Frank Mortimer – Editor

I am an experienced editor and a published author. I specialize in Nonfiction and Academic Publishing.

Overview

I am a published author with over twenty-five years of academic publishing experience. I’m skilled in editorial, and I am uniquely qualified, as in addition to my publishing experience, I am also a well-reviewed published nonfiction author, (Bee People And The Bugs They Love). I am one of the few people that has sat on both sides of the table, which means that I have more experience to share with you!

My experience is nonfiction and I have mostly worked on academic and scholarly works. I have worked with many a college professor and academics, helping them develop and edit their work. I would be thrilled to help you develop your project and help you market it to the world.

Services

Developmental Editing

Editorial Assessment

Query Letter Review

Non-Fiction

Life Sciences Nature True Crime Writing & Publishing

Languages

English (US)

Work experience

Author

Kensington Publishing

Jun, 2019 — Present

I am the author of Bee People and the Bugs They Love

Publisher

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Jun, 2009 — Jul, 2011 (about 2 years)

• Managed the growth and development of a $40 million program. • Managed a staff of 19 professionals with 8 direct reports. • Exceeded 2010 publishing group revenue sales target and increased publishing group income by 28.6%. • Responsible for the development, implementation and launch of SimAdviser, the first digital solution and partnership with Laerdal Medical, the leading medical manikin company. • Responsible for the negotiation & acquisition of iCare LLC, an educational electronic medical records (EMR) company with projected revenue exceeding $2.8 million annually.

Publisher, Social Sciences and Communication

McGraw-Hill

Jun, 2006 — Jun, 2009 (about 3 years)

• Managed the growth and development of a $60 million program. • Exceeded 2008 key title sales target. • Exceeded 2008 publishing group acquisitions goal of $4 million; signed 8 titles for a total projected first year revenue of $4.25 million. • Exceeded 2007 publishing group revenue sales target and increased publishing group income by 3.6%. • Exceeded 2007 publishing group acquisitions goal of $3.5 million; signed 14 titles for a total projected first year revenue of $4.01 million. • Responsible for the development, implementation and launch of ConnectLucas, a digital solution for The Art of Public Speaking, McGraw-Hill’s best-selling textbook. • Responsible for the development, implementation and launch of U*S: A Narrative History, McGraw-Hill’s “M-series” American History textbook that sold 31,500 units in first year sales.

Executive Editor

Pearson Education

Jan, 2001 — Jun, 2006 (over 5 years)

• Managed the growth and development of a criminal justice publishing program worth $23.5 million. • Exceeded sales target for five consecutive years and increased revenue by an average of 20% every year. • Consistently exceeded signing goal of $3+ million a year; signed 139 titles for a total projected first year revenue of $16.8 million. • Awarded “Editor of the Year” in 2004. • Created curriculum for new criminal justice programs; negotiated multi-year contracts with leading career schools to exclusively use Pearson Education textbooks. • Provided curriculum consultation for the development of new career school criminal justice programs and presented testimonies to state accreditation boards. • Customized material for practitioner, government, and corporate accounts. • Assisted in structuring a new sales force catering to law enforcement related accounts.