Tonya Woodworth

Tonya Woodworth – Editor

Seasoned editor with a strong attention to detail and an unwavering passion for the written word.

Overview

Tonya Woodworth is the founder of BookBound Media, LLC, a boutique public relations firm that provides PR and literary services primarily to new and seasoned authors. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, she holds a BA degree in communication from Oakland University and a MA degree in public relations from Full Sail University. She got her start in PR as a film publicity assistant for Terry Hines & Associates in 2007. In 2013, she left her position as an acquisitions editor at HCI Books to launch BookBound Media.
Services
Fiction
Anthologies Fantasy Mystery & Crime Romance Science Fiction Short Story Thriller & Suspense Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing Parenting & Families Psychology Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sex & Relationships Travel
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • valedictorian
Certifications
  • MA in Pubic Relations
  • BA in Communication

Work experience

BookBound Media

Jun, 2013 — Present

BookBound Media is a boutique public relations firm that provides PR and literary services to new and seasoned authors. By integrating traditional PR efforts with new media practices, BookBound Media helps clients meet both their short-term and long-term goals.

Health Communications, Inc.

Oct, 2008 — Aug, 2013 (almost 5 years)

Reviewed agented submissions for publication. Pitched titles to editorial board. Acquired ten to twelve titles per year. Managed and trafficked workflow and hired freelancers as needed. Proofread and copyedited manuscripts, back cover copy, contracts, promotional material, etc. Wrote, edited, and proofread catalog copy. Entered and updated content into title management system for Amazon and internal website feeds as needed.

Terry Hines & Associates

Jan, 2007 — May, 2007 (5 months)

Monitored and faxed daily press breaks for feature films. Attended screenings and submitted screening reports to leading motion picture companies. Hosted promotional events for new film releases. Interviewed local journalists for film critiques. Assisted in researching and executing promotion campaigns and updating media lists. Organized, filed, and mailed press and promotional materials.

Delphi

Sep, 2006 — Dec, 2006 (4 months)

Supported marketing, advertising, and media relations departments. Wrote press releases and articles for the Delphi Intranet site. Monitored regional and national publications for news clippings. Supported media events coordinator and conducted media research.

United States Marine Corps

Aug, 2000 — Aug, 2004 (almost 4 years)

Portfolio

Uncontrolled anger can be devastating, yet many people with serious anger issues don’t know how to change their behavior. In Overcoming Destructive Anger, psychologist Bernard Golden, an anger management specialist, offers concrete tools for turning destructiv... read more
There is a growing awareness that the body as well as the mind needs to be involved in therapy. Neuroscience and attachment theories have clearly demonstrated that emotion is a physiological as well as a mental phenomenon. Dr. Dayton's approach to experiential... read more
While each person’s path to Judaism is unique, they all share a deep sense of commitment to their newfound faith. Miriam, a highly successful nurse, chose to convert to Judaism on her own after becoming disillusioned by what she thought were Catholicism’s over... read more
Police Lieutenant Alan Crane is back for the second installment in The Light Bringer trilogy. In The Fallen, our main character continues on his epic, supernatural journey chasing an answer to the question that has plagued him for too many years―Why do people ... read more
The role divorce plays on emotional stability can be devastating for many men and women―anger, resentment, and a sense of loss often linger well beyond the life and death of the marriage. Since much of the stigma of the past has been lifted, many are discoveri... read more
Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Practice makes perfect. Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing. Failure is not an option. In today's perfection-obsessed culture, these are the maxims we live by. Yet, the damage that they cause is stifling. Ren... read more
WORDS ARE POWERFUL- they can inflict damage and they can heal. In this anthology of first-person accounts written by teenagers for both their peers and adults, words transform pain into hope and the possibility for change. Bullying Under Attack is an eye-openi... read more
Since the beginning, stories have been the primary tool used to pass down valuable lessons learned by the generations before us. These lessons help to guide us through challenges faced today. New York Times bestselling author Dan Clark has masterfully combined... read more
By sharing her personal journey through the pain she has suffered at the hands of her perpetrators, author Erin Merryn proves that one person can make a difference in the lives of others. Simply by speaking out and bringing the subject of child sexual abuse to... read more
From Hippocrates in ancient Greece to the medical healers of today, the impact that the mind-body connection has had on overall health has been widely recognized. And while advancements in technology are vast, the constraints of conventional medicine are an im... read more
Attached at the Heart offers readers practical parenting advice for the modern age. In its most basic form, "attachment parenting" is instinctive. A crying baby is comforted and kept close to parents for protection. If hungry, he or she is breastfed. And while... read more

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