Katie Benoit

Katie Benoit – Editor

I'm a versatile, seasoned editor who can edit in a variety of genres, from outdoor adventure to family-friendly topics and nature to DIY.

Overview

I’ve worked in the publishing industry for over a decade as a nonfiction book acquisitions editor. I have acquired and edited books across a variety of categories, including outdoor recreation, home improvement and design, cookbooks, adventure narratives, and family-focused titles. I have worked with first-timers and seasoned writers alike. My edited works include two National Outdoor Book Award winners and a New York Times e-book bestseller.

I became a freelance editor to have more hands-on time with my authors. I enjoy the back-and-forth collaboration that goes into the process of creating, and I take pride in helping the seed of an idea blossom into something beautiful and meaningful. Whether you need help brainstorming a concept, executing a clear on-brand message, or putting the finishing touches on a project, I can help you accomplish your goal.
Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Health & Wellbeing Nature Parenting & Families Sports & Outdoors
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Bachelor of Science, magazine journalism

Work experience

Globe Pequot Press (FalconGuides)

Jul, 2014 — Jun, 2017 (almost 3 years)

As editorial director of a book imprint that focused on outdoor adventure, I acquired and edited 35 titles per year, conceived homegrown ideas and saw them through to publication, and worked one-on-one with celebrated brands like National Geographic and Backpacker magazine.

Globe Pequot Press (FalconGuides)

Sep, 2009 — Jun, 2014 (over 4 years)

In addition to my acquisition and editing duties as editor for an imprint that celebrates outdoor adventure and recreation, I developed, managed, wrote, and edited web content for the imprint's website and e-newsletters.

Globe Pequot

Oct, 2007 — Aug, 2009 (almost 2 years)

Taunton Press

Dec, 2005 — Sep, 2007 (almost 2 years)

At Taunton Press, I acquired, developed, and edited titles in cooking, craft, and home design.

Taunton Press

Aug, 2004 — Nov, 2005 (over 1 year)

Portfolio

An Outdoor Cookbook with a Distinctly Refined Palette“Roughing it” doesn’t have to include the food you eat when you’re in the backcountry. Even when you’re miles from a full spice rack and only have a single-burner backpacking stove to work with, you can—and ... read more
The Book That Makes Dying by Heart Attack Seem Downright BoringSimply by living a normal life, you have an excellent chance of becoming yet another statistic on the list of leading causes of death. But Buck Tilton prefers to ponder the alternatives. In How to ... read more
From choosing a delicious menu to assembling the guest list, hundreds of details go into planning a successful wedding. The DIY Bride helps brides put their stamp on the big day without breaking the bank. Written by the creator of the number one Web site for w... read more
Take the mystery out of Merlot and put the pleasure back into pairing and sharing wine with sensory secrets from Hollywood’s Sommelier! Caitlin Stansbury’s revolutionary book will teach you to understand what wines you like and why you like them so that you ca... read more
A mouthwatering collection of intimate stories connecting food, family, and friends.
Riding tubes in Venezuela. BASE jumping in Europe. Climbing big walls in Yosemite. Riding bulls in Texas. These first-person stories from John Long, while vastly different in content, share an identifiable emotional texture, tone and delivery, and fundamentall... read more
Frontier fun meets a home-spun touch in this heart-warming mixture of pioneer projects and wistful nostalgia. Jennifer Worick teaches readers how to sew a quilt, master the art of bread-and-butter pickles, speak old-time slang, and much much more. This is for ... read more
Perched impossibly on a ridge overlooking a 10,000-foot drop into Tibet, Sano Babu Sunuwar and Lakpa Tsheri Sherpa wait. Heel to toe, connected at the waist by a pair of carabineers that's connected to nothing else, they stare down the North Face of Mount Ever... read more
Winner of the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Award in the Children's Interactive category! Camping Activity Book for Families offers up a wide variety of activities, games, crafts, songs, and good old-fashioned fun for parents and children to share in the won... read more
Honorable Mention of the 2013 National Outdoor Book Awards. Nature is a destination, but you don't have to travel anywhere to find it. Just open the door and step outside. A fun, hands on approach to getting involved in nature, The Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book... read more
Explore the crystal clear waters on the Summit Lakes Trail at Lassen Volcanic National Park, take in the expansive views at Shenandoah National Park’s Old Rag Mountain, or traverse the sandstone cliffs at Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. Choose your adve... read more

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