Todd Manza - Editor
Independent developmental and copy editor working with writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, from first draft to final polish.
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Overview
During a career spanning nearly twenty years, I have been privileged to collaborate with a variety of writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Whether I’m working with a first-time author or a seasoned professional, a scholar or a nonprofit organization, a writer of fiction or a graduate student preparing a dissertation, I undertake everything from developmental editing to final proofreading.
I know how important your work is to you, and I always strive to provide helpful, friendly feedback. I can provide you with early-draft developmental editing, copy editing, or final proofreading. In all cases, my experience as a reader and in publishing enables me to act as an interface between you and your audience, and my strong track record of satisfied clients indicates that writers agree.
I know how important your work is to you, and I always strive to provide helpful, friendly feedback. I can provide you with early-draft developmental editing, copy editing, or final proofreading. In all cases, my experience as a reader and in publishing enables me to act as an interface between you and your audience, and my strong track record of satisfied clients indicates that writers agree.
Languages
English (US)
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Science Fiction
Thriller & Suspense
Non-Fiction
Humanities & Social Sciences
Political Science & Current Affairs
Work experience
Freelance editor
Self-employed
January, 2001
–
Present
(almost 20 years)
Independent editor working with private clients, trade and university presses, and nonprofit organizations. This work ranges from initial development to final proofreading and may include some or all of the following:
* Copyediting and formatting manuscripts to prepare them for publication. This sometimes includes incorporating author responses after an initial edit.
* Editing and coordinating inclusion of figures, tables, illustrations, and other manuscript elements.
* Checking for accuracy and congruence of bibliographies, reference lists, and footnotes or endnotes.
* Querying facts or phrasing as needed while respecting an author’s unique voice.
Louisiana State University Press
Self-employed
January, 2017
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Present
(almost 4 years)
Publisher of scholarly and general interest books.
Columbia University Press
Self-employed
January, 2015
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Present
(almost 6 years)
Publisher of scholarly and trade books in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
Macmillan Publishers
Self-employed
January, 2014
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Present
(almost 7 years)
Publisher of fiction and nonfiction under eight imprints. I have edited books published by Forge, Griffin, Minotaur, St. Martin's, Thomas Dunne, Tor, and Tor Teen.
Asian Development Bank
Self-employed
January, 2009
–
December, 2014
(almost 6 years)
International nongovernmental organization producing technical and policy-related publications on regional development and finance.
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Self-employed
January, 2004
–
Present
(almost 17 years)
Publisher of trade nonfiction books on progressive business and personal practices and current events.
Copper Canyon Press
Self-employed
January, 2001
–
December, 2009
(almost 9 years)
Independent poetry press with a focus on carefully edited, beautifully crafted books.
Portfolio (46 selected works)
Deep (Stage Dive Series Book 4)
Scott, Kylie
The Ironsmith: A Novel
Guild, Nicholas
Nightstruck
Black, Jenna
BEACH TOWN
Andrews, Mary Kay
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
Perkins, John
The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
John Perkins, Tom Taylorson, Blackstone Audio, Inc.
The B Corp Handbook, Second Edition: How You Can Use Business as a Force for Good
Honeyman, Ryan, Jana, Tiffany, Marcario, Rose
The Power of a Single Number: A Political History of GDP
Lepenies, Philipp
Narrative in Social Work Practice: The Power and Possibility of Story
Burack-Weiss, Ann, Lawrence, Lynn Sara, Mijangos, Lynne Bamat, Charon, Rita
Cataclysms: A New Geology for the Twenty-First Century
Rampino, Michael
Down the Up Staircase: Three Generations of a Harlem Family
Haynes, Bruce, Solovitch, Syma
Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector (Columbia Business School Publishing)
Liedtka, Jeanne, Salzman, Randy, Azer, Daisy
Pragmatism and Naturalism: Scientific and Social Inquiry After Representationalism
Bagger, Matthew C., Bagger, Matthew C., Davis, Scott, Frankenberry, Professor Nancy, Godlove, Terry, Kahn, Jonathon, Kitcher, Philip, Proudfoot, Wayne, Raposa, Michael, Stout, Jeffrey, Wetzel, Jim
The Black Circle: A Life of Alexandre Kojève
Love, Jeff
The President on Capitol Hill: A Theory of Institutional Influence
Cohen, Professor Jeffrey E.
The Putin System: An Opposing View
Yavlinsky, Grigory
Race Capital?: Harlem as Setting and Symbol
Fearnley, Andrew M.
The Brain in Context: A Pragmatic Guide to Neuroscience
Moreno, Jonathan D., Schulkin, Jay
Southern Hyperboles: Metafigurative Strategies of Narration (Southern Literary Studies)
Choiński, Michał, Romine, Scott
Operation Dimwit: A Penelope Lemon Novel (Yellow Shoe Fiction)
Majors, Inman, Griffith, Michael
Housewitch: A Novel
Schickel, Katie
Fear the Darkness: A Novel (Brigid Quinn Series Book 2)
Masterman, Becky
The Ripper Gene: A Novel
Ransom, Michael
Impasse: A Novel
Buckingham, Royce Scott
Torn: A Novel (The Feuds Series)
Hastings, Avery
Flying: A Novel (Flying Series)
Jones, Carrie
THE MERMAID'S SECRET
Schickel, Katie
Sanctuary Bay: A Novel
Burns, Laura J., Metz, Melinda
Summer Days and Summer Nights: Twelve Love Stories
Perkins, Stephanie
Stripped Bare: A Novel (A Kate Fox Mystery Book 1)
Baker, Shannon
Every Anxious Wave: A Novel
Daviau, Mo
Todd has 1 review
Professionalism
Professionalism
Quality
Quality
Value
Value
Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
Todd was a consummate pro throughout the entire process. Expectations were set clearly, we cleared out all questions and doubts before either of us committed to the project, and communication was very quick and open from beginning to end. His feedback on my work matched all my initial requirements. I would absolutely hire him again and recommend him to fellow authors.
Raphael Relat, August 2020
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