Her service is fast and an absolute bargain." "Taryn sees overarching issues and has a keen eye for detail. Manuscript Coaching: this could mean anything! Reach out to me to tailor a service to your needs. Manuscript read, in-line comments, 8-15 page editorial letter, unlimited query passes, up to 3 video or phone calls, and revision outline review Manuscript read, 8-15 page editorial letter, up to 3 query passes, and up to 1 video or phone call regarding my notes Unlimited Query Passes + Synopsis + 1st ten page (or first chp) review My goal is that you will have the tools you need to write a stronger book next time. My favorite part of the whole publishing industry is the query letter, and I've been known to write and critique them for fun.Īt the end of our time working together, my goal is for you to have more than a stronger manuscript. I believe no idea is ever too weird or too big or too unsaleable. I love plot, story structure, high-concept premises, and character arcs. It also means that my suggestions are only suggestions: you have the final say. That means tailoring my communication, explanation, and feedback to the way you work. I'm here to help you achieve your goals for your book in the way that is the most effective for you. In my non-book life, I am a national champion powerlifter and fitness coach, and I love thinking of my job as an editor the same way I think of my fitness coaching. For the last few years, I have been an acquiring editor of kids' nonfiction with The Quarto Group, where I specialize in novelty, interactive, and book-plus formats across classic science and history topics.
From there, I moved to Disney Publishing where I honed my ability to work with already existing stories in fresh, new ways. Meanwhile, I was hired as a show writer at Disney Parks, where I worked on stories told through a different format.
Over the five years I spent as a freelance editor, I worked with hundreds of authors, many of whom signed book deals with major houses. I quickly fell in love with the behind-the-scenes of books, moving to start a freelance editing business (teen novel critiques from the point of view of a teen) as I continued to intern and assist at a variety of remote publishing jobs. My first job in publishing was an internship with Andrea Brown Literary at age 18. My professional background includes experience with The Walt Disney Company, Andrea Brown Literary, The Bent Agency, Movable Type Management, and The Quarto Group. Hi, I'm Taryn! I have ten years of experience in fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults.
Kerri Maniscalco, #1 NYT bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper "Taryn has a natural talent (read: superpower) for identifying areas in manuscripts to be strengthened/improved."
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