Overview
I'm a writer and editor from New York City with a career that spans book publishing, film, and media. It is my deepest belief that a great editor is, at heart, a teacher - so when I edit your current project, I strive to teach you storytelling skills that you will carry to all your future writing endeavors.
Early in my career I held full-time positions at United Talent Agency in Los Angeles, and The Cheney Agency in New York. Since then I've continued to work with both companies, as well as with NY Book Editors, several production companies, and authors and screenwriters at all levels.
I have extensive experience with novels and screenplays across many genres - working directly with authors as a writing coach, and with corporate clients as an editor and story consultant. My services include development and editorial work on scripts and manuscripts, scouting projects for top agencies, and analyzing books for film adaptation
Due to my ongoing relationship with United Talent Agency in particular, I've evaluated countless projects by bestselling authors and award-winning screenwriters and filmmakers. My analysis has informed creative and business decisions made by top Hollywood agents, executives, and talent.
As a writer myself, I hold a degree in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan, and am currently getting my own fiction practice back into gear after years of neglect (or perhaps "focusing on other priorities" 😉). I also work as a creative copywriter, and have had journalism published in T Magazine, DuJour Magazine, Allure, Bustle, and many others.
My experience on both sides of the writer-editor exchange has put me in a unique position to give detailed, empathetic, and *useful* feedback that will help you craft the most effective and compelling version of your story.
I can't wait to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to other commitments, I take a limited number of projects on this platform. Right now I'm looking for screenplays (any genre), and novels written by women. I love collaborating with authors who have already put some work into their writing, and are looking for expert feedback on their current project as well as to level-up their skills more broadly.
Services
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- B.A. in English Literature & Creative Writing, with High Honors. University of Michigan, 2007.
Work experience
Self-employed
As a freelance editor of books and screenplays across many genres, companies I've worked with include United Talent Agency, The Cheney Agency, and NY Book Editors, as well as several production companies and individual author clients. My services include development and editorial work on scripts and manuscripts, scouting new projects and writers for top agencies, and analyzing books for film adaptation.
I also have professional experience as a freelance journalist, blogger, and creative copywriter. My writing has appeared in T: The New York Times Style Magazine, DuJour Magazine, Bustle, Gather Journal, Allure, and other publications.
The Cheney Agency (fka Elyse Cheney Literary Associates)
Did in-depth editorial work on fiction manuscripts and nonfiction book proposals in preparation for submission to publishers; held one-on-one editorial meetings with current and prospective agency clients; composed editorial letters; managed the process of submitting client projects to publishers for sale; evaluated queries, proposals, and manuscripts for representation; assorted administrative tasks.
United Talent Agency
Completed full written coverage on screenplays of every genre, including detailed development analysis of story, character, technique, and commercial/audience potential. Also provided similar coverage on published and unpublished book manuscripts and evaluated these works for film adaptation.
United Talent Agency
Assisted the head of UTA’s Independent Film Group and Partner in the Motion Picture Literary Department.
Maintained relationships with with high-profile talent and industry executives; tracked project status, contracts, and moneys; provided team support at the Sundance Film Festival; provided creative input on developing projects.
United Talent Agency
American Museum of Natural History
Participated in all aspects of the fundraising process, including: conducting prospect research to identify potential funding opportunities; working with program staff to compose proposals and reports for major Foundation funders; coordinating the donor attribution efforts of the entire Development Department; arranging meetings, lunches, tours, and other benefits for high-level donors; assisting with Museum fundraisers and other special events.
Portfolio
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