Jasmine Richards Email & Phone Number

Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

We Imagine Differently...Storymix is a multi-award-winning fiction studio that works with emerging and established writers and illustrators from a diverse range of backgrounds to create high-concept, commercial children's fiction for publishers. These stories are guaranteed to thrill and entertain as well as reflect the world around us. Children from all backgrounds are the heroes in our stories. Storymix also consults for publishers, agents and other owners of brands who are keen… Show more We Imagine Differently...Storymix is a multi-award-winning fiction studio that works with emerging and established writers and illustrators from a diverse range of backgrounds to create high-concept, commercial children's fiction for publishers. These stories are guaranteed to thrill and entertain as well as reflect the world around us. Children from all backgrounds are the heroes in our stories. Storymix also consults for publishers, agents and other owners of brands who are keen to develop new content and concepts. Show less

Jasmine has written over 15 novels for children including a picture book and teen fiction. Her novels Book of Wonders, Secrets of Valhalla and Keeper of Myths are published by Harper Collins and she has also written under the pen name J D Sharpe with the novel Oliver Twisted published by Egmont.

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I was a senior commissioning editor at Oxford University Press Children’s Books for 5 years before heading up the Creative Kitchen [the in house book development division] . I have worked in publishing for 15 years or so and one questions that I often get asked is: ‘how do you become a commissioning editor?’ I do my best to answer that in the blog I have linked to below.

London, United Kingdom

My job at Working Partners involved generating ideas for children’s fiction series and then developing them into storylines. This was done both in teams and individually and I feel that my time there equipped me with the ability to work well in groups but also the facility to create independently and self-edit. I worked on lots of genres, including historical, horror and humour. I was the lead editor on several successful projects including Rainbow Magic [Orchard], Beast Quest [Orchard] and… Show more My job at Working Partners involved generating ideas for children’s fiction series and then developing them into storylines. This was done both in teams and individually and I feel that my time there equipped me with the ability to work well in groups but also the facility to create independently and self-edit. I worked on lots of genres, including historical, horror and humour. I was the lead editor on several successful projects including Rainbow Magic [Orchard], Beast Quest [Orchard] and My Secret Unicorn [Puffin]. Show less

London, United Kingdom

The Penguin Graduate Business Training Programme consisted of several placements across the company including an editorial role at Puffin and Hamish Hamilton and marketing and publicity at Penguin Press.

Oxford, United Kingdom

The Oxford Access Scheme is an organisation that aims to encourage students from inner-city schools to enter into Higher Education and to apply to the University of Oxford in particular. I grew up in a block of flats in North London and I believe that aspiration needs to be just as available as opportunity which is why it is key that young people see themselves represented in all areas. My key responsibilities included:· Organising and hosting summer schools for young… Show more The Oxford Access Scheme is an organisation that aims to encourage students from inner-city schools to enter into Higher Education and to apply to the University of Oxford in particular. I grew up in a block of flats in North London and I believe that aspiration needs to be just as available as opportunity which is why it is key that young people see themselves represented in all areas. My key responsibilities included:· Organising and hosting summer schools for young people.· Visiting schools and colleges to talk about the advantages of higher education· Obtaining sponsorship from corporations such as Goldman Sacs and BT for outreach projects Show less

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature/Letters, 2:1

English Language And Literature, English Language And Literature/Letters