About Me
Marketing & Editorial Expert
Welcome to my site!
I'm a multi-hyphenate professional with 6+ years of experience as an editor, journalist, and marketing expert. I’m passionate about storytelling that impacts target audiences and drives them to take action. Whether the end result is clicking play on a podcast, sharing an article/newsletter, or recommending a book to friend; I tell stories and craft messaging that yield positive outcomes.
Over the years, my various titles have advanced my skill set and refined how I approach my work, making me both creative and strategic. I’m a project management wiz who relies on data, organization, and imagination to meet my goals. My secret to success is leveraging my editorial expertise to capture and grow audiences.
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Podcast Marketing
Book Editing
The Devotional for Black Women - Ulysses Press (January 2024)
Role: Developmental Editor
I worked alongside the associate editor and author to improve the manuscript's content and structure. My primary goals included: refining the tone of the book, identifying holes in the text, ensuring writing consistency, and suggesting and making copy edits.
The Autism Workbook for Parents – Ulysses Press (March 2024)
Role: Copy Editor
Originally published in the early 2000s, The Autism Workbook
is now slated for a 2024 re-issue. Along with redesigning the cover,
the publisher wanted to update the book's language to match currently
acceptable terminologies and descriptions. I took charge of copy editing the existing manuscript to prepare the book for publishing.
Demystifying Promotion & Tenure: A Resource For Black Women – PLR Consulting Services (December 4, 2021)
Role: Editor
After the success of her newsletter guiding women on the tenure track, Dr. Pamela Leggett-Robinson of PLR Consulting decided to compile her expertise into a book that could reach a wider audience of women in academia. Through a recommendation from my former employee, I was selected as the book's editor. I worked with the author from the early stages to publication - which included rigorous stages of developmental and copy editing.
Select Writing
Audible: Leading the Charge in Audio Publishing
Bree Holt: An Intentional Gaze
Sasha-Gay: Tell us about your early life and introduction to the arts.
Bree Holt: I was introduced to photography early in my life, as my father is a photographer and both of my parents always took cool photos with their friends that I adored. After losing my mother as a teen, I understood the importance of capturing moments wi
Creative in Residence: Curatorial collective working to diversify art-museum workforce
“There are many ways in which this program is obviously timely, but it’s also very much ahead of the times when we think about the demands that are now being voiced ba
CDC Museum: A mixture of history, health and culture
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the state’s most distinguished government organizations, and their work has been very instrumental in protecting the health of individuals within t
Retail struggles and dated sales strategies cause concern, but hope is not lost
This culmination of tension was bred by declining sales for major retailers such as J.Crew, Nasty Gal and Ralph Lauren, and rather subtle inflections that would prove paramount in terms of relevance and sales: social media’s influence over buyer’s activity and it
Langston Amadi’s Creative Playground
Shanequa Gay’s Love Letter To The West End
Gay’s contribution, titled “Morni
Lake Claire Community Land Trust: An interactive green space backed by a resolute community
In 1980s Metro Atlanta, Arizona Avenue residents faced the effects of city-sprawling directly. However, some homeowners banded together and dared to challenge the ill-treatment of the land around them. As a small co
Pressures of motherhood: Women can have fulfillment without children
When I went home to Jamaica, the personal inquiry was constantly bestowed upon me. “You don’t have any kids yet?,” a family friend asked. “When are you going to have a little one?,” my younger cousin pressed. I was only 23, and found the prying utterly offensive, both to my w
Select Editorial Projects
Below is a list of creative projects I've orchestrated, including a print zine that I designed, contributed to, and edited all stories.
Quaint Revolt - Zine 000
Morpha by AB+DM
RISE OF THE ATLIENS by Christian Cody
The use of space and space-travel motifs combines familiar faces in the Atlanta arts scene, to depict the progression of ATL’s creative craftsmanship; shining so bright for the world to see an
My Ethos
My focus revolves around merging impactful design with compelling storytelling to drive tangible results. Through a fusion of my editorial prowess and marketing acumen, I craft polished copy that resonates with its intended audience. Over time, I've honed my skills in adhering to both the AP and Chicago style guides, ensuring the highest caliber of writing.
Be it an article, essay, or book, my editing approach emphasizes maintaining the author's voice while upholding rigorous editorial standards. I firmly believe that content should be accessible to all while maintaining precision. Armed with a strategic marketing mindset and a talent for captivating storytelling, I assist clients in creating content that not only engages but captivates even the most specialized audiences.
My Services
Editorial Services:
- Copyediting and Proofreading for books, articles, essays, and digital content.
- Manuscript Evaluation and Developmental Editing for non-fiction books, anthologies, and academic journals.
- Editorial Direction and Strategy for digital and print publications.
Content Creation:
- Freelance Writing for publications, writers/publishers, and brands.
- Content Curation and Creation for digital and print publications and brands.
- Feature Writing, Interviews, Profile Pieces, and Op-Eds.