Mary Norris

Guilford, CT USA
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Professional Experience

Veteran nonfiction book editor/book doctor experienced in killer book proposals, insightful line editing, creative design/photo/art direction, smart contract negotiation, and helping editors meet deadlines and authors understand the publishing industry. Whether you are a writer with a book idea or an editor with a problem manuscript behind schedule, I can help.

Expertise

Editor
30 Years

Specialty

Food
12 Years
Lifestyle
12 Years
Travel
20 Years

Industries


Book Publishing Trade/B2B
30 Years
Book Publishing Consumer
30 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

30 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

National Geographic Society (1-2)

Other Work History

I recently left full-time work as Editorial Director of skirt! Books and Executive Editor for Lyons Press, imprints of Globe Pequot Press. I am now freelancing and eager to help authors, editors, and agents make terrific books.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat.

Equipment

I have a Mac and a PC! I also have a scanner.

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