Overview
I am a publishing professional with 20+ years of experience acquiring, editing, writing, and directing fiction and nonfiction content for top industry publishers. I specialize in developmental and structural editing for children ages 0-18, and have worked on multiple formats including board books, novelty books, picture books, readers, chapter books, workbooks, and activity books to name a few. I have acquired and edited books with New York Times bestselling authors and artists, developed multiple bestselling series, and edited My First Learn-to-Write Workbook, one of the top selling children's titles on Bookscan and Amazon in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
My role is to help guide you toward your goal, whatever it is and however you choose to measure it. I love working with authors and content creators and helping them bring their vision to life. I will always give you honest and constructive feedback. I am also a published author, so I have experienced working with editors as a writer. I strive for greatness in everything I do, and you will receive that same fervor when we work together. I have a deep love of children's books, and am knowledgeable about early education and childhood development.
I offer a number of different services, including Content Consultation, Outline Review, Manuscript Critique, Character & Voice Workshop, Developmental Editing, and Book Coaching. Once I have reviewed your submitted content, I will send you a message with my initial thoughts on what service would be best for your needs.
Whatever project you are working on, I’m confident I can help bring it to the next level!
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Work experience
Callisto Media
Managed a team of 4-8 editors, each responsible for the production of 10-15 nonfiction children's titles in multiple formats for ages 0-18, and oversaw the development and quality of all titles.
Oversaw the day-to-day development, quality, and production of the Kids & Teens titles on my team’s list. Ensured projects stayed on time and within budget.
Scholastic, Trade Division
Acquired, edited, and oversaw 15-20 fiction and nonfiction titles for ages 0-12 per calendar year, managing production from acquisitions to publication.
Worked closely with authors and illustrators, including New York Times bestsellers such as Ame Dyckman, Scott Magoon, and Nick Seluk.
Callisto Media
Worked to define and establish overall quality standards for Callisto’s Kids & Teens products –including standards for target audience, UX, author biases, and more -- by researching and analyzing product and consumer data and needs.
Reviewed book covers, interiors, and proofs to ensure quality, raising red flags for products that did not uphold standards and customer requirements.
Worked with Revenue teams on product performance at e-tail to improve the book product and webpage presentation to the consumer.
Callisto Media
Developed, outlined, and edited 15-20 children’s nonfiction titles per year for ages 0-18, managing production from conception to publication, including My First Learn-to-Write Workbook (a #1 bestseller on Amazon and Bookscan), The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (now a 43-book series), and an Amazon bestseller at Thanksgiving, I Am Thankful.
Simon & Schuster
Managed 25 licensed and brand-based titles per year for ages K-6 including middle-grade novels, chapter books, storybooks, board/novelty books, and more.
Portfolio
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