Overview
As a publishing professional with nearly a decade of editing experience with Simon & Schuster and Disney Publishing Worldwide, my areas of expertise truly run the gamut in genre and audience, from romance and women's fiction to young adult and even middle grade. At Simon & Schuster I spent 4 years honing my skills in the romance, women's fiction, and contemporary fiction fields, working with best-selling authors on their books from conception through execution and publication. Since moving to Disney in 2017, I've had the opportunity to indulge in all things Young Adult and Middle Grade, specializing in concepting against Disney IP and then bringing those ideas to life through sourcing the right talent, signing up top-tier marquee authors, and liaising with the design, marketing, publicity, and sales divisions to ensure these titles are positioned for optimal success in a crowded and disruptive marketplace. I pride myself on thorough, timely feedback and excellent relationship maintenance with my authors. From the moment I contract with an author, I am available anytime for troubleshooting, ideating, or just chatting about your ideas and where you see them going. I provide both a large-scale conceptual/developmental edit, as well as going through a manuscript line by line. I anticipate multiple back-and-forth conversations with my authors on revisions, to get the manuscript to where you and I are both satisfied with the finished product. Your work is your baby, and when I edit your book, I pledge to give it the same amount of love, attention, and care that you do!
Services
Fiction
Coming of Age
Contemporary Fiction
Romance
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Work experience
Disney Publishing Worldwide
Feb, 2017 —
Present
• Manage vertical and global title list of over 50 millennial and Young Adult female-geared fiction titles per year
• Build multi-tiered, multi-year content strategy plans tied to specific franchises and key media tie-in opportunities, with intent to deliver targeted content across diverse female audiences
• Oversee all aspects of editorial process and development, from concepting the adaptation and expansion of Disney IP through acquisition and execution of titles
• Supervise all licensed content for multiple franchises, collaborate with third parties on customizing plans to accord with unique needs
• Direct select group of Associate and Assistant Editors on executing content vision
• Present key titles, new acquisitions, and overarching fiction publishing plans at 8-10 company-wide sales meetings and global conferences per year
• Coordinate and liaison among Studio, art, design, and production departments to ensure smooth and efficient workflow
Simon & Schuster
Apr, 2015 —
Feb, 2017
(almost 2 years)
• Acquired, edited, and project managed 25 nonfiction and fiction titles per year while supporting an Executive Editor in a range of editorial and administrative duties for additional 40 titles per year
• Formulated sales predictions and run profit/loss statements for each title acquired
• Negotiated acquisition deals and contract terms with literary agents
• Built, managed, and maintained strong interpersonal relationships with authors and literary agents
• Conducted targeted research to identify market trends/ pursue new projects to fill gaps within product lines
• Developed innovative consumer marketing strategies for digital-first editorial line with publisher
Simon & Schuster
May, 2013 —
Mar, 2015
(almost 2 years)
• Provided editorial and administrative support to an Executive Editor and an Editor-at-Large, managing more than 60 books per year across three imprints
• Evaluated manuscript submissions for publication consideration
• Co-edited 40 titles per year and wrote accompanying editorial letters
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