Graham Tidlow
Freelance Editor
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented freelancer looking to transition into an in-house position as an editorial assistant or associate editor. Deadline-driven editor with flexibility and creativity in tuning a final manuscript. Clients praise meticulous attention to detail, professionalism, open and friendly communication, and adaptability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Copy Editor
Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
- Provide excellent, fast, and consistently high-quality work and communication as a top-rated freelancer for Upwork editing jobs
- Maintain focus, efficiency, and accuracy over multiple hours of detailed proofreading, copyediting, and the project proposal process, resulting in multiple 4.6+ star romance novels on Amazon
- Organize editing schedules, communicate with authors through Zoom and instant messaging, and track ongoing project proposals
- Draft convincing outreach tailored to the prospective client's specific needs and project goals
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
Editorial Intern
Knopf, Penguin Random House
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Performed administrative support for senior editors, including drafting emails, organizing schedules, and maintaining databases
- Facilitated mailings and drafted emails to authors, agents, and reviewers
- Wrote reader's reports, drafted rejection letters, and provided feedback on agented manuscripts, clearing a slush pile backlog of more than a year.
- Assisted editors with initial proofreading and layout.
Publicity Intern
Vintage & Anchor, Penguin Random House
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Under the supervision of legendary book publicist Russell Perreault, drafted, edited and distributed press releases, media advisories and other public relations materials.
- Worked on publicity campaign for the paperback release of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize winner The Underground Railroad, including the tweet campaign and press release
- Assisted in executing media strategies and campaigns for book releases, personally researching and securing interviews for authors.
- Maintained and updated media contact lists and databases for ease of access.
Education
Certification of Completion - Publishing
Columbia Publishing Course
Oxford, England10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English, Linguistics, And Contemporary Literature
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive
- Team Collaboration
- Error Spotting
- Copy Proofreading
- Developmental Editing
- Video Editing
- Attention to Detail
- Fact-Checking
- Deadline Attainment
Timeline
Freelance Copy Editor
Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
Editorial Intern
Knopf, Penguin Random House
09.2018 - 11.2018
Publicity Intern
Vintage & Anchor, Penguin Random House
02.2018 - 05.2018
Certification of Completion - Publishing
Columbia Publishing Course
Bachelor of Arts - English, Linguistics, And Contemporary Literature
College of William And Mary
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