Experience

The Experiment, LLC

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acquiring Editor at Large

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Loganberry Books Inc

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer and Communications Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Relying upon my 8+ years of experience in book business, I handle communications and PR for Loganberry Books, including press-releases, event planning, social media, marketing campaigns, and traditional media appearances. I also serve as one of two main book buyers, evaluating Loganberry's inventory against publishers' frontlist and backlist, ordering the majority of new adult nonfiction and evaluating used and collectible acquisitions for Loganberry's 130,000+ volume inventory. I thrive in a specialized sales environment and nurture fruitful long-term relationships with customers and publisher sales reps alike.



KF Literary Scouting

• International Literary Scouting Consultant Reader

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Read manuscripts and quickly create customized reports for KF Scoutings' international client publishers on manuscripts' commercial and critical viability for different international markets based on my extensive experience of book markets and readerships worldwide. Read manuscripts and quickly create customized reports for KF Scoutings' international client publishers on manuscripts' commercial and critical viability for different international markets based on my extensive experience of book markets and readerships worldwide.



Aram Fox

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Literary Scout

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2017

  Scouting a wide range of trade titles, including Middle Grade and YA, genre fiction, commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction for more than a dozen publishers in Europe and Latin America Maintaining key contacts with US-based agents and publishers, meeting regularly in person and by phone to discuss their titles and authors and assessing the commercial potential for new projects based on my established knowledge of book markets worldwide Nurturing client relationships, providing guidance and resources for everything from acquisition budgets to key trends and publishing strategies Coordinating and overseeing administrative projects with office staff of three, providing direction, keeping tasks on schedule, overseeing the writing reports, FileMaker database management, and coordinating the creation, editing, assembly, and distribution of personalized client resources.



Simon & Schuster

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Subsidiary Rights Associate (Scribner/Touchstone)

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2015

  • Sell foreign and domestic subsidiary rights for Scribner, Touchstone, and North Star Way imprints, managing a frontlist of 60+titles and a prestigious backlist • Lead meetings with potential licensees and subagents, assessing licensees’ lists and presenting titles best suited • Serve as primary contact for Touchstone Publicity and Editorial Departments, attending author/agent meetings, assessing potential subrights potential of projects on submission, providing estimates for P&Ls • Liase with literary agents and authors to provide updates and answer questions • Order and track all contracts from drafting to signature for three imprints



Publishing Trendsetter

• Greater New York City Area

• Founder and Editor-in-Chief

  • Feb 2011 - Sep 2013

  Proposed and secured funding to develop a web-exclusive off-shoot of Publishing Trends, devoted to those in book business 10 years or fewer. Recruited more than 10 regular bloggers on a variety of subjects. Oversaw website and logo designers, managing development budget. Recruited summer intern, who functioned as Editorial Assistant. Coordinated weekly tasks with Ed.Assistant and oversaw topics, editorial critique, and publication schedules for bloggers and podcasters. Proposed and secured funding to develop a web-exclusive off-shoot of Publishing Trends, devoted to those in book business 10 years or fewer. Recruited more than 10 regular bloggers on a variety of subjects. Oversaw website and logo designers, managing development budget. Recruited summer intern, who functioned as Editorial Assistant. Coordinated weekly tasks with Ed.Assistant and oversaw topics, editorial critique, and publication schedules for bloggers and podcasters.



Publishing Trends and Market Partners International

• Greater New York City Area

• International Editor and Research Associate, Office and Communications Manager

  • Oct 2010 - Sep 2013

  • Served as first point of contact (including reception) and scheduling for all clients • Coordinated payroll, invoicing, and general relations with bookkeeper and accountant, using QuickBooks • Organized and coordinated annual events for 200+ guests, liaising with venue and catering staff • Managed company social media accounts and international team of bloggers • Oversaw construction of and ongoing updates to company websites • Supervised one intern per semester, managing project workflow and nurturing industry skills and knowledge ARTICLES CAN BE READ AT: http://www.publishingtrends.com/author/elisabeth-watson/



Loganberry Books

• Employee

  • May 2007 - Jan 2010

  - Successfully coordinated and hosted book signing and publicity event for 2 dozen authors, which was then attended by over 200 guests - Composed press releases and organized publicity website - Created online catalog of 150 collectible children’s titles - Prepared all records of expense accounts for 2007 and 2008 fiscal years - Wrote donation requests to local businesses for community benefit programs - Successfully coordinated and hosted book signing and publicity event for 2 dozen authors, which was then attended by over 200 guests - Composed press releases and organized publicity website - Created online catalog of 150 collectible children’s titles - Prepared all records of expense accounts for 2007 and 2008 fiscal years - Wrote donation requests to local businesses for community benefit programs



The Experiment

• Publication/Editorial Intern

  • May 2009 - Sep 2009

  - Used BookScan to compile comparative sales lists for over 25 titles- Americanized manuscript of UK cookbook for US publication- Analyzed and prepared reader’s reports for potential manuscripts for publisher’s evaluation- Checked first, second, and third passes from compositor against adjustments and proof-reader’s corrections- Composed original cover copy for the books Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food and Vegetarian Dishes from Across the Middle East

• Project Editor for US Publication of One Magic Square

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  - Researched and compiled reports of U.S. sales of competitive organic gardening titles- Prepared proposal for the purchase and reformatting of One Magic Square for U.S. edition of the book, leading to successful acquisition of rights by The Experiment - Extensively researched new North American data on agriculture and booming food movements (Slow Food, Locavore, etc)- Compiled new manuscript: Americanizing diction, spelling, measurement, inserting new data and illustrations, restructuring format according to proposal, and maintaining correspondence with author and Australian publisher



Laurel School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Archival Intern

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

  - Created new filing system for document archives, containing over 40 series - Compiled a new, user-friendly catalog, accessible by school faculty, students and alumnae - Assessed archives’ state of order and compiled detailed report - Created new filing system for document archives, containing over 40 series - Compiled a new, user-friendly catalog, accessible by school faculty, students and alumnae - Assessed archives’ state of order and compiled detailed report