Tania Strauss

Brooklyn, NY USA
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Professional Experience

I'm a writer and editor with a background that spans multiple industries, disciplines, and areas of interest, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, film, museums, dance, fashion, and beauty. I currently work as a freelance editor of books and screenplays, primarily with United Talent Agency in Los Angeles and NY Book Editors in New York, though I take on additional projects for both corporate and private clients. I also read, analyze, and evaluate books for potential film adaptation. I have professional experience as a magazine contributor, blogger, corporate/professional writer, and grantwriter. Before becoming a full-time freelancer in 2013, I held staff positions in book publishing, film, and nonprofits. You can view my website at www.tlstrauss.com.

Expertise

Editor
4 Years
Writer
8 Years
Other, Specify
4 Years

Specialty

Entertainment
5 Years
Books & Literature
3 Years
Fiction
3 Years

Industries


Book Publishing Trade/B2B
3 Years
Mainstream Feature Film
5 Years
Nonprofit
2 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

8 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

United Talent Agency (10+), White Horse Pictures (6-10), NY Book Editors (6-10), Special projects for a well-known fashion stylist (6-10), Gather Journal (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

The Princeton Review (3-5)

Other Work History

I've held the following full-time positions: *Agency Assistant and In-House Editor; Elyse Cheney Literary Associates (New York). *Screenplay Editor and Story Analyst; United Talent Agency (Los Angeles). *Assistant to the Head of the Independent Film Group; United Talent Agency (Los Angeles). * Fundraiser and Grantwriter; American Museum of Natural History (New York).

Technical Skills

I have light experience with photo editing using Adobe Lightroom, and with web building and design using tools like Squarespace, Wordpress, Tumblr, etc.

Computer Skills

I am equally comfortable with Mac and Windows computers, and am fully proficient with Microsoft Office. I'm familiar with and can use all major social media platforms.

Equipment

I have a Macbook laptop, iPad, iPhone, and Canon G12 digital camera.

References

References available upon request.

Showcase

Writing Samples

A blog post meant to help new writers identify and correct common writing errors in their prose.
A blog post geared towards authors who wish to submit their manuscripts and book proposals to literary agents.
One of several salon and spa reviews written for the print edition of Allure Directory in 2011.