Overview
I have experience working in both literary and academic publishing, in Production/Editorial and Acquisitions capacities. I've proofread essays and stories for environmental quarterly Orion Magazine, selected and proofread submissions for literary magazine The Common, and copyedited manuscripts and marketing materials at independent academic publisher Markus Wiener Publishers. I have also developmentally edited some manuscripts at Stanford University Press (on their Sociology, Anthropology, Law, and Asian Studies lists). Whether your writing is intended for a university press or a literary outlet, I'm well versed in the specificities of each and can help you make your work stand out.
As an editor, I see my job as one where I make suggestions that could enhance what you've already put on the page. I believe a flexible approach like this one is generative and respectful of your ideas as the author. If this working style sounds agreeable to you, please feel free to reach out. I'm excited to get to know you and your work!
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Work experience
Stanford University Press
- Reviewed book proposals that were submitted to the Sociology, Anthropology, Asian Studies, and Law lists
- Coordinated peer review of manuscripts
- Provided developmental edits on some manuscripts under contract
- Researched scholastic trends in the areas mentioned above and solicited book projects
Orion Magazine
- Copyedited, fact-checked, and proofread articles and feature stories
- Advised head production editor in developing Orion house style guide
The Common Magazine
- Evaluated poetry and prose submissions
- Proofread Spring and Fall issues
- Created mass emails and monthly newsletters for a mailing list of over 5,000 readers
- Drafted, edited, and posted content on magazine's website and managed its social presence on Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
Markus Wiener Publishers
- Copyedited four full academic manuscripts before publication
- Composed and edited office communications, such as press releases and seasonal catalogs
- Liaised between authors, suppliers, and head publisher
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Lawrence John A.
Aug, 2023