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Madison, Wi, Us

Middleton Wi

Lead fiction development to create compelling book series, characters, and worlds for premier children's publisher and toy company. Supervise editorial and research staff, acquire and develop authors to write historical and contemporary fiction and nonfiction. Work with publishing partners (Penguin Random House, Scholastic, DK & others) and entertainment partners (Amazon, Sony, YouTube & others). Create digital content--games, apps, online engagement--and educational materials. Ensure that all content is high quality, on brand, and on budget.

Middleton, Wisconsin

Lead efforts to transform print books and storytelling into robust entertainment properties. Develop characters and story worlds for video, music, and interactive digital formats as well as print. Manage projects, budgets, and creative teams.

Middleton, Wi

Created fictional characters and award-winning book series (historical characters, Girl of the Year, Bitty Baby). Hired and managed authors, developed manuscripts, and supervised editorial teams to create inspiring fiction and nonfiction for young readers. Negotiated terms with agents, authors, producers. Created story worlds and developed content across media platforms (print, e-book, video, social media, games, apps, online engagement). Helped create marketing and PR campaigns to launch new book series and characters. Produced author videos for web. Wrote copy for museum-style exhibits and interactive retail displays. Supervised research, fact-checking, copyediting, and conversion of print titles to e-books.

Middleton, Wi

Wrote, edited, and developed fiction series and extensions (nonfiction, activity books, games). Hired and managed authors, supported launches with presentations, events.

Madison, Wi

Copyedited & proofread company's books, magazines, catalogues, newsletters, and marketing campaigns. Assigned & supervised work to freelance copyeditors.

Madison, Wi

Wrote and edited books, newsletters, journal articles, and policy analysis related to women's issues and gender equity on the 26-campus university system.

Madison, Wi

Wrote and edited for Academy publications, including magazine articles, PR materials, museum exhibits, book reviews, and a comprehensive study on the financial impact of the arts in Wisconsin.

Madison, Wi

Assistant to producer of documentary series on science & technology. Arranged VIP interviews, edited scripts and video footage.