Megan Peace
Naperville,IL
Summary
Dynamic Senior Editor with a proven track record at Scholastic Inc., excelling in manuscript editing and author collaboration. Spearheaded the development of award-winning titles, leveraging project management expertise and market awareness. Cultivated strong author relationships, fostering creativity and growth. Initiated a mentorship program, enhancing team synergy and talent development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Editor
Scholastic Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- Edit several award-winning and bestselling titles on the Graphix list, which is the graphic novel imprint at Scholastic, reflecting a diverse roster of talent and stories.
- Foster a supportive, encouraging connection with seasoned and debut authors on their manuscripts, tailoring feedback in an individualized way so they can produce their best work with confidence.
- Complete portfolio reviews for rising seniors at a variety of colleges, providing constructive feedback and insight for growth.
Editor
Scholastic Inc.
03.2019 - 11.2022
- Actively sought talent through online channels to conceptualize and develop projects suitable for publication.
- Evaluated projects’ commercial potential while considering the competitive market, frontlist and backlist titles, and areas for growth and opportunity.
- Prepared projects for acquisition by requesting cross-channel pre-commitments, completing acquisitions memos, running P&Ls, researching comp titles, and strategically positioning submissions against the imprint’s list and the industry at large.
Associate Editor
Scholastic Inc.
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Readied all book content for publication by providing editorial notes to authors, generating continuity guides for colorists, populating transmittals and forms, submitting material for copyediting, proofreading routing materials, conceptualizing exclusive items, and reviewing proofs for color and content.
- Managed metadata by refreshing content for relevance, selecting effective key words for searchability, monitoring changes on retailer websites, and working with metadata and sales teams to ensure updates were carried through.
Assistant Editor
Scholastic Inc.
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Partnered with the associate publisher on two #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book series by making conceptual and line edits, monitoring titles for series continuity, and maintaining the brand of a high-profile author.
- Oversaw ebook development by preparing transmittals, collaborating with design to update content, conceptualizing backlist ads, and performing quality assurance checks on e-readers.
Editorial Assistant
Scholastic Inc.
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided editorial support by reading and reporting on submissions, populating fact sheets, creating catalog and jacket copy, and contributing ideas for marketing and publicity campaigns.
- Proposed and implemented the Scholastic Trade Mentorship Program, which pairs senior staff with junior employees.
Education
MASTER OF FINE ARTS - WRITING FOR CHILDREN
New School University
New York, NY06-2013
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - PUBLISHING
New York University
New York, NY06-2010
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA06-2007
Skills
- Project management and editorial planning
- Manuscript editing and author collaboration
- Talent scouting and market awareness
Accomplishments
- The New Girl, New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Indie bestseller
- Four Eyes Series, Indie bestseller
- Mabuhay!, Eisner Nominee; Asian/Pacific Americal Award for Literature Honor
- Stars in Their Eyes, Stonewall Honor
- Nat Enough, New York Times bestseller
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Editor
Scholastic Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Editor
Scholastic Inc.
03.2019 - 11.2022
Associate Editor
Scholastic Inc.
06.2017 - 03.2019
Assistant Editor
Scholastic Inc.
06.2016 - 05.2017
Editorial Assistant
Scholastic Inc.
11.2013 - 06.2016
MASTER OF FINE ARTS - WRITING FOR CHILDREN
New School University
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - PUBLISHING
New York University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH
University of Iowa
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