Michael Tizzano

Michael Tizzano – Editor

Nonfiction editor with 7 years experience at major publishers including Penguin Random House, W. W. Norton, and Simon and Schuster

Overview

Since 2016, I’ve been acquiring and developing books that teach, inspire, and enrich. I have professional experience in many categories including cooking, science, self-help, design, travel, psychology, how-to, and much more.


I love helping both new and experienced writers find their voice on the page and in the marketplace. I can offer my editorial expertise at any part of your literary journey, including initial ideation, developing a proposal, pitching to agents and publishers, drafting a manuscript, structural editing, final pass editing, and market positioning.


Having worked at small and large presses, I can help you understand and navigate the world of publishing with empathy, patience, encouragement, and—best of all—proven professional experience.


I would love to discuss your passions, goals, and hopes concerning your book. Please don't hesitate to reach out.

Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden Nature Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sports & Outdoors Travel
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Academic Excellence in Publishing Award
  • Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year Award

Work experience

Penguin Random House

Aug, 2021 — Present

I'm an editor at the esteemed Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, where I work on nonfiction titles related to cooking, health, philosophy, and more.

W. W. Norton & Company

Apr, 2016 — Aug, 2021 (over 5 years)

At Norton, the world's largest independent and employee-owned publishing house, I acquired and edited books in the categories of cooking, home and garden, health and wellness, science, technology, nature, and pop-culture.

Portfolio

Recipes from Feast of Fiction, the innovative YouTube show featuring fantastical and fictional recipes inspired by books, movies, comics, video games, and more. Fans of Feast of Fiction have been clamoring for a cookbook since the channel debuted in 2011. Now ... read more

Michael has 3 reviews

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Damian M.

Damian M.

Apr, 2024

Very thoughtful and responsive, helping me reshape my work and get it into a better spot.
Mike G.

Mike G.

Apr, 2024

My collaboration with Michael was both professional and helpful. I am writing non-fiction and his encouragement and suggestions for manuscript improvement have been taken to heart and I am now confident that I can produce a book that will be engaging and responsive to the market. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Michael to any aspiring non-Fiction writer.
Adrian E.

Adrian E.

Oct, 2023

I regard Michael as a professional who provides quality work combined with an expert opinion. Thankyou for moving my project along Michael.

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