Overview
Including a growing number of Reedsy projects, Travis has guided over 40 books to market. He has developed the works of first-time authors, prize-winning writers, fan favorites, trusted insiders, and hall of famers from all four major sports.
Now editor and contributor at TrueHoop, Travis crafts and publishes NBA features ranging from expert analysis and cutting-edge metrics to investigative reporting on sportswashing and financial corruption. He also has evaluated fiction and creative prose for "Passengers Journal," an envelope-pushing publication of literary fiction and visual arts.
A publishing writer in the fields of sports and fiction, Travis appreciates how challenging the drafting, editing, finishing, and publishing processes can be. His imaginative analysis, cinematic eye, and storytelling savvy will elevate your book, novel, short story, article, essay, or screenplay to its highest potential.
Though he bids selectively, Travis responds to all requests.
SPECIALIZATIONS
• Editorial Assessment
(structural analysis, tailored guidance, revision blueprint)
• Developmental Editing
(substance, structure, narrative)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
• Copy Editing
(line, formatting, polishing)
EDUCATION
• B.A. in Creative Writing — Lake Forest College
• M.A. in English — Western Illinois University
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• “Travis [is] a superbly skilled and creative editor …” — Myron Cope, E.P. Dutton Prize winner and Hall of Fame broadcaster
• “Any writer who appreciates thoughtful editing and enthusiastic support would consider working with Travis a privilege — as did I.” — Buddy Martin, NY Times best-selling author
• “Thanks to Travis — a great editor. Your tireless efforts and passion for this book made it worth reading.” — Leo Mazzone, legendary former Atlanta Braves pitching coach
FICTION
• Allium, A Journal of Poetry and Prose (pages below)
• On the Run Fiction
• The Dillydoun Journal
• Emerge Literary Journal
• Two-time NYC Midnight Short Story Contest semifinalist
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Foreign Teacher of Excellence Award for International Faculty (2018)
Work experience
Passengers Journal
• Read and reviewed fiction and creative prose submissions for this blossoming literary journal
• Participated in editorial roundtables and judged pieces for publication
TrueHoop
• Develop and curate NBA-related features on topics ranging from expert analysis to investigative reporting on sportswashing and corruption
• Contribute original long-form pieces and a running column on fantasy basketball
Sports Publishing LLC
• Cultivated 28 unique titles from concept to consumer, collaborating with celebrity authors such as Dennis Rodman, Myron Cope, and Leo Mazzone
• Guided authors through substantive edits while composing original marketing copy, assisting in graphic design, and proposing new series ideas
Self-employed
• Provided editorial guidance, cross-cultural solutions, and polished content for executives from China Investment Corporation, Mobike (China), and Samura Tokyo SIA (Latvia)
• Tailored 38 personal statements for Chinese postgraduate applicants to elite universities in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, UK, and US
Beijing Language and Culture University
• Served as Writing Courses Director for School of Applied Foreign Languages (SAFL) from 2018-20, reconstructing curriculum to improve overall academic integrity
• Taught four prerequisite undergraduate courses and three graduate-level courses with a workload ranging from 14-20 credit hours per semester
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