Melissa Drumm

Melissa Drumm – Editor

Experienced cookbook editor and copy editor with a master's degree in gastronomy. America's Test Kitchen alum.

Overview

I'm an experienced cookbook editor and copy editor with a master’s in gastronomy from Boston University. I spent five years as a cookbook editor at America’s Test Kitchen, where I edited over a dozen cookbooks, including several health- and diet-focused books and the IACP award–winning compilation Revolutionary Recipes. I’ve copyedited books for various publishers in Massachusetts and beyond; I’ve also managed, edited, and written for a publishing company blog, during which time I learned SEO and content management.


I have done developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading, so I know better than most that everyone needs an editor (even an editor). No matter what I'm doing, I take pride in elevating—not changing—authors’ voices.

Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Edited IACP award–winning Revolutionary Recipes at ATK
Certifications
  • Master's degree in gastronomy

Work experience

America's Test Kitchen

Aug, 2013 — Jul, 2018 (almost 5 years)

TCK Publishing

Mar, 2019 — Jul, 2019 (4 months)

Self-employed

Jul, 2018 — Present

Portfolio

Melissa has 1 review

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Heather D.

Heather D.

Aug, 2020

This was my first time having recipes edited, and Melissa did a great job. She was professional, and helped me express my recipes better.

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