genres and formats. My well-rounded background across the publishing industry makes me uniquely experienced in taking a book from conception all the way through to publication.

I am interested in any genre of book and can lend my ample background in editing to all. Much of my experience has been in the realm of nonfiction and I am excited to take on new nonfiction works in the same genres, namely history, self-help, business/leadership, and memoir. I would also love to build my fiction portfolio. I have experience working in a production and managing editorial capacity for romance, young adult, and mystery. When working with me you can expect prompt turnarounds, consistency in my work, and communication. I look forward to sharing my experience in this industry in order to make your work the best it can be. Let's get started!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History Music New Age Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Freelance

Aug, 2022 — Feb, 2023 (5 months)
Freelance proofreader and copyeditor. Completed projects for Beaufort Books and The Masucci Method.

Book Culture

Dec, 2022 — Jun, 2024 (over 1 year)
Senior Manager leading a team of seven booksellers at an independent bookstore. Managed scheduling and hiring. Coordinated inventory and organized book and accessory displays. Addressed customer needs and concerns effectively.

Neuwirth & Associates

Apr, 2019 — Aug, 2022 (over 3 years)
Production Assistant to Department head. Managed production of over 500 books per year for 30 publishers, including Catapult, Spiegel & Grau, and Entangled. Proofread manuscripts and assisted in the editorial process. Used InDesign to design covers and collaborated creatively on other design elements.

Chalberg & Sussman

Jul, 2018 — Aug, 2018 (25 days)
Editorial Assistant to agents specializing in literary and commercial fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, lifestyle, humor, and pop culture. Edited various manuscripts for content. Assessed manuscripts for salability. Prepared payment reports and sent out royalty statements.

Portfolio

When Black Women Rise

Snead, LaTresse

Independently published

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review Book Coaching
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Miseducation: How Climate Change Is Taught in America

Worth, Katie

Columbia Global Reports

Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Editorial Assessment Proofreading
In the Camps: China's High-Tech Penal Colony

Byler, Darren

Columbia Global Reports

Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Editorial Assessment Proofreading

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