Stephanie Carbajal – Editor

I provide a variety of creative and editorial services to publishers and organizations in the lifestyle industry, with specialties in art, craft & DIY, adult illustrated nonfiction, juvenile activity and illustrated nonfiction, gift, and food:

- Creative direction, content development, and book project management

- Copyediting, substantive editing, proofreading, and fact-checking

- Copywriting and creative nonfiction

Clients include: Blue Star Press, Paige Tate & Co., Chronicle Books, Walter Foster Publishing, becker&mayer!, Quarry Books, Rockport Publishers, Orange Circle Studio, and Red Line Editorial

Acquire and develop art & craft titles. Analyze subject areas, markets, and consumer trends in key categories. Review unsolicited manuscripts and book proposals for possible publication.

Hire and liaise with authors and artists to see projects through from concept to completion. Work closely with authors to shape content, style, and approach of each book.

Evaluate manuscripts and artwork or photography for quality, voice, consistency, and market appropriateness. Edit and prepare manuscripts to transmit project materials for design and production.

I started as an associate editor and was quickly promoted to senior editor. I managed editorial schedules and book process for the for adult list, from concept to publication. I also hired artists and writers and directed content for 15+ titles annually. Other responsibilities included proofreading, copyediting, approving all editorial routes and files from the printers, and writing marketing copy. I also collaborated with the creative team to generate new product ideas and conducted acquisition research.

I worked my way up from editorial assistant to assistant editor to editor in less than five years. As editor, I oversaw the editorial department and project managed 30+ titles annually. I also acquired new titles under the direction of the CEO, reviewed unsolicited manuscripts and proposals, and presented titles for consideration in monthly acquisition meetings.