Nicole Corse - Editor
Los Angeles, CA, United States
I'm a collaborative Editor who has spent over 10 years working with brands from Disney to Mattel and LEGO
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Overview
I've been a book editor for over 10 years specializing in children's books. I began my career in the Manhattan publishing scene at Penguin and Scholastic. Then I moved out to Los Angeles and worked at Disney and Mattel.
I've worked on publishing products for the following brands: Frozen, Disney Princess, LEGO (City, Friends, DC, and Ninjago), NFL, NBA, Littlest Pet Shop, Power Rangers, Jurassic World, Phineas and Ferb, Gravity Falls, Fisher Price, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Monster High, Ever After High, and more.
Throughout my ten years experience I've learned how to bring out the best in a writer's story, and I know a good one when I see it. As a freelance writer myself, I understand how vulnerable writing can make someone feel and how important it is for an editor to communicate effectively with a writer. I approach my editing with kindness, offer multiple suggestions and solutions, and make sure the story reaches its fullest potential.
I've worked on publishing products for the following brands: Frozen, Disney Princess, LEGO (City, Friends, DC, and Ninjago), NFL, NBA, Littlest Pet Shop, Power Rangers, Jurassic World, Phineas and Ferb, Gravity Falls, Fisher Price, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Monster High, Ever After High, and more.
Throughout my ten years experience I've learned how to bring out the best in a writer's story, and I know a good one when I see it. As a freelance writer myself, I understand how vulnerable writing can make someone feel and how important it is for an editor to communicate effectively with a writer. I approach my editing with kindness, offer multiple suggestions and solutions, and make sure the story reaches its fullest potential.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Children's - Non-fiction
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels
Humor & Comedy
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Young Adult
Work experience
Executive Editor
Mattel
January, 2014
–
April, 2017
(about 3 years)
At Mattel, I oversaw the execution of the global publishing programs for Monster High, Ever After High, Hot Wheels, and Fisher Price. I developed publishing assets including content bibles for a variety of publishers around the world. I was also the lead on transmedia narratives, ensuring product, entertainment, and publishing stories aligned. The majority of my focus was on the Ever After High and Monster High middle grade and YA series from Little Brown.
Editor
Disney
July, 2012
–
December, 2013
(over 1 year)
After five years at Scholastic, I moved to the West Coast to work for Disney. I was originally hired to oversee Disney Channel publishing, however my role quickly expanded to cover Pixar, Disney Animation, Disney Princess, and more. During that time, I was fortunate enough to work on the publishing program for Frozen with the Disney Animation Studios team. One of my favorite projects I edited was Zendaya’s Between U and Me, an advice book for tweens.
Editor
Scholastic
July, 2008
–
June, 2012
(almost 4 years)
Portfolio (10 selected works)
A Wonderlandiful World (Ever After High)
Shannon Hale
At Ever After High, everyone is expected to sign the Storybook of Legends, pledging to follow in their fairytale parent's footsteps. But when Raven Queen came along, things became fairy, fairy confusing. Now no one's destiny is certain, not even for the most royal of them all, Apple White.When a mysterious being from Wonderland begins to infect Ever After High with a strange magic, everything ... read more
Ever After High: Fairy Tail Ending (A School Story)
Suzanne Selfors
The sixth fableous book in Suzanne Selfors' Ever After High: A School Story series. Meeshell is not an ordinary mermaid princess; she knows that someday, when she is older, she will leave her sea kingdom and live happily ever after on land with her prince. The thought of living on land is thrilling but also nerve-racking. Meeshell is glad she has years to prepare! But there is a change in the ... read more
Monster High: Monster Rescue: I Spy Deuce Gorgon!
Misty von Spooks
After the ghouls receive a message from a creeperific manster named Deuce Gorgon, they can't wait to take off on their next rescue mission! This time, the Monster Mapalogue brings them into the depths of mythic Greece for their most daring quest yet. But with their mission off to a rocky start, Draculaura, Cleo De Nile, and the rest of their ghoulfriends quickly realize there might be more to ... read more
Frozen An Amazing Snowman (Frozen (Disney Press))
Barbara Jean Hicks
Featuring Olaf, the happy-go-lucky comic relief of Disney's Frozen, this humorous tale of what it means to dream is told in verse and features charming illustrations.
Zendaya, star of the hit Disney Channel series Shake It Up, shares her wit and wisdom on everything from fashion to friendships to following your dreams! This book, inspired by actual questions that Zendaya has received from her over one million Facebook fans AND Twitter followers, will be the perfect way for girls everywhere to get even closer to their social media BFF! Photos of Zendaya's fr... read more
It's reunion weekend for the Class of Classics, and thanks to a magical spell gone awry in the Legacy Orchard, today's Ever After High students have a hexclusive sneak peek into their parents' stories. Raven Queen, Apple White, Cerise Hood, Madeline Hatter, and more go on a thrilling adventure through the past that reveals what their parents were really like in high school. These six spelltacu... read more
Merida: Legend of the Emeralds (Disney Princess Early Chapter Books: A Jewel Story)
Disney Book Group, Megan Bryant
During the Rites of Summer games, Merida and Young Macintosh discover two glowing emeralds that hold the secret to an ancient legend.
LEGO Friends: New Girl in Town (Chapter Book 1)
Marilyn Easton
A full-color movie tie-in based on LEGO(R) Friends--a buildable play world for girls!Olivia is new in town, and she can't wait to make new friends. So she volunteers to help out at the pet adoption booth at the Heartlake City World Petacular.But when one of the puppies escapes, it destroys all the hard work that Andrea, Emma, Mia, and Stephanie have put into the Petacular! So much for making f... read more
LEGO Legends of Chima: Eris to the Rescue (Comic Reader #3)
Marilyn Easton
A full-color comic reader based on the newest LEGO(R) theme, Legends of Chima(TM).The LEGO(R) Legends of Chima(TM) continue in this exciting, full-color comic reader based on the new television show!
Jay, Ninja of Lightning (LEGO Ninjago: Chapter Book)
Greg Farshtey
Masters of Spinjitzu: a new force to save the world!The next book in the LEGO Ninjago Chapter Book series!Jay is much like the element he represents: fast and full of energy. Always good in a fight, always up for a laugh, and always, always inventing. Even if those inventions don't always turn out the way he wants!
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