Leah Brown - Editor
Vancouver, WA, United States
An experienced editor devoted to helping authors achieve their best. Specializing in genre fiction (YA, SciFi, etc.) and non-fiction.
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Overview
I have worked as an editor since 2011, working at small and mid-sized publishing houses, including Beyond Words/Atria Books (an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.). As a freelance editor I have worked with self-published authors and traditional publishers, including Taylor & Francis, Routledge, IT Revolution Press, Beyond Words Publishing, and Radiant Crown Publishing. I have worked with writers at the very beginning of the process—helping them craft their characters, plot, and general structure—as well as at the end of the process, hunting for the last typos before their book was shipped off to press. I look forward to seeing how we can work together to polish your next manuscript.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Business & Management
Education & Reference
Fiction
Dystopian
Fantasy
Literature
Science Fiction
Urban Fantasy
Young Adult & Teen
Certifications
- Master's Degree in Book Publishing
Work experience
Production Editor
Beyond Words Publishing
January, 2015
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August, 2015
(7 months)
Duties including developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading adult and children's titles. Worked directly with authors, freelance editors, and designers to ensure quality in every finished product.
Freelance Editor
Self
October, 2011
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Present
(almost 7 years)
Work directly with authors and publishers on content development, copyediting, and proofreading. Topics have included everything from YA fiction to business to self-improvement.
Marketing Coordinator
Beyond Words
October, 2011
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December, 2014
(about 3 years)
Responsible for coordinating the implementation of marketing plans and managing the online promotions and marketing of the Beyond Words brand, its products, and its content providers. Duties included copywriting, copyediting, proofreading, social media management, etc.
Senior Editor
RainTown Press
October, 2010
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October, 2011
(about 1 year)
Curated new titles for acquisition. Worked directly with authors on content editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
Editor
Ooligan Press
September, 2009
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June, 2011
(over 1 year)
Duties included acquiring new titles, content editing, copyediting, contract negotiations, etc.
Portfolio (19 selected works)
Ignited (Dance of the Elements) (Volume 1)
A. M. Deese
A NOBLE DAUGHTER. A FORMER SLAVE. SCORCHED EARTH AND DANGEROUS GAMES. “Jura imagined it sounded like rain.” Juggling death is nothing new for seventeen-year-old Jura, daughter of the First of the Thirteen, successive rulers of the Republic of the Sand Sea. However, when a blood chain ensnares her father, she is thrust into the seat of power and forced to rule her elders. “To Tylak, water had n... read more
The Unsound Theory (STAR Academy Book 1)
Emilia Zeeland
Yalena Russo, your STAR Academy invitation has arrived.Unlike other teenagers across the near worlds, Yalena isn't space-crazed. But a surprise invitation to join the exclusive STAR Academy opens a window to her unknown origins, making her ponder… What if space is where she belongs?Mystified by the leadership trio known as the O'Donnells, as well as the reason they brought her on board, Yalena... read more
Fragile Chaos
Amber R. Duell
A GOD OF WAR SEEKING RESTORATION.AN UNWILLING SACRIFICIAL BRIDE.BETRAYAL THAT COULD DESTROY THEM BOTH.“[E]very fiber of my being is woven from the rage of mortals.”Theodoric, the young God of War, has a talent for inciting conflict and bloodshed. After being stripped of his powers by his older brother, King of Gods, he sets out to instigate a mortal war to prove himself worthy of being restore... read more
Ignite
Danielle Rogland
In the ruins of London, the Empire rules through fear and fire."Everyone knew about 'The Flames' and how much trouble they had caused for the Empire. They were the only rebel group anyone knew about that had lasted longer than a few months without getting caught, leaving candles behind whenever they snatched somebody out of the Empire's grasp. Getting involved with people like them is stupid. ... read more
Sleepy Meadows
Jana Hunter
Necromancer Kylie McGovern is working in her late father’s funeral home, Sleepy Meadows. Her life is simple and quiet: just how she likes it, but all that changes when her boss, the seemingly respectable Uncle Bob, goes missing and a murder victim is found in the crematorium. Drawn into a web of inter-generational revenge and family secrets, Kylie’s own life begins to unravel as she works desp... read more
Beyond Normal
Alexandria Victor
Special Agent Lea McCormack thought she knew everything about her job. She had spent years studying people with unusual abilities and keeping their existence a secret. Her life is however shaken to the core when eighteen-year-old Calvin Apostle accidentally kills members of his own fraternity with the abilities he possesses; bringing the powerful world of supers that she tried so hard to hide ... read more
Artemis Dreamt
Crystal Beran
Artemis is a spunky and self-reliant 14-year-old who has never been one to let life get her down. But when her father bails, this time for good, the fragile façade of normalcy she created for herself and her younger brother crumbles away. With nowhere to go and no hope of making things right, Artemis grabs her fake ID, her best friend, Jason, and heads west in a last ditch attempt to find hers... read more
Blue Thread (The Blue Thread Saga)
Ruth Tenzer Feldman
The women’s suffrage movement is in full swing in 1912 Portland, Oregon—the last holdout state on the West Coast. Miriam desperately wants to work at her father’s printing shop, but when he refuses she decides to dedicate herself to the suffrage movement, demanding rights for women and a different life for herself. Amidst the uncertainty of her future, Miriam’s attention is diverted by the mys... read more
An honest and poignant collection of essays by women about losing their virginity in their teens. The V-Word captures the complexity of this important life-decision and reflects diverse real-world experiences. Includes helpful resources for parents and teens.Losing it. Popping your cherry. Handing in your V-card. First time sex is a big unknown. Will it be candlelight and rose petals or quick ... read more
In this hilarious guide full of honest, real-life experiences, veteran teacher Luke Reynolds skillfully and humorously shows kids how to not only survive, but thrive and even enjoy the wild adventure that is middle school.Middle grade series like The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries bring an authentic voice and vision to fiction about middle schoolers. Now, for the first time a nonfiction... read more
The Book of What If...?: Questions and Activities for Curious Minds
Matt Murrie, Andrew R McHugh
From the creators of the What If…? Conference comes a quirky book that encourages kids to explore and engage with the world around them by asking more than eighty wild, absurd, and thought provoking questions.What if a book didn’t just tell you how to think or what to know, but rather encouraged you to think for yourself? What if there was a book that focused on asking questions instead of jus... read more
Fashion Rebels: Style Icons Who Changed the World through Fashion
Carlyn Cerniglia Beccia
Get to know the women who’ve wielded the power of fashion and brought about change with this illustrated biography that features twenty-five of history’s most influential fashion icons.Throughout time, daring women have made fashion choices that have altered the course of history. From Marie Antoinette, who wore a hairstyle as large as her presence, to Coco Chanel, who imagined a world without... read more
The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, George Spafford
Bill is an IT manager at Parts Unlimited. It's Tuesday morning and on his drive into the office, Bill gets a call from the CEO. The company's new IT initiative, code named Phoenix Project, is critical to the future of Parts Unlimited, but the project is massively over budget and very late. The CEO wants Bill to report directly to him and fix the mess in ninety days or else Bill's entire depart... read more
The Edible Camino - A Field Guide of Wild Edibles Along the Camino de Santiago
Courtney Jean Perry, Tomer Kilchevsky
"The Edible Camino" guidebook features 77 wild edible plants and mushrooms found along the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Written by pilgrims, for pilgrims, the pages are packed with detailed plant descriptions, vivid photographs, annotated sketches, nutritional/medicinal informationץ, and 50 wild vegan and vegetarian recipes. Compact, lightweight, and highly useful, "The Edible Camino" is perfe... read more
At last a book that guides the reader through the perils and opportunities of buying a home within a community association. Condominiums, townhomes, cooperatives, and single-family homes within a community association share similar issues with respect to financial and governance surprises that may affect your pocketbook and quality of life. Learn how to ask for the right information, ask the r... read more
The DevOps Handbook: How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, and Security in Technology Organizations
Gene Kim, Patrick Debois, John Willis, Jez Humble
Increase profitability, elevate work culture, and exceed productivity goals through DevOps practices.More than ever, the effective management of technology is critical for business competitiveness. For decades, technology leaders have struggled to balance agility, reliability, and security. The consequences of failure have never been greater―whether it's the healthcare.gov debacle, cardholder ... read more
Love animals? Make your passion your profession with this comprehensive guide that reveals a whole host of careers that work hands-on with animals of all shapes, sizes, and species in the tenth book in the Be What You Want series.Do you remember what career you dreamed of having when you were a kid? Right up there along with firefighter, doctor, and astronaut, you’ll find veterinarian as one o... read more
A Seat at the Table: IT Leadership in the Age of Agility
Mark Schwartz
Agile, Lean, and DevOps approaches are radical game changers, providing a fundamentally different way to think about how IT fits into the enterprise, how IT leaders lead, and how IT can harness technology to accomplish the objectives of the enterprise. But honest and open conversations are not taking place between management and Agile delivery teams.In A Seat at the Table, CIO Mark Schwartz ex... read more
Making Work Visible: Exposing Time Theft to Optimize Work & flow
Dominica Degrandis
If someone stole your wallet, you'd notice it. So why don't people notice when they are robbed of something much more valuable than their wallet―time?Today's workers are drowning: nonstop requests for time, days filled to the brim with meetings, and endless nights spent heroically fixing the latest problems. This churn and burn is creating a workforce constantly on the edge of burnout. In this... read more
Leah has 10 reviews
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Value
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Gave me what I needed, and also what I asked for. Would use her again.
Read moreAndrew Moriarty, May 2018
I hired Leah for proofreading services. Her work was precise, thorough, timely, and exactly what was needed to bring my project to the finish line. I will have no hesitation seeking Leah's proofreading on future projects, and I'm likely to consider trying her other editing services as well.
Read moreChanning Whitaker, April 2018
I loved working with Channing. His writing was wonderful, and I was happy to help him complete a final polish before publication.
Reply from Leah Brown
Leah offered me a good amount of feedback on my manuscript and it helped me realize what I needed to do to improve it and gave a lot of resources to do that
Read moreSimon Siddall, March 2018
Unfortunately a lot of the assistance Leah gave me was contrary to the characters and the tone of the book. I believe my book is not what she is used to reading because many of her criticisms were goals I consciously wanted to achieve. She wanted more dialog, however the characters I developed are quiet, cynical, withdrawn, and distrusting. She recommended turning them into "richer" character...
Read moreScott Cronin, January 2018
Great experience. Leah's edits are very thorough, professional, and helpful.
Read moreElizabeth Main, January 2018
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