Monique Gooch

Monique Gooch – Editor

Lover of the written word. Author of New Adult and Adult Literary and Commercial Fiction. Host of Writer's Group in TN.

Overview

Currently an editor at R.H. Boyd Publishing in Nashville, TN. I host my own writer's workshop, "Mastering Writing Workshop". I also serve on the board of Carneige Writers and teach Creative Writing at the Nashville Community Education Center. I am a freelance Writer and editor with 8 plus years of experience. Advanced knowledge of syntax, grammar and punctuation. Advanced in Chicago citation style as well as AP and MLA. Previously worked with a screenwriter in 2016--I came on as script editor. The film, "Sunset Unseen" went on to win an award at the Atlanta Film Festival.
Services
Fiction
African American Fiction Holiday LGBTQ Fiction Literary Fiction Plays & Screenplays Romance Women's Fiction Young Adult
Non-Fiction
LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Sunset Unseen winner in ATL Film Festival - Script Editor
Certifications
  • The Keys to Effective Editing 2017
  • Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations
  • Minor in Creative Writing

Work experience

RH Boyd Publishing

Aug, 2019 — Present

True Vine Publishing

Jul, 2017 — Jan, 2018 (6 months)

- Review manuscripts received for Executive Director, Tim Boyd
- Proofread, edit, and make any content changes necessary to manuscripts
- Network and approach indie authors and bring them on board with True Vine

Self-employed

Jul, 2009 — Present

I have been a freelance writer and editor for eight years. I have volunteered many hours to non-profits (mostly for free) creating ads, news releases and media advisories.

I also have my own editing services and offer many different types of edits (from proofreading to content development editing)

Portfolio

Just Kylie

Monique Gooch

Kylie Bransford was all girl. She loved her long black hair that touched her lower back, and refused to cut it no matter how much her mother pleaded. She wore pink sneakers on the field when she cheered, her room was surrounded by mermaids, and her walls were ... read more
You Better Not Pout

Monique Gooch

Evelyn Vanderbilt found something else to make her blood heat this Christmas season besides the eggnog and her annoying little sisters… a model. Evelyn spent her entire life being compared to her younger sisters. Not only did they receive all-star everything g... read more
A Dance in December

Monique Gooch

“It’s the seventh grade Winterwonderland Dance at Westwood Junior High and thus far, 12-year-old Samira has come up short with the boys, as always.” All this stylish, yet bashful tween wants this holiday season is one slow dance. Just one. And hopefully, with ... read more

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