Overview
While I'm no longer working as an editor in a full-time capacity, I can't kick the habit. I'm a complete nerd for grammar and a total sucker for syntax, and there are few things I love more than helping an author to find his or her story and voice. Whether it's in taking a look at a children's book manuscript for a former colleague, proofreading a relative's graduate school application, or pioneering a content refresh to help my company better establish its brand identity, I'm constantly in search of my next editorial outlet.My professional experience is focused primarily on children's books (leveled readers, middle grade fiction, and licensed titles), but I have also worked on several nonfiction projects and my editorial interests know no bounds. I'm open to and excited about any and all projects.There's no detail to small and no concept too broad to warrant my attention, so let's put our heads together to produce your best work!
Services
Non-Fiction
Health & Wellbeing
Sports & Outdoors
Fiction
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
- Book, Magazine, & Digital Publishing - Columbia Publishing Course
- Bachelor of Arts, English - Georgetown University
- Presenting Editor - Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Work experience
Self
Apr, 2012 —
Present
MT Newswires
Jul, 2019 —
Present
Rodale
Apr, 2012 —
Aug, 2012
(4 months)
Acquired and edited books for both Runner’s World and Bicycling magazine brands; wrote
back cover copy and sales/marketing materials for assorted projects; evaluated manuscripts
and collected market research to facilitate the acquisition process; developed and pursued
book ideas, including Rodale’s first published children’s book; contributed extensive
proofreading and copy editing for clarity, consistency, grammar, and usage
Penguin Group (USA)
Aug, 2010 —
Apr, 2012
(over 1 year)
Worked with the editor-in-chief to build and launch the Penguin Young Readers program, including ghostwriting several beginner-level titles; streamlined the branding of hundreds of leveled readers for school and library markets; acquired and edited easy-to-read manuscripts for publication; wrote cover and jacket copy;
drafted text for sales materials
Northern Virginia Magazine
Jan, 2010 —
Jun, 2010
(5 months)
Contributed “Front of Book” pieces about shopping, body, arts & entertainment; pursued
ideas for news and feature stories; transcribed interviews for lengthy profile spreads;
proofread and copy edited raw text for online and print publication in the AP Style
Packet Publications (The Princeton Packet)
May, 2009 —
Aug, 2009
(3 months)
Contributed over 70 news and feature pieces between 12 Mercer County weekly and bi-weekly newspapers; compiled and wrote the weekly police blotter; carried out phone and in-person interviews; gathered story information at weekly town council meetings
Portfolio
A great summer 8 x 8! The Pteranodon family is going on a campout! This adorable 8 x 8 is perfect for a first camping trip or night away from home.
Buddy and his siblings want to plan something special for Mrs. Pteranodon on her special day. Read along as Team Pteranodon searches high and low for the best gifts ever!
Max loves his pet fish--it can swim, eat, and even blow bubbles. But Max is incredibly disappointed to learn that his fish can't dance. Is there another animal that can dance with Max? Find out at the end of this fun and fast-paced Level 1 story!
Level One It's a busy day at the "Cakes and More" bake shop! The mice get there first thing in the morning to open their shop. Then they chop, stir, ice, and bake their way to the end of the day. Fun characters pick up tasty treats and keep the mice on their f... read more
It's a busy day on Dog's downtown bus! Ride along with adorable animal passengers as Dog diligently drops everyone off at their silly stops. After a long day, and even a popped tire, Dog still loves his job. Dog on His Bus is a fast-paced Level 1 reader with r... read more
Embark on a reading adventure with the adorable and imaginative Clara and Clem! When Clara and Clem build a car out of blocks, they have no idea where it will take them. But with a little imagination, the two take the trip of a lifetime down winding roads, up ... read more
Horses live on a farm. Apples grow on a farm. A tractor drives on a farm. What else might you find on a farm? Read along and look at the photographs to find out! This Level 1 reader is filled with photos that capture life on a farm!
Mo Willems meets Dr. Seuss! This is the sweet story of a lonely balloon falling in love with a lively kite, and the adventures they share high in the air--flipping, dipping, spinning, and playing in the clouds. With bright and bold graphics, this accessible Le... read more
Runners need to eat well in order to perform, and what they eat can have a direct influence on how they run. The Runner's World Cookbook is the perfect combination of performance-boosting nutrients to maximize performance with easy, delicious, and quick recipe... read more
Earl "The Pearl" Monroe is a basketball legend whose impact on the game transcends statistics, a player known as much for his unorthodox, "playground" style of play as his championship pedigree. Observers said that watching him play was like listening to jazz,... read more
When Charlie compromises her values to help one of the popular girls cheat on a test, Sammie is inadvertantly pulled into the mess. Written from Charlie's point of view, this story will let readers experience the lengths that wanting to be popular in middle sc... read more
Identical twins Sammie and Charlie are starting out seventh grade at a brand-new school. As they make new friends, and join different clubs, the sisters (and once inseparable best friends) start to grow further and further apart. Told from Sammie's point of vi... read more
Join Buddy as he travels aboard the Dinosaur Train to introduce us to some of his friends. Packed with full-color images from the show, this simple board book is a perfect introduction to Dinosaur Train's many species!
What exactly is a marsupial? Why do the babies go into their mother's pouches? How long do they stay there? These are just a few of the questions that bestselling author Ginjer L. Clarke explains in her newest book that covers over twenty different kinds of ma... read more
Cat is adorable, fun, and a great teacher of reading! Meet cat. Cat sits, runs, and plays. But at the end of the day, cat can sure use a nap. This Level 1 reader is a compilation of three short and simple stories all about the same cute cat. With repetition, r... read more
This guppy is not your average fish. This guppy shops, mops, drives, and plays the drums...just to name a few! With playful, rhyming text and bright, bold, guppy graphics, this Level 1 reader is an exceptionally fun choice for both children and educators.
Despite George's best efforts to rid himself of the curse of the burps, those magical and pesky belches are still following him everywhere he goes - even on his class trip to the science museum. If circulating through a human heart or sliding down the nostril ... read more
When George Brown spends the day at a water park, he ends up making a huge splash, just not the kind he intended. That's because trouble follows him like a shadow. It's not his fault. Really! Poor George is at the mercy of magic burps, burps that make him do w... read more
Imagine how frightened poor Dinkin is when he unwittingly brings Danger Dings, his bespectacled double to life. And when The Actually Frightened Things go after both boys, only one of them is able to take those terrifying creatures down. Betcha can't guess who!
Imagine Percy Jackson and the Olympians, except with a fresher cast of characters and an entirely sport-infused narrative, and you’ve got Ring Force. Just in time for the Olympics in London, Ring Force is poised to be the illustrated chapter book of the summer... read more
Every cyclist wants to get faster. Whether they're a weekend warrior, a crit specialist, or a charity cruiser, speed is the X factor that lets a rider ride strong, feel fresh, and thoroughly enjoy each ride.Get Fast! is the cyclist's go-to guide for gaining sp... read more
