Deanne Katz, Editor in San Francisco, CA, USA

Overview

I'm a developmental editor with over a decade of experience in traditional publishing, including both smaller presses and Big Five publishers, as well as in corporate content strategy. I enjoy working on a wide range of non-fiction topics, from business to science, interiors, self-help, parenting, and guided journals. I also received my copyediting certificate from UC Berkeley Extension in 2021.

I love helping writings make their work the best it can be. Whether you need help with outlining and organization, revising a draft, preparing to query, or just some general book therapy, I can help you make you improve your writing without losing your voice. Please take a look at my portfolio to view a small selection of the titles I've worked on. I look forward to helping you on your next project as you get ready for publication.

Services

Developmental Editing

Editorial Assessment

Query Letter Review

Book Coaching

Non-Fiction

Career Guides Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Home & Garden Inspirational Nature Parenting & Families

Languages

English (US)

Certifications

Professional Sequence in Editing, UC Berkeley Extension

Work experience

Editor

Penguin Random House

Mar, 2022 — Present

-Review agented proposals for books and gift items, and acquire projects pitched by those parties - Evaluate submissions, research competition, and analyze market opportunities for new publications - Assess, develop, and edit materials from early submissions through final manuscripts, commission copyedits and work with authors to finalize edited manuscripts - Oversee visual layout process, working with the creative team and author to polish designed content - Draft titles, marketing copy, catalog copy, and tipsheets for sales team - Communicate with authors, packagers, publishers, licensors and agents throughout the editorial process

Associate Editor

Chronicle Books

Oct, 2017 — Feb, 2022 (over 4 years)

-Review proposals for books and gift items, and acquire projects pitched by those parties - Evaluate submissions, research competition, and analyze market opportunities for new publications - Assess, develop, and edit nonfiction books from early submissions through final manuscripts, commission copyedits and work with authors to finalize edited manuscripts - Oversee visual layout process, working with the creative team and author to polish designed content - Draft titles, marketing copy, catalog copy, and tipsheets for sales team - Communicate with authors, packagers, publishers, licensors and agents throughout the editorial process

Editorial Intern

Ten Speed Press

Aug, 2015 — Sep, 2015 (2 months)

- Assisted editors at all stages of manuscript and book development - Review ebook adaptations of upcoming or current publications to ensure proper format, image placement, and cross reference links - Assist with reviewing edits from multiple sources onto a single correction galley

Content Strategist

RPX Corporation

Mar, 2013 — Aug, 2015 (over 2 years)

- Collaborated with corporate development and client relations teams to provide original content for weekly newsletter and web portal as well as profiling key players and activities related to patent acquisition and litigation - Edited articles and dossiers for publication on client-facing properties - Copyedited public-facing materials authored by colleagues, such as case studies, whitepapers, and academic papers - Established company's first internal style guide and enforced corporate style guidelines