Michael Tizzano

Michael Tizzano – Editor

Passionate, collaborative editor with a decade's experience at major publishers 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
Health & Wellbeing 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 — Oct, 2023 (about 2 years)

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

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Michael has 7 reviews

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Doreen P.

Doreen P.

Aug, 2024

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Michael was able to work quickly with close deadlines and to tighten up the manuscript.
Michael T.
Doreen is a skilled writer, perfect professional, and experienced physician with a world of wisdom to impart from her long career in emergency medicine. I hope this is only the first of her books a...
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Mike G.

Mike G.

Apr, 2024

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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

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

Mitchell H.

Nov, 2024

Michael is incredibly thorough and detailed in the time he takes to get inside your manuscript and offer subtle changes that vastly improve the quality. Excellent and on time, consistent communicator and an overall joy.
Lou M.

Lou M.

Oct, 2024

I enjoyed my initial collaboration with Michael so much that I have already asked him to continue our working relationship. He is professional, punctual, precise, and full of positive energy. Highly recommended.

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