Overview
I mostly develop books and relationships. Writing an engaging book is all about connecting--connecting with yourself, your editor, and your readers.
Since graduating college in 2008, I have spent my career working in education publishing (with the exception of a short stint as a copywriter). I hold a BA in English (with a concentration in Creative Writing) and an MA in Writing (fiction concentration). I'd be excited to work on nonfiction education manuscripts or literary fiction.
Working with me will feel like reconnecting with an old friend. I am trustworthy, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable about the ins and outs of publishing. I am an effective editor because I highlight what's working, what needs to be improved, and come up with a clear plan for how to move forward.
When not reading or writing, I enjoy going on walks, playing with slime with my daughter, and watching The Great British Baking Show. (I am not, in fact, a Miniature Australian Shepard. My profile photo is my dog, Olive.)
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Awards
- PW Star Watch 2015 Nominee
Work experience
Solution Tree
• Attends regional and national conferences to identify potential authors with subject matter expertise and superior presentation skills.
• Signs new authors to write books and deliver professional development.
• Works closely with authors on content, scope, focus, and structure of books.
• Manages timelines of all new titles from initial contract to final manuscript.
Rowman & Littlefield
• Worked with individual authors, agents, and scholastic organizations to develop proposals and final manuscripts for R&L's education division
• Managed ongoing relationships with current and future co-publishing partners
• Presented new projects to the editorial board and negotiated publishing agreements
• Oversaw the publishing process for each title, including serving as primary liaison with the production, design, marketing, publicity, and sales departments
Brookes Publishing
Worked directly with authors during manuscript development and revision; coordinated peer review process; secured copyright permissions; copyedited and proofread manuscripts and contracts; conducted market research.
Brookes Publishing
Assisted a Senior Acquisitions Editor with author and project management; corresponded with authors regarding permissions and project management; screened author and prospective author inquiries; organized interdepartmental communications.
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Feb, 2022
