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Storyscaping in the Realm of Book Editing

Melanie Saxton

Available on Amazon I’ve always loved storytelling, from the time I repeated fairy tales to my siblings to the time I began writing magazine editorials and editing books. A master’s degree in mass communication/digital media made sense because my self-publishing authors needed help in marketing their books.

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How To Find Experienced Book Editors

Melanie Saxton

In my ongoing pursuit of a master’s degree in digital media, I’ve taken communication courses, digital writing courses in advertising, marketing, and social media, as well as screenwriting and digital media law and ethics courses (which covered copyright and intellectual property).

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Who Needs a Marketplace Copywriter?

Melanie Saxton

I work in the world of words, from book editing, ghostwriting, and copyediting to editorial journalism. That’s part of the reason I’ve pursued a much later-in-life master’s degree in digital media. See AWAI’s Pricing Guide for a loose approximation of what I charge.

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People Round-Up, Mid October 2023

Publishing Trends

She was formerly editorial assistant at Little, Brown and Company. Masie Cochran , editorial director, has been appointed as interim publisher. She will still continue to serve in her role as editorial director. Grace Rambo , has been promoted to senior manager of advertising and paid digital media.

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What to do With an English Degree Besides Teach: 7 Unconventional Suggestions

Make a Living Writing

To get your foot in the door, some other job titles to look for are: editorial assistant , production assistant , marketing assistant , and literary agency assistant. Editors work in book publishing as well as in industries such as journalism, magazines, digital media, advertising, and more.

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5 Real Media Pitch Examples (w/ Tips) to Help Your PR Strategy

Ashleyn Writes

If you’re interested in securing podcast interviews, guest posts, or maybe even landing something bigger like a magazine opportunity or digital media feature from different media publications that are out there, keep reading. You may be interested in: Marketing & PR Planning 101: How to Build an Editorial Calendar.

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People Round-Up, Early April 2023

Publishing Trends

Leigh Haber joins Zibby Media as Strategic Advisor. She was formerly Editorial Director of Oprah’s Book Club and Books Editor for O Magazine. Most recently she was Division Director of Curriculum, Digital Media, and Communications at the Smithsonian Science Education Center. At SBR Media , Kim Tatum becomes Agent.