Overview
My experience in the publishing industry (agency and scouting) has taught me to be a strong evaluator of any manuscript, pitch, and story arc. I know what works in the US, in international markets, and I know what changes will capture the attention of editors, agents, and readers.
As your editor, I will bring a positive and direct tone to our meetings and edits--I'm a realist, who knows what works in the world of YA (across all genres and age groups) because I read those books for a living, and I'm happy to share my expertise on the market and on your manuscript in a constructive way.
With developmental edits, I focus on strengthening voice, and characterization, and I use a knowledge of genre expectations to help you bring your story to life.
I received a B.A. in English Lit and Theater from Wesleyan University, and am a writer myself. I've read thousands of manuscripts from the slush pile and from the bestseller list, and I want to help your title join that second group!
Services
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Work experience
Barbara Tolley and Associates
As a Literary Scout at Barbara Tolley and Associates, I manage the entire list of our children's and YA clients, working with executives across twelve countries to help them find meaningful and world-changing books. I evaluate from ten to forty books a week, manage three different weekly reports, organize our participation at international publishing conferences, and lead our presence at the Frankfurt and Bologna book fairs.
Prestige Prep
● Taught students of varying ages in the Humanities, coaching them on long-form projects.
● Researched and organized blog post articles and interviews
● Authored content across social media to promote the company’s mission of accessibility for young students
Carol Mann Agency
● Reviewed and reported on manuscripts and proposals for agents
● Researched data on new clients available for representation, and presented it to agents weekly
● Developed graphics to engage and promote clients on social media
● Managed social media campaigns on Twitter and Instagram
Wesleyan University
●Directed student research projects by building resource lists
● Informed researchers about library resources
● Developed the Glass Board Campaign Against Sexual Violence to inform and support the community
● Produced monthly book display ideas to engage the community
Barbara Tolley, and Associates
● Restructured and streamlined the company’s database system
● Reviewed, and reported on manuscripts for international clients
● Corresponded with editors and agents to facilitate rights acquisition
● Managed slush pile and identified titles that would have success with the company’s clients
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