Experienced freelance editor and assistant literary agent. I'll assess your work with an agent's eye and get your book positioned to sell!
Like most people in publishing, I grew up surrounded by stacks of library books and buried in notebooks full of stories and doodles. After doing stints in the marketing, non-profit, and education sectors, I finally settled back into what I've always loved--books!--and became a literary agent representing children's books. That experience led me to my current role as a freelance editor.
When not reading or working, you can probably find me swimming, paddle boarding, jogging, or biking. My two favorite spots on earth are my backyard (we have dolphin and manatee visitors!) and Walt Disney World (magic never gets old!). I live in Florida with my husband and four school-aged sons (who are also growing up surrounded by stacks of library books and notebooks).
Disclaimer: Though I currently represent select projects as an assistant literary agent, my work as an agent is separate from my work as a freelance editor. I do not charge my agency clients for editing services. As an assistant agent, I'm accepting new queries by referral only at this time.
Editorial work, including query letter and manuscript feedback.
Evaluate 300-500 queries per month. Edit client manuscripts--picture books through young adult--for ultimate salability. Submit manuscripts to publishers; maintain shared submission spreadsheet for transparency. Negotiate contracts; explain contract language to clients. Advocate for client rights post-contract.
Evaluate 350-500 queries per month. Edit client manuscripts for ultimate salability. Submit manuscripts to publishers; maintain shared submission spreadsheet for transparency. Negotiate contracts; explain contract language to clients. Advocate for client rights post-contract.
Long form and short form magazine and web content. Articles, listicles, research pieces, profiles, ebooks, etc.
Davis, Amanda, Comport, Sally Wern
Gehrlein, Brian, Knight, Tom
Tornetto, Chelsea, Barnes, Kimberley
Tornetto, Chelsea, Pang, Hsulynn
Wilson, Kimberly, Hoffmann, Mark
Matt Cooper, August 2022
Nicholas Child, June 2022
Kayla Swinyer, June 2022
Charlotte Frohwitter, May 2022
Jennifer Kvam, May 2022
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