Rachael Souza – Editor

I am an experience editor who has worked in the publishing industry for several years. Throughout my time working in publishing I have excelled at every aspect of my job. My daily tasks include author management, in which I aid authors in everything from achieving deadlines to providing developmental edits to improve their manuscript. In my current position I have proofread and copy edited manuscripts to make them printer ready. In addition to my professional experience, I also have my MFA in Creative Writing. The director of the program is Ann Hood, who is well-known for her bestselling fiction and nonfiction books, such as The Knitting Club. This degree has honed my writing, editing, and analytical skills through the week-long residences. Through this program I have connected with publishers from top companies, such as Penguin Random House and HarperCollins. I have also networked with agents who represent New York Times bestselling authors. These connections are invaluable and have informed my writing and editing.I have also done my own writing which has been mostly nonfiction with a focus on living with a physical disability, though I do write fiction as well. My work has been featured on sites such as The EveryGirl. I have the skills needed to help writers develop and edit their manuscripts so they may be published at a high quality. My industry knowledge has also given me an advantage to understanding the market and what makes a book successful. I am grateful to have the opportunity to use my passion for reading and writing to help my fellow writers produce their work.