Fans ❤️ Good Editing

I was fortunate to realize early in my career that someone gets to edit the books, games and magazines that I devoured as a fan. After editing more than 100 genre publications, I am no less a fan—and I’ve seen that quality editing helps turn casual consumers into die-hard enthusiasts.

I’ve edited and published roleplaying game adventures and sourcebooks that vary from short web-based pieces to 700-page books. No project is too small or too complex, including managing art and cartography orders. I’m well versed in adapting consumer-facing materials as trade marketing collateral and am happy to work on promotions as well as products.

Your website and social media feeds need attention as much as your products do. Don’t overlook these important channels—let’s partner to craft a successful online content strategy. I’m an experienced web producer who can help you “feed the beast” that keeps your online fans buzzing in between product releases.

As an seasoned editorial director and managing editor, I’m excited to work with publishers on project management, promotional campaigns and event planning. Let my experience help push your sales beyond your goals.

My work has been recognized by Games Magazine, the Pen & Paper Fan Awards, the Gen Con EN World RPG Awards, and the Origins Awards. Personally, I’ve been named Best Editor, Fan Favorite Editor and Best Publisher multiple times in industry award competitions. Let’s win the next one together!

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Project Catalog

Here’s an overview of the type of game- and science-fiction-related editorial work I’ve done. Also see my full bibliography.

Hardcover Rulebooks
and Campaign Settings
Sourcebooks and Adventures
Game Product Boxed Sets
Website Production
and Publishing
eBooks and Other
Digital Products
Books and Magazines
Consumer and Trade Marketing Campaigns
Special Projects and Events

Career Highlights

  • Directed all products and web content for small publishing company, Malhavoc Press. Included editing and project management of books for print and e-publication; contracting and overseeing writers, editors, and artists; managing licenses of our properties; working with vendors and sales staff; planning marketing campaigns, sales strategies, and promotional events; and updating company’s website weekly.
  • Popularized the eBook category for roleplaying game publishing in 2001 with my company’s first downloadable release The Book of Eldritch Might; by 2007 downloadable titles represented 11% of roleplaying game sales worldwide.
  • Led day-to-day management of Wizards of the Coast’s websites for Dungeons & Dragons and Star Wars games and Amazing Stories magazine. Included editing, project management, creation of web marketing plans, and liaison work with in-house teams.
  • Integrated web use into all aspects of a yearlong, multi-tiered marketing campaign for the relaunch of Dungeons & Dragons, a $17 million global product line at the time. This program’s success established the key role of online media marketing across the company’s brands.
  • Assigned and edited articles and stories for Amazing Stories, a quarterly science fiction magazine. Handled scheduling, process planning, and licensor relationships with Viacom, Warner Bros. and Lucasfilm. Worked with authors and graphics team, managed contracts and payments, directed convention presence, and created sales and publicity materials.

Services

Developmental editing: The most intensive stage of editing; may involve significant revision suggestions for clarity, pacing, and completeness. Think of this as the macro-edit, where any potential manuscript issues are identified and addressed.

Copyediting: After the developmental edit, this pass focuses on proper formatting, internal consistency, grammar, spelling, and adherence to style. This is the micro-edit, where the rough edges are smoothed out.

Proofreading: Final check of the manuscript for typos, misspellings, and similar errors. (It’s not recommended to use the same person as both copyeditor and proofreader.)

Manuscript review: High-level editorial review of nonfiction or fiction book-length manuscripts prior to submission to agents, publishers, or self-publication.

Content strategy and website management: A wide spectrum of services from channel strategy, website planning and card sorts to site migrations and content editing, formatting, and publishing.

Publishing and marketing consulting: Development of marketing and promotion plans (consumer and trade), campaign execution, and event planning.

“Meticulous editorial skills … no detail is ever overlooked.”

David Wise,
Director of Creative Services
at TSR, Inc.