Whitney McGruder

Author Success Advisor (ASA) at Manuscripts
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Provo, Utah, United States, US
Languages
  • German -
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Experience

    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Author Success Advisor (ASA)
      • Feb 2023 - Present

      I connect with authors throughout their time working with Manuscripts and help provide a bird's eye view of the publishing process. I answer their questions about publishing with Manuscripts or publishing in general.

    • Revisions Editor (RE)
      • Jul 2021 - Present

      I regularly guide authors from the development editing stage to the copy editing stage. Along with providing two full rounds of revisions, I also provide practical, tailored marketing advice based on each author's publishing goals, genre, and personal circumstances. Overall, I serve as a guide through hybrid publishing.

    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Manager
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      I usually reach out on the author's behalf to solicit ARC reviews, opportunities to celebrate their release in person, and more. I ensure the marketing schedule goes as planned and each author has the resources and people they need to get their book out there and achieve their publishing goals. I usually reach out on the author's behalf to solicit ARC reviews, opportunities to celebrate their release in person, and more. I ensure the marketing schedule goes as planned and each author has the resources and people they need to get their book out there and achieve their publishing goals.

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • WritersDomain Support Team Member
      • Jul 2017 - Jan 2022

      I run the social media pages and blog for WritersDomain. As a part of a blog team, I am in charge of scheduling and creating content for our target audience.

    • Senior Content Editor
      • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

      Performs QA reports for 2–4 editors to evaluate their editing and communication skills. I also train other new editors about SEO, communicating with writers, and speedy proofreading. Otherwise, I send emails weekly with my analyses, lead group activities, and lead group stretches to promote focus and team unity. Earned the Above & Beyond Award in 2016 which recognizes my efforts over a quarter for the entire department.

    • Junior Content Editor
      • May 2014 - Aug 2015

      Performed copyediting, substantive editing, and proofreading for 400-word blog posts intended to improve search optimization for other companies. Consistently edited about 50 articles a day. Trained in popular SEO practices. Proficient in proofreading based on American, Canadian, and Australian grammar rules. Awarded Employee of the Month recognition in June 2015.

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • Senior Writer and Copywriter
      • May 2015 - Jan 2017

      Provided weekly blog articles for an online small business, varying from 800–1000 words in length. My post popular posts surround topics like feminism and body positivity. Along with SEO-friendly posts, I contributed a lot of copywriting work to help rewrite product descriptions and the About Us text. I also provide social media support by scheduling posts and pins via Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. Provided weekly blog articles for an online small business, varying from 800–1000 words in length. My post popular posts surround topics like feminism and body positivity. Along with SEO-friendly posts, I contributed a lot of copywriting work to help rewrite product descriptions and the About Us text. I also provide social media support by scheduling posts and pins via Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.

    • Editor
      • Mar 2014 - Jan 2015

      Received and edited 3 full fiction manuscripts and edited both for copyediting and substantive edits. I set aside my own time to edit from home to promptly finish each manuscript. Received and edited 3 full fiction manuscripts and edited both for copyediting and substantive edits. I set aside my own time to edit from home to promptly finish each manuscript.

    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Aquisitions Editor (Intern)
      • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

      Worked for 10 hours a week. Read incoming manuscripts and analyzed writing skills for potential publication. Pitched solicited manuscripts and proposals found during work and after office hours. Wrote cover blurbs and ad blurbs for various nonfiction books. Created indexes for nonfiction works using InDesign. Worked for 10 hours a week. Read incoming manuscripts and analyzed writing skills for potential publication. Pitched solicited manuscripts and proposals found during work and after office hours. Wrote cover blurbs and ad blurbs for various nonfiction books. Created indexes for nonfiction works using InDesign.

Education

  • Brigham Young University
    Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
    2008 - 2014

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