Overview
My work is deeply rooted in developmental and content editing; one of my great passions is partnering closely with writers to help them define their message, hone their authorial voice, and produce a proposal or manuscript that is polished, organic, and creatively true to who they are.
Professionally, I have attended the Unicorn Writers Conference as an editor and a panelist, routinely volunteer as a Center for Fiction reviewer, and annually attend the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's Workspace Salon, an incubator for writers, artists, poets, and creatives, as a guest editor.
I'm a member in good standing of the Editorial Freelancers Association, and have graduated from the University of Denver Publishing Institute, a highly regarded graduate-level program that touches on all aspects of the publishing sphere.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Publishing Certificate, University of Denver
- Bachelor of Arts, Bard College
Work experience
Self-employed
-Developer of narrative essays and original reportage from concept stage and in concert with rights holders and independent producers
-Partner with literary agents and authors as co-writer/ ghostwriter on book proposals leading to publisher submission
-Freelance content editor and contributor to Read It Forward, a Penguin Random House literary-oriented website
-Editor of fiction and nonfiction manuscripts on a select project basis
Penguin Random House
-Supported Editorial Director and Senior Editor by entering manuscript edits and clearing rights for photo inserts and book interiors with individual photographers and photo agencies
-Acquired and edited narrative nonfiction across genres (memoir, music, humor)
-Crafted digital retailer search engine optimized and metadata-friendly copy to boost book discoverability
-Sourced new talent from traditional channels and emerging digital platforms
-Tracked amendments, contracts, and author payments
Penguin Random House
-Reviewed manuscripts, wrote evaluations, and drafted publisher rejections
-Trafficked bound galleys, copy, and cover materials at high volumes for review and revision
-Attended and contributed to weekly editorial meetings
-Acted as front of office for Publisher and Associate Publisher, providing overall administrative support and scheduling duties
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Lee S.
Apr, 2019
