Lindsay Flanagan - Editor
Developmental editor, creative writer, literary agent intern.
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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.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Children's
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Romance
Young Adult
Work experience
Writer, Editor, and Project Manager
Eschler Editing
December, 2014
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Present
(about 8 years)
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
Literary Agent (Intern)
Corvisiero Literary Agency
September, 2019
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Present
(over 3 years)
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
Editor/Owner
Self-employed
January, 2019
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Present
(about 4 years)
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
Editor
Immortal Works Publishing
April, 2018
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Present
(almost 5 years)
Review queries and submissions for possible publication
Participate as an acquiring editor during Twitter pitch events
Edit acquired manuscripts (developmental, line, and copy)
Portfolio (11 selected works)
Apparent Power: Book One of the DiaZem Series
Arnold, Dacia M
Grace's Ghosts
Peterson, Stephenie
Haunting You
Zenk, Molly
Healing Hannah's Heart
Williams, Preslaysa
Resistance: Book Four of the DiaZem Series
Arnold, Dacia M
Shifting Power: Book Three of the DiaZem Series
Arnold, Dacia M
Cursed Collectibles: An Anthology
Eschler, Angela, Killan, Jace, Auburn, Joy, Butler, D.J. , Shoemaker, Martin L. , Morrin, Frank, Pellett, Karen , Christopher, Lauryn, Martinez, Gama Ray, Leslie, Mark
The Midnight Call
Millman, Jodé
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