Overview
As an editor, I've worked on a variety of projects including thrillers, women's fiction, psychological suspense, mysteries, crime procedurals, literary fiction, fiction in translation, and select non-fiction (I'd be happy to discuss my involvement on any of the titles below). No matter the genre, I strive to help authors create a dynamic finished manuscript and ensure a smooth publication process. I'm available to help at any stage of your writing process, from development to line edits to proofreading to drafting query letters. I'd love to chat about how I can help you get to the next stage of your book!
Services
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Horror
Literary Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Thriller & Suspense
Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
True Crime
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
- Columbia Publishing Course (2014)
Work experience
Simon & Schuster--Emily Bestler Books/Atria Books
Jun, 2015 —
Present
-Acquires books for a division of Simon and Schuster
-Edits manuscripts, providing big-picture editorial letters and detailed line edits
-Evaluates proposals, writes pass letters, creates acquisition materials
Europa Editions
Sep, 2014 —
Apr, 2015
(7 months)
-Evaluated manuscripts and wrote readers reports
-Proofread acquired manuscripts, drafted jacket copy
-Translated Italian media hits for jacket and marketing purposes
-Wrote reading group guides, sales and marketing copy, social media posts, and monthly newsletters
Portfolio
This riveting and uplifting memoir by Vanessa O’Brien, record-breaking American-British explorer, takes you on an unexpected journey to the top of the world’s highest mountains. Long before she became the first American woman to summit K2 and the first British... read more
An astronaut returns to Earth after losing her entire crew to an inexplicable disaster, but is her version of what happened in space the truth? Or is there more to the story…. A tense, psychological thriller perfect for fans of Dark Matter and The Martian. Aft... read more
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