Overview
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Laura E. Thompson

Fort Mill,SC

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-owner, Developmental Editor, Social Media Manager, Assistant Cover Artist

Writer’s Journey Editing Services
10.2023 - Current
  • Provide Developmental Editing for Fiction and Non-fiction novels.
  • Supply Beta reading and Proofreading services.
  • Impart author counseling and education throughout the editing process and beyond during the author’s publishing journey.
  • Give assistance to the Line/Copy editor by reviewing the manuscripts for grammar, spelling, prose, tense, and character point of view errors.
  • Review the Line/Copy editor’s work to double-check for missed errors.
  • Manage social media accounts, which include Threads, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
  • Create ads and other promo content to connect with authors.
  • Manage client tracker and budget tracking.
  • Provide assistance in creating cover art.
  • Manage the editing of the company website.
  • Manage profiles on the Editorial Freelance Association (EFA) Website.
  • Hold a 100% client satisfaction rating, no complaints, and received client referrals.
  • Out of the total clients that have continued to publish, 99% have returned for more projects.
  • Https://www.writers-journey.com/

PUBLISHED INDIE AUTHOR

01.2013 - Current
  • Written over twenty Fiction novels, published twelve novels and one short story.
  • Other books pending editing and publication.
  • Fantasy: (Epic, With Romance, Young Adult Hero’s Journey, Paranormal/Portal).
  • Romance: (Open door with spice, Romantasy, Love Triangle/Polyamorous, Traditional Monogamous, LGBTQ Representation with a heavy emphasis on Bisexual Romance).
  • Young Adult Coming of Age Drama: (Inspired by my true experiences growing up with Epilepsy. Mental health, suicide prevention, physical disabilities/conditions, body image struggles, and grief are all topics covered in the series.)
  • Other genres written, pending publishing: (Historical Women’s Lit., Polyamorous Romance, Children’s Books, Mystery).
  • Manage social media for three pennames, which include: Threads, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn.
  • Produced ads and promotional materials, event posts, and fellow author collaboration promotional materials.
  • Manage/Edit/Update author website, Amazon author pages, and two Linktrees.

Freelance Developmental Editor Part-time

01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Provided Developmental Editing for Fiction and Non-fiction novels.
  • Supplied Beta reading and Proofreading services.
  • Gave author counseling and education throughout the editing process.

Timeline

Co-owner, Developmental Editor, Social Media Manager, Assistant Cover Artist

Writer’s Journey Editing Services
10.2023 - Current

Freelance Developmental Editor Part-time

01.2015 - 01.2020

PUBLISHED INDIE AUTHOR

01.2013 - Current
Laura E. Thompson