Anna Madden
TX
Summary
Acquisitions Editor adept in managing fiction projects. Curated themed anthologies, enhanced community relations at major conferences, and executed key developmental edits. Skilled in elevating publication standards to author and team satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Acquisitions Editor
Dark Matter INK
09.2022 - Current
- Created submission guidelines to maintain brand's distinct dark science fiction flavor.
- Led and supported the reading team in managing selections to organize anthologies aligned with specific themes.
- Provided developmental and line edits for upcoming books, collaborating closely with writers.
- Promoted at conferences such as Worldcon and World Fantasy.
Short Fiction Writer
Self Employed
05.2016 - Current
- Secured publications for more than 40 short stories and poems in diverse magazines and anthologies.
- Developed targeted short fiction for various markets and thematic requirements.
- Promoted author brand through strategic use of social media.
- Facilitated and managed critique sessions for writers and editors, enhancing collaborative review processes.
Associate Editor
Dark Matter Magazine
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Supported the editor-in-chief in finalizing selections during open reading periods.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed short stories and editorial pieces for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Missouri
Kansas City05-2013
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Writing short fiction & essays
- Copy editing
- Community relations
- Project management
- Deadline driven
Accomplishments
- Rhysling Award nominated poet
- Member of Codex Writers
- Published short fiction writer
- Featured short story of Hexagon Magazine, Issue 4
- Included work in multiple best-of fiction anthologies
- Winner of Solarpunk Magazine and Apparition Lit flash fiction contests
Timeline
Acquisitions Editor
Dark Matter INK
09.2022 - Current
Associate Editor
Dark Matter Magazine
08.2020 - 09.2022
Short Fiction Writer
Self Employed
05.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Missouri
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