Overview
Since July of 2021 I have been a full-time freelance book editor and my schedule has been filled with interesting work both from Reedsy and former authors I've worked with. I am also a freelance editor for Radish Fiction, an online episodic platform like Wattpad. I have edited over 150 episodes for My K-Pop Secret, a popular original romance series commissioned by Radish.
I love working on stories and helping authors bring their dreams to the page.
Services
Fiction
Languages
Work experience
Self-employed
I have edited over a million words since I started working freelance for myself in 2021. My specialty is romance and I've recently been added to the freelancer staff at Harpeth Road Press (created by bestselling author Jenny Hale). Karen Schaler is another bestselling author I've worked with recently on a Christmas romance.
I also line edit for Harlequin's Love Inspired line. When I'm not in these fictional worlds I also proofread for a few imprints of Penguin Random House: DK Publishing, Kokila, and Zeitgeist. It's really fun to learn about a variety of topics like cooking, numerology, and fitness.
Another niche I've been pulled into is editing episodic fiction for apps like Radish Fiction and a new startup called SmartBig that will be distributed by Naver/Yonder. It's always fun to be a part of something new and exciting!
Radish Fiction
--Head editor of serialized fiction for one story in the romance genre. Over 150 episodes completed so far
--Checks for continuity and gives suggestions for rewrites if needed
Avalon Books
* At Avalon Books, I started as an Assistant Editor before becoming an Editor. I acquired, edited, and produced 30-60 titles annually. We published books geared for the library market: romance, mystery, and western genres. My boss, Erin Cartwright-Niumata and I worked with romance authors in the beginning of their careers. The most famous is Carolyn Brown, who is a top seller on the romance charts these days. Lisa Mondello and Nancy J. Parra are also now USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors.
* Managed freelance staff of copyeditors, proofreaders, and artists.
* Attended national writing conferences to give speeches and sit on panels
John Wiley & Sons
* I worked for the Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts Department. We produced books for the professional chef like Professional Cooking by Wayne Gisslen.
Dorchester Publishing Company
At Leisure Books/Love Spell, I worked with authors like Connie Mason, Leigh Greenwood, etc. and the genres of Romance, Horror, and Westerns. I evaluated manuscripts, worked with authors, and wrote back cover copy. Our book covers had Fabio on the cover!
Portfolio
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