Item: Marla Eizik
Rating: 5.0
Author: Tim Kulp

Overview

Hi there! I am an experienced comic book and fiction editor. I have almost ten years experience in the comic book industry, getting my start at Image Comics in 2016, and have been professionally editing books for six years. I have vast knowledge of the direct and book market, distribution, sales and marketing, and I specialize in preparing comic book pitches, so you can effectively present your book to publishers and make the best possible first impression. I love long-term projects that allow me to sink my teeth into your book's world, the characters, themes, and goals that are most important to you. I have a special interest in horror, crime, sci-fi and fantasy, and queer and feminist books. I am available for quick proofreading gigs, script or manuscript line editing, developmental editing and critique, or multi-book series editing. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions; I am happy to tell you more!

Please note: I don't edit work that has been written with ChatGPT or other AI writing tools. Using AI for your creative process is acceptable, but the final work must be 100% written by you.

Services

Developmental Editing

Copy Editing

Editorial Assessment

Proofreading

Fiction

Action & Adventure Comics & Graphic Novels Fantasy Horror

Languages

English (US)

Work experience

Editor

Mad Cave Studios

Jun, 2023 — Jul, 2025 (about 2 years)

Editor on 20+ titles across all MCS imprints, including licensed books. Acts as head editor on Phineas and Ferb Original OGNs and Sword in the Stone Original OGNs for Disney. Responsible for overseeing all editorial aspects of book development, including story and script editing, art development, copywriting and other marketing copy as required.

Associate Editor

TKO Studios

Jun, 2022 — May, 2023 (11 months)

Acts as editor on all comic books in the catalog. Assists the Editor-in-chief in acquiring new titles and developing creative teams. Vets comic book submissions from the public. Point of contact and head editor for illustrated fiction imprint, TKO Rogue. Works with creators at the developmental stage to set them up for success. Maintains close contact with creators to support publishing schedules and due dates. Collaborates with Production, Sales and Marketing, and the Publisher to prepare a book for print and digital spaces. Acts as liaison between creators and Publisher and Founder.

Talent Liaison

Image Comics

Jan, 2016 — May, 2022 (over 6 years)

Acted as liaison between creators and the publishing company. Managed solicitation program for monthly Previews catalog. Onboarded new creative teams and guided creators through the publication process. Assisted in acquiring new talent, focusing on trade shows, social media, and word of mouth. Prepared standard publishing agreements between creative teams and the company. Answered creator emails on behalf of Publisher and provided general daily assistance to the Publisher. Acted as operations manager for company while working remotely. Vetted comic book submissions daily and relayed promising pitches to Publisher for review. Helped manage the company sales booth at comic conventions and moderated creator panels with audiences of approximately 200 people.

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