Jodi Fodor - Editor
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Editor with an MFA and a business background. Favorites: memoir, self-help, humor, fiction, psych, and YA. My forte: lean prose that moves
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Overview
I'm a writer, editor, and ghostwriter. And because I'm also an English teacher, I'm passionate about words, writing style, grammar, and language.
We’re all drawing from the same word and punctuation pool, but when the right words are presented in just the right order, that’s magic. A well-crafted sentence can surge a reader’s heart rate.
My cooking contains a lot of fat; my writing does not.
I'm an "idea coach." It's thrilling to help people figure out what they want to say and then guide them toward a compelling way to say it. If your narrative feels like a private exchange between you and the reader, the writing creates a connection that makes your work unforgettable. Sometimes you’ll even inspire epiphanies.
Most recently I’ve worked on memoir, YA, psychology/self-help, and business.
I’ve been a business and education freelance writer and editor since college. I had a couple of corporate jobs, wore a lot of suits, and led a lot of meetings. Then I became an entrepreneur. I can help you speak clearly to these audiences.
I’ve also taught and tutored hundreds of kids and young adults. I relate to them very well so I can help you with your YA project or education title and with books that could be reinvented as apps. I’ve had an award-winning app on the App Store for six years. It was a book first.
I’ve been a professional singer for 17 years, performing with rock, pop, blues, and jazz duos and bands, so if your idea has something to do with the music world, I have a special perspective on that.
My MFA thesis is a 120-page collection of short stories. After two years in that very spirited fiction-writing workshop, I know a few things about crafting stories.
My undergrad degree is in psychology, and during those studies I developed a love of scientific method. I also learned how to observe, which helps me quickly grasp the heart of an issue. This will be an asset to you if you want my help creating a piece of writing that hits (as we like to say in music) "the center of the note." It's beautiful to the ear.
One more thing: whether developing ideas, writing, or reworking other people's drafts--I'm fast.
We’re all drawing from the same word and punctuation pool, but when the right words are presented in just the right order, that’s magic. A well-crafted sentence can surge a reader’s heart rate.
My cooking contains a lot of fat; my writing does not.
I'm an "idea coach." It's thrilling to help people figure out what they want to say and then guide them toward a compelling way to say it. If your narrative feels like a private exchange between you and the reader, the writing creates a connection that makes your work unforgettable. Sometimes you’ll even inspire epiphanies.
Most recently I’ve worked on memoir, YA, psychology/self-help, and business.
I’ve been a business and education freelance writer and editor since college. I had a couple of corporate jobs, wore a lot of suits, and led a lot of meetings. Then I became an entrepreneur. I can help you speak clearly to these audiences.
I’ve also taught and tutored hundreds of kids and young adults. I relate to them very well so I can help you with your YA project or education title and with books that could be reinvented as apps. I’ve had an award-winning app on the App Store for six years. It was a book first.
I’ve been a professional singer for 17 years, performing with rock, pop, blues, and jazz duos and bands, so if your idea has something to do with the music world, I have a special perspective on that.
My MFA thesis is a 120-page collection of short stories. After two years in that very spirited fiction-writing workshop, I know a few things about crafting stories.
My undergrad degree is in psychology, and during those studies I developed a love of scientific method. I also learned how to observe, which helps me quickly grasp the heart of an issue. This will be an asset to you if you want my help creating a piece of writing that hits (as we like to say in music) "the center of the note." It's beautiful to the ear.
One more thing: whether developing ideas, writing, or reworking other people's drafts--I'm fast.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Management
Education & Reference
Entertainment
Self-help & Self-improvement
Fiction
Short Story
Young Adult
Certifications
- MFA, Creative Writing
Awards
- Common Sense Media's ON For Learning Award
Work experience
Writer/Editor/Developer
Self-employed
January, 1993
–
Present
(over 27 years)
I've worked as a writer, editor, and developer of ideas in business, education, music, tech, and toys, and I've studied fiction writing extensively. Because my clients represent such a broad range of industries and interests, I've developed the ability to write and edit effectively across genres, themes, and subjects.
Some of my former employers:
General Motors (writer), Lexington Savings Bank (writer), Institute of Reading Development (teacher), California State, University, Long Beach (teacher)
Some of my recent and current clients (idea development, writing, editing):
Mattel, Fisher Price, Sphero, Americhip, Heavenspot, Tovolo, Disney, Frame.io, UCI Cybersecurity Policy and Research Institute, Serendipity Literary Agency, Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency
* I've written, revised, and ghosted some very exciting essays, articles, speeches, marketing campaigns, books, and sections of books.
* I'm the creator and content developer of the award-winning vocabulary app, SAT Word Slam. It's snarky, so it was a lot of fun to write.
* And I'm a former college writing teacher (and current tutor), so I truly care about language; my standards are high (just ask my students). Several times a week, I read grammar and style guides just for fun. Yes, fun!
Portfolio (8 selected works)
Silent Agreements: How to Free Your Relationships of Unspoken Expectations
Linda D. Anderson PhD, Sonia R. Banks PhD, Michele L. Owens PhD
Silent Agreements will help readers define the unspoken beliefs and expectations that might be causing dissatisfaction, unhappiness, and resentment in their relationships, giving them the tools to explore these agreements and work toward healthier communication with a partner, friend, boss, or family member.If you have relationships, you've likely been part of silent agreements. Silent agreeme... read more
The Big Stretch: 90 Days to Expand Your Dreams, Crush Your Goals, and Create Your Own Success
Jackson Warner, Teneshia
Girl Walks Out of a Bar: A Memoir
Lisa F. Smith
"Lisa Smith gives us a darkly comic, honest, and completely relatable inside look at high-functioning addiction in the world of corporate law-a sort of 'Sex and the Psych Ward.' It's inspiring, informative, and impossible to put down." --Jennifer Belle, best-selling author of High Maintenance and The Seven Year Bitch "Whether she's telling the town car driver to turn around so she can ditch sh... read more
The Paladin Prophecy: Book 1
Mark Frost
From the co-creator of the groundbreaking television show Twin Peaks comes an exciting adventure series with a unique combination of mystery, heart-pounding action, and the supernatural. Meet your new action-adventure addiction!Will West is careful to live life under the radar. At his parents' insistence, he's made sure to get mediocre grades and to stay in the middle of the pack on his cross-... read more
The Little Book of Healthy Beauty: Simple Daily Habits to Get You Glowing
Dr. Pina LoGiudice
As seen on Dr. Oz, a revolutionary, naturopathic plan that enhances beauty, improves health, and reverses aging, Dr. Pina's powerful program is guaranteed to make you glow from the inside out.The philosophy of naturopathic medicine is to use the most natural methods to achieve optimal health and beauty. People who follow this philosophy have a "glow"--an almost indescribable radiance, beauty, ... read more
Here at last: all the words to all the great love songs from the golden era of Motown, when the Motown sound dominated the charts and kids fell in love, broke up, and fell in love again to its irresistibly danceable hits. Born in inner-city Detroit but loved by people all around the world, the songs of Motown remain unmistakable and unforgettable: “I’ll Be There,” “My Girl,” “Ain’t No Mountain... read more
The number one way to improve your score on the SAT is by improving your vocabulary. Nothing is more important? Princeton Review Perspicacious. Ubiquitous. Garrulous. Improvident. Solvent. Benevolent. These are the sorts of words that may befuddle you when you take the SAT. What you need is a book that makes these words fun to learn and easy to remember and this one does just that. This clever... read more
Warrior Rising: How Four Men Helped a Boy on his Journey to Manhood
Howland, MaryAnne
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