Nancy Cortelyou – Editor

Lit and Fig is where I combine my spectrum of interests and experience to help authors establish the best version of their work. I collaborate on book projects that need developmental editing, coaching, or manuscript review. I am also a copywriter offering voice-focused copy for individuals and entrepreneurs building their brand.

For three years, I managed a team of editors and writers at inspirational publisher Compendium in creating illustrated children's books, gift books, journals, and greeting cards all focused on connecting people with others and themselves.

I managed a team of editors through the process of brainstorming, proposal curation, and project creation of illustrated and interactive books for children.

I took a year off from traditional publishing to experience the very specific needs of a university press working with subject matter experts on, in some cases, their life's work. Formats spanned academic non-fiction and trade titles in memoir/biography.

The list of beautiful books from this Pacific Northwest publisher had me managing a team of editors who, along with myself, helped authors put into the world cookbooks, gardening guides, and illustrated children’s books.

I was an editor and writer of the children's book-plus products for clients such as Disney Press, Scholastic, and Silver Dolphin Books. As an Act 2, I was the sole editor responsible for the editorial direction of educational, empowering children’s products for the company's imprint on the topic of art and of science.