Editor

Amy Deputato

Bloomfield, NJ ***** • Email: ***********@*****.*** • Mobile: 201-***-****

Book Editor

Experienced, well-qualified, and meticulous editor with more than twenty years in book publishing and particular expertise in nonfiction guides on topics including pets, crafts, gardening, and cooking.

— Key Qualifications —

Skilled at managing full-cycle book projects from acquisition through approval of printer proofs.

Proficient at all phases of editing, including developmental editing, copyediting, line editing, and proofreading.

Establishes and maintains relationships with authors and freelancers, including indexers, proofreaders, and photographers.

Creates captions, cover copy, marketing and catalog text, and any additional copy needed for completion and promotion of books.

Well versed in current Chicago Manual of Style rules and practices.

Capable photo researcher; knowledgeable about copyright and reproduction matters, Creative Commons, and stock photo usage.

Advanced user of Microsoft and Google applications with basic InDesign skills.

Professional Experience

Callisto Media, New York, NY

Book Editor, Activities & Interests, 2022

Oversaw development and publication of prescriptive nonfiction books based on data-driven content strategies and on accelerated schedules. Enforced milestone deadlines to meet to-printer and on-sale dates. Partnered with acquisitions team in evaluating writing samples and approving authors. Reviewed book outlines to ensure logical and comprehensive presentation of content. Launched new projects with production team and authors. Served as author liaison through all stages of publication, including accepting manuscript milestones and guiding authors through each review phase. Collaborated with art directors to select high-quality, relevant photography within budgetary limits, assisted with mood-board creation, and reviewed interior book templates. Contributed to design and cover concepts for each book. Collated and relayed corrections to art and production teams. Approved final interior and cover proofs for printing. Hired and managed freelance development editors, technical editors, and other contractors as needed. Provided feedback on cover copy and marketing copy.

Fox Chapel Publishing/Lumina Media (formerly i5 Publishing), Mount Joy, PA/Metuchen, NJ

Book Editor, 2014 to 2022

Managed editorial side of book-publishing projects from manuscript submission through final approval of printer proofs in accordance with publication schedules. Worked closely with art directors in reviewing design elements and relaying text corrections; used InDesign to make copy and layout changes. Guided authors on creating book proposals and developing chapters in presubmission stages as well as in updating content and images for revised editions. Performed comprehensive developmental, line, and copy edits and proofread final layouts. Created and proofed catalog, marketing, advertising, and cover copy. Edited copy for social-media posts. Assessed potential new projects and assisted with planning each season’s new releases. Served as liaison to vendors and publishing partners. Researched and selected images for books and wrote accompanying captions.

Selected Contributions:

Served as lead editor on numerous books nominated for and selected for industry awards.

Invited by Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) to conduct editorial Q&A sessions with aspiring authors.

BowTie Publications, Freehold, NJ

Book Editor

2004 to 2013

Edited and proofread manuscripts and layouts at all phases of publication. Collaborated with art department on book design, reviewed page design with art directors, and laid out pages in InDesign. Contributed to acquisitions process by reviewing and giving feedback on book proposals. Created online content for breed-club pages on DogChannel.com. Wrote captions and cover copy as well as copy for catalogs, book alerts, advertisements, sales presentations, and other promotional materials; provided ghost-written book text as needed. Created and edited book indexes. Hired and managed freelance photographers; selected author-provided and stock images for books. Assisted in development of publication schedules; coordinated with editors, authors, and photographers to ensure compliance to deadlines.

Selected Contributions:

Served as lead editor on numerous award-winning books.

Represented company at industry functions, including Book Expo America, DWAA awards banquet, and Westminster Kennel Club dog show.

Accompanied authors to media appearances as publisher liaison.

Supervised and coached junior editors.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Arts, English

Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey), Ewing, NJ

Dean’s List

Order of Omega Greek Honor Society

TSC Scholar/Athlete

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