Lindsay Flanagan

Lindsay Flanagan – Editor

Developmental editor, creative writer, literary agent intern.

Overview

I earned my Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing and spent over a decade working in higher education before becoming a freelance editor. I edit for an editing company and two publishers as well as for my own clients. I am also an intern with a literary agency. I specialize in developmental editing for young adult, middle grade, historical (usually on the romance side), select upmarket and nonfiction, and query letters and synopses.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Self-Help & Self-Improvement Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Children's Fantasy Historical Fiction Romance Young Adult
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Eschler Editing

Dec, 2014 — Present

Coordinate projects for all fiction clients
Review fiction manuscripts to assess scope of project
Interview potential clients regarding their manuscripts
Provide developmental and line editing services for fiction and nonfiction clients
Load blog articles into Word Press and edit for clarity and accuracy
Write, edit, and send email newsletters in Mail Chimp
Develop, write, and edit content for social media platforms
Engage and interact with social media followers
Develop social media campaigns and calendars
Analyze social media reports and metrics
Research, develop, write, and edit blog posts related to publishing and writing
Attend writers’ conferences and assist with manuscript consultations and practice pitch sessions with writers
Perform various administrative duties, such as researching, compiling data, writing and organizing surveys, and reviewing reports

Corvisiero Literary Agency

Sep, 2019 — Present

Review queries for possible submission requests
Participate in weekly staff meetings to discuss query letters and the publishing industry
Evaluate and critique submitted manuscripts for possible representation
Compile rights catalogs for current agency clients

Self-employed

Jan, 2019 — Present

Coordinate projects for all writing, editing, and photography clients
Review manuscripts to assess scope of project
Interview potential clients regarding their manuscripts
Provide developmental, line, and copy editing services
Provide photo sessions and post-session editing for clients
Develop, write, and edit content for social media platforms
Research, develop, write, and edit blog posts related to publishing and writing

Immortal Works Publishing

Apr, 2018 — Present

Review queries and submissions for possible publication
Participate as an acquiring editor during Twitter pitch events
Edit acquired manuscripts (developmental, line, and copy)

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