Erin Clyburn Email & Phone Number

Birmingham, Al, Us

Represents authors to publishers, pitches projects, and negotiates deals between authors and publishers. Reads and evaluates manuscript submissions. Edits client manuscripts. Tracks and responds to author queries. Creates and updates shared team documents. Participates in team meetings, conferences, and workshops.

Freelance copy editor, proofreader, and fact checker for print and digital clients in food media and tech, including DoorDash, Caviar, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, Outside, and Food & Wine.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Copyedits and fact-checks print and digital content, including recipes and stories, for Food & Wine magazine. Assists the Copy Director in managing content through the production process. Works with editors to implement a consistent voice and recipe style. Edits and publishes recipes for a variety of Food & Wine digital initiatives.Previously held position: Copy Editor for Cooking Light magazine; Recipe Editor for the Time Inc. Food Studios and Producer for Time Inc.'s digital brands, including Well Done, MyRecipes, Extra Crispy, and Hello Giggles

Represents authors to publishers, pitches projects, and negotiates deals between authors and publishers. Reads and evaluates manuscript submissions. Edits client manuscripts. Tracks and responds to author queries. Creates and updates shared team documents. Participates in team meetings, writer discussion groups, and workshops. Contributes to team social media presence.

St. Louis, Missouri

Selected children's and adult trade books focused on appropriate themes and needs for public libraries and the K-12 and college market. Built relationships and developed sales and marketing strategies for customers including retailers and educational and library wholesalers and distributors, resulting in 20% sales growth each year. Conceptualized and implemented new product lines. Oversaw budgeting and strategic planning. Developed catalogs, advertising, and marketing materials and conducted social media efforts for the company. Planned, attended, and presented at industry events including trade shows and sales conferences. Managed inventory and assisted with buying. Built and managed title data.Previously held position: Collection Development Specialist

Style, grammar, and content editor for The Progressive Farmer magazine, a national, award-winning publication covering all facets of the agriculture industry. Edited stories for factual and grammatical correctness; wrote stories, photo captions, and headlines; conducted interviews; and served as contributing researcher. Previously held position: Editorial Intern

Headed a cataloging and archival project, assisted patrons with finding materials, assisted in the Southern Living photo studio, and helped to plan and coordinate book release parties and other events. Wrote stories and conducted interviews for Southword, SPC's internal magazine.

Ma, Children'S Literature

Activities and Societies: Francelia Butler Conference reading committee co-chair and arts/entertainment committee member

Ba, English

Activities and Societies: Opinion Writer for The Reflector newspaper, Sigma Tau Delta, Blackfriars Drama Society, Theatre MSU, Campus.