Jennifer Herrington - Editor

As an intern, my duties included reading and assessing queries (pitch, query, synopsis, and writing sample), requesting partial or full manuscripts for my review, declining manuscripts with personalized feedback, reading mentor's client's manuscript and offer editorial feedback, crafting pitches, and creating/revising client catalogues. I also did market research on what genres and publishers were currently being contracted.

I proofread manuscripts to correct typos, formatting errors, grammar errors, and minor discrepancies. I recorded any errors on proofreading recording form.

I provided developmental editing of acquired books. I worked through a series of passes strengthening characterization, plot structure, world building, and all craft elements with the author through positive feedback and open discussion.

I reviewed queries, presented potential acquisitions to the publisher, worked as the liaison between publisher and author. I provided developmental editing to acquired books.

I read queries, presented potential acquisitions to managing editor, provided developmental editing to acquired books, formatted manuscripts, reviewed copyedited manuscript with author to explain any recommendations, completed requested copyedits, provided proofread, reviewed proofreading recommendations with author, and reviewed final copy. I acted as the liaison between the publisher and the author.

I read partial, full, and client manuscripts and provided reader report and recommendation. I also provided first and second pass editorial notes and letter to my mentor. I worked closely with my mentor.