Sherry Mooney

Sherry Mooney – Editor

Over 12 years experience in literature, anthologies, and short fiction at Macmillan. I'm always looking for exciting new projects!

Overview

Over my career, I have worked for a number of publishers, most notably Macmillan, as well as several small fiction presses. My primary work for the past eleven years has been in humanities textbooks, with a focus on literature, anthologies, and composition, though I have done freelance work on a number of novels and short story collections over the past five of years as well. I bring a thorough, careful eye to each project and enjoy working with authors at a wide variety of developmental stages.


I'm open to a variety of projects and genres and love working with new authors!

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Anthologies Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Short Story
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Editing Certificate, University of Chicago

Work experience

Macmillan

Aug, 2011 — Present

Portfolio

Welcome to the Silent Zone

Csák, Viktor

Habits of the Creative Mind: A Guide to Reading, Writing, and Thinking

Richard E. Miller

A unique resource for first-year composition, Habits of the Creative Mind encourages college writers to be curious and follow their own paths in order to discover their own interests. Portable and flexibly arranged, the second edition of this innovative text o... read more
Brooklyn Bitters (1)

Sally Saylor De Smet

You don't get over killing your sister's husband. Accident or not. When twenty-four-year-old Kate Hathaway graduated with honors from Emory University, she couldn't wait to begin an exciting career in publishing. But one stupid mistake on a cold, rainy morning... read more
Gathered at a Bitter Cup: Short Stories of Trouble at Home

Diane Rosier Miles

This raw, three-story collection about the dilemmas of family relationships is crafted for short interludes of reading.A car mechanic despises his aging parents for the toll they take on his time. A farmer nurtures his land but blames his son for the death of ... read more
The Years of Wandering

N.T.

The book intertwines the stories of three professionals from different countries who cross paths in Asia, against the backdrop of the landscape of globalization—the diverse countries, cultures, and international businesses which are the fabric of the novel. It... read more
The Bedford Shakespeare

Russ McDonald

Finally, the collected works you’ve been waiting for: visual, historical, contextualized. Based on the New Cambridge Shakespeare edition of the text, The Bedford Shakespeare gathers the 25 most frequently taught plays and augments them with the rich historical... read more
The Bedford Reader

X. J. Kennedy

Long one of the most popular composition readers on the market, The Bedford Reader combines timeless readings with the leading voices of our day. It takes a practical and flexible approach to the rhetorical methods, focusing on their uses in varied writing sit... read more
The Compact Reader 10e & LaunchPad Solo for Readers and Writers (Six-Month Access)

Jane E. Aaron

50 Essays: A Portable Anthology

Samuel Cohen

50 Essays: A Portable Anthology is the best-selling value-priced reader in the country because its virtues don't stop at the price. The book’s carefully chosen selections include both classic essays and high-interest, high-quality contemporary readings to trul... read more
By William Shakespeare As You Like It: Texts and Contexts (The Bedford Shakespeare Series) (1st First Edition) [Paperback]

Signs of Life in the USA: Readings on Popular Culture for Writers

Sonia Maasik

Signs of Life in the USA works in the classroom because students love to talk and write about popular culture. Signs of Life teaches students to read and write critically about pop culture by providing them with a conceptual framework known as semiotics, a fie... read more
Shapeless Summers

Thompson, Hayden

The Bedford Researcher

Mike Palmquist

It has never been more important to learn how to locate relevant, credible sources, to evaluate competing ideas and arguments, and to share our thoughts with others in a compelling, well-supported manner. This edition of The Bedford Researcher, like those that... read more
Subject and Strategy: A Writer's Reader

Paul Eschholz

Connecting reading and writing to the work students do in their other courses and to reading and writing in the workplace, Subject & Strategy goes beyond other rhetorical readers in the accessible writing instruction if offers at such an affordable price. This... read more
Practical Argument: A Text and Anthology

Laurie G. Kirszner

Best-selling authors Laurie Kirszner and Stephen Mandell have brought simplicity to the study of argument with the third edition of Practical Argument. A straightforward, full-color, accessible introduction to argumentative writing, the text employs an exercis... read more
Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide

Laurie G. Kirszner

Sherry has 23 reviews

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Zahraa A.

Zahraa A.

Oct, 2024

Sherry is nothing short of amazing. She’s consistently on top of every detail, incredibly responsive, and always eager to improve the manuscript with fresh insights. Her encouragement is unwavering, and her support goes beyond mere guidance; she genuinely invests in making the project the best it can be. Working with her feels like having a true partner who’s just as passionate about the journe...
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Rick S.

Rick S.

Jun, 2024

Sherry was great in every category. I liked working with her.
Sherry M.
Thank you. It was a pleasure working with you as well!
Hayden T.

Hayden T.

May, 2024

I enjoyed very much working with Sherry. She communicated in a gentle manner and proofread my work with professionalism, effectiveness, and dedication. I am lucky to have had her look after my manuscript for its final shape, which makes me confident enough to go to the next step of publishing it. This is my third novel with her help. I will definitely seek another collaboration with her in the ...
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Sherry M.
Thank you so much! It's always a pleasure to work with you and to get an early opportunity to read your work. I'll look forward to collaborating again in the future!
Truant M.

Truant M.

Jan, 2024

Sherry is fantastic to work with. Her enthusiasm for my manuscript reinvigorated my efforts to bring it to publication. Emotions aside, Sherry's expertise for her field is clear. She's professional, punctual, and honest about her skill set. I give my highest recommendations and hope to collaborate with her again on future projects. If you're seeking editorial consultation or simple proofreading...
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Sherry M.
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and to read your fantastic writing.
Jakob S.

Jakob S.

Oct, 2023

This was my seventh book, and Sherry is the best proofreader I have worked with. I especially like her comments on the manuscript, allowing me to make some adjustments before the final proofreading. Also, the project was completed almost a month ahead of schedule. I look forward to working with her again.
Sherry M.
Thank you, Jakob - it was a pleasure working with you!

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