Professional Experience
I have 20 years of experience in the Children's Publishing industry as a writer and an editor. I have written for both picture book and middle grade audiences. I love the challenge of writing to the specifications of publishers, and I especially love to tackle funny, feisty characters.
Expertise
Book Author
8 Years
Editor
15 Years
Writer
15 Years
Specialty
Books & Literature
12 Years
Family, Children & Teenagers
12 Years
Fitness
10 Years
Industries
Broadcasting - News - Radio (Local)
2 Years
Book Publishing Consumer
20 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
12 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Brainpop (3-5), Harper Collins (3-5), iUniverse (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Sky Pony Press (1-2)
Other Work History
Senior Editor, Disney Hyperion 2007-20010
Editor, Harcourt Children's Books 2000-2007
Assistant Editor, Orchard Books, 1999-2000
Foreign Language Skills
some French
Unions
Freelancers Union
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, Indesign
Equipment
Laptop, Ipad, Nook, Nokia Digital Camera, Google Books, Nook ereader, Kindle Ereader
References
See website: www.tamsonweston.com
Awards
Minnesota Book Award, Dupree Award (Emerson College)
Associations
SCBWI
