Affiliate Member Directory
Art Directors
Barbara Scott-Goodman is an author, art director, and designer of cookbooks and lifestyle books. Barbara writes, “I have designed, written, packaged, and produced a number of books for many publishers including Penguin, Chronicle, and Rizzoli. I have also worked as a design and editorial consultant for traditional publishers and self-publishing projects. I love books!”
I’m an award-winning designer of book covers and complex interiors, including art directing photographers and illustrators. My experience includes cookbooks, architecture, arts and crafts, kids, corporate histories, sports, how-tos, interior design/decorating, wellness, and photography books. Clients include Abrams, Chronicle Books, Callisto Media, DK, Melcher Media, The Monacelli Press, Quarto, and Sterling. Let’s talk about your project.
Kelly Design NYC is a boutique graphic design studio in the West Village of NYC, where award-winning design is created for trade book publishing. With a specialization in type-driven design for visually oriented illustrated book interiors and covers, I focus primarily on non-fiction: gift books, cookbooks, intriguing collectibles, picture books and health for both adult and tween markets.
I can handle a book beginning with just the manuscript and visually develop the content, arranging the visual hierarchy to work with the text. Or I can edit existing art to best convey the essential communication.
I’ve created books for a number of the big five publishing houses as well as small book publishers. I moved onto books after a career in editorial design and art direction at major publications in NY (Mademoiselle, Esquire, Entertainment Weekly, Spin and Newsweek—among others).
I’m open to opportunities for projects with smart, fun, collaborative clients.
TPC is a Boston/NYC-based creative biz specializing in Art Direction, Design, Production, Photography and Illustration (editorial and kidlit). Publishing clients include Scholastic Inc.; Little Bee (Bonnier); Capstone; Albert Whitman & Co.; Cantata Learning; The Book Shop Ltd. (for Race Point Publishing, Sterling Innovation, Thunder Bay Press); PrintMatters (Lonely Planet Kids); Insight Editions; Enchanted Lion; Mason Crest; Girl Scouts of America; Mango and Marigold Press (formerly Bharat Babies); Tighe (Houghton Mifflin, National Geographic); DuoPress and Free Spirit Publishing.
Whether you need a cookbook designed, origami photographed, custom special effects created, paper engineering crafted, the world’s cutest polar bear drawn and brought to life for a picture book or graphic novel, or your entire season of titles marketed online or at point-of-purchase, TPC’s all over it! Make stuff . . . every day! Hooray!
I worked for most major publishing houses as a designer, art director, and illustrator of children’s books. Have recently written a book, so I am considered a new author, even though I’m old!
Copyeditors
With 35 years in publishing (including being an award-winning national magazine editor), I have deep experience in all aspects of editorial production. I’ve edited or copyedited hundreds of books in all genres, for all ages and all types of publishers. I have special expertise in cookbooks and animals, history, and sports.
Freelance copy editor and proofreader. Proficient in Chicago Manual of Style. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends. I’m a friendly soul with proven ability to handle award-winning books.
I’m a writer, editor, and quality-focused project manager with more than 20 years of combined experience in book packaging and managing editorial for some of the biggest publishers in the U.S., and I’ve written dozens of nonfiction books (as L.J. Tracosas). Clients appreciate that I’m a thorough and eagle-eyed editor, a proactive project manager and teammate, and a detailed and enthusiastic writer. I truly love everything about the bookmaking process, from idea development to final files. Let’s collaborate!
We provide professional copyediting, proofreading, indexing, and translation services (in English, Portuguese, and Spanish) for nonfiction, academic, legal, scholarly, and trade publications. We help clients improve the quality of their writing, from resumes to websites—and more. Let us help you make your words shine.
Designers
Barbara Scott-Goodman is an author, art director, and designer of cookbooks and lifestyle books. Barbara writes, “I have designed, written, packaged, and produced a number of books for many publishers including Penguin, Chronicle, and Rizzoli. I have also worked as a design and editorial consultant for traditional publishers and self-publishing projects. I love books!”
Working directly for publishers or in partnership with book packagers, Tom Carling has produced hundreds of children’s trade and school/library nonfiction books for publishers such as Scholastic, National Geographic Kids, Time Inc, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Dorling Kindersly (Eyewitness). This naturally led to assignments from high school and college textbook publishers, like Macmillan Learning, who, wishing to tap Tom’s expertise in trade publications for young readers, have engaged him to design some of their most important titles in the sciences and humanities. Tom lives and works out of his loft in lower Manhattan, next to the Brooklyn Bridge.
I’m an award-winning designer of book covers and complex interiors, including art directing photographers and illustrators. My experience includes cookbooks, architecture, arts and crafts, kids, corporate histories, sports, how-tos, interior design/decorating, wellness, and photography books. Clients include Abrams, Chronicle Books, Callisto Media, DK, Melcher Media, The Monacelli Press, Quarto, and Sterling. Let’s talk about your project.
Kelly Design NYC is a boutique graphic design studio in the West Village of NYC, where award-winning design is created for trade book publishing. With a specialization in type-driven design for visually oriented illustrated book interiors and covers, I focus primarily on non-fiction: gift books, cookbooks, intriguing collectibles, picture books and health for both adult and tween markets.
I can handle a book beginning with just the manuscript and visually develop the content, arranging the visual hierarchy to work with the text. Or I can edit existing art to best convey the essential communication.
I’ve created books for a number of the big five publishing houses as well as small book publishers. I moved onto books after a career in editorial design and art direction at major publications in NY (Mademoiselle, Esquire, Entertainment Weekly, Spin and Newsweek—among others).
I’m open to opportunities for projects with smart, fun, collaborative clients.
I work with authors and publishers to design and format book interiors and covers for print and e-books. I’m available to work on just about any type of book, from those that are mostly text to more complicated books with photographs, tables, and other elements.
SparkerLit Studio is an art and design studio specializing in stories and goods for kids and kids-at-heart to illuminate the world.
TPC is a Boston/NYC-based creative biz specializing in Art Direction, Design, Production, Photography and Illustration (editorial and kidlit). Publishing clients include Scholastic Inc.; Little Bee (Bonnier); Capstone; Albert Whitman & Co.; Cantata Learning; The Book Shop Ltd. (for Race Point Publishing, Sterling Innovation, Thunder Bay Press); PrintMatters (Lonely Planet Kids); Insight Editions; Enchanted Lion; Mason Crest; Girl Scouts of America; Mango and Marigold Press (formerly Bharat Babies); Tighe (Houghton Mifflin, National Geographic); DuoPress and Free Spirit Publishing.
Whether you need a cookbook designed, origami photographed, custom special effects created, paper engineering crafted, the world’s cutest polar bear drawn and brought to life for a picture book or graphic novel, or your entire season of titles marketed online or at point-of-purchase, TPC’s all over it! Make stuff . . . every day! Hooray!
Editors
I have 20+ years of publishing experience in all kinds of subject matters ranging from self-help and psychology, art and design, YA and middle grade novels, illustrated children’s books, games, and novelty formats. My skills include editorial project management, copyediting, proofreading, manuscript and layout reviews.
With 35 years in publishing (including being an award-winning national magazine editor), I have deep experience in all aspects of editorial production. I’ve edited or copyedited hundreds of books in all genres, for all ages and all types of publishers. I have special expertise in cookbooks and animals, history, and sports.
An experienced and collaborative trade publishing professional with editorial and rights experience. Specializing in design-focused practical non-fiction books, working with a wide-range of publishing and creative people. I can offer services in the following areas:
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With 15+ years of children’s publishing experience ranging from novelty books to YA, I cook up delicious stories of all sorts. My mission is to create the special sauce that makes each project sizzle. Services include book packaging, consulting, content development, writing, editing (from assessment to proofing), and project management.
It’s been my pleasure to work on hundreds of titles for clients ranging from Chronicle Books to Bravery Magazine. I develop board books, picture books, chapter books, and nonfiction for kids. I also consult on new imprints and help publishers expand strategically.
I’m a writer, editor, and quality-focused project manager with more than 20 years of combined experience in book packaging and managing editorial for some of the biggest publishers in the U.S., and I’ve written dozens of nonfiction books (as L.J. Tracosas). Clients appreciate that I’m a thorough and eagle-eyed editor, a proactive project manager and teammate, and a detailed and enthusiastic writer. I truly love everything about the bookmaking process, from idea development to final files. Let’s collaborate!
Over a decade of experience in all facets of book production from initial proposal to printer-ready files, including writing, copy- and developmental editing, project management, and proofreading.
With in-house experience at a big publisher, a small publisher/packager, and a proprietary publishing program, I have deep understanding of clients’ and readers’ needs. An independent editor for more than a dozen years, I offer developmental and line/copy editing for nonfiction books/book-plus in: lifestyle/home/ garden/nature, basic crafts, health/fitness, reference, and more.
Ghostwriters
I write books and, on occasion, other materials from scratch or rewrite them from under-par manuscripts.
Illustrators
TPC is a Boston/NYC-based creative biz specializing in Art Direction, Design, Production, Photography and Illustration (editorial and kidlit). Publishing clients include Scholastic Inc.; Little Bee (Bonnier); Capstone; Albert Whitman & Co.; Cantata Learning; The Book Shop Ltd. (for Race Point Publishing, Sterling Innovation, Thunder Bay Press); PrintMatters (Lonely Planet Kids); Insight Editions; Enchanted Lion; Mason Crest; Girl Scouts of America; Mango and Marigold Press (formerly Bharat Babies); Tighe (Houghton Mifflin, National Geographic); DuoPress and Free Spirit Publishing.
Whether you need a cookbook designed, origami photographed, custom special effects created, paper engineering crafted, the world’s cutest polar bear drawn and brought to life for a picture book or graphic novel, or your entire season of titles marketed online or at point-of-purchase, TPC’s all over it! Make stuff . . . every day! Hooray!
Indexers
We provide professional copyediting, proofreading, indexing, and translation services (in English, Portuguese, and Spanish) for nonfiction, academic, legal, scholarly, and trade publications. We help clients improve the quality of their writing, from resumes to websites—and more. Let us help you make your words shine.
Photo Editors
Accomplished photo editor with 20 years of experience with special focus on photography rights management. Research photography, utilizing a full range of sources including stock houses, news organizations, government and military agencies, museums, public domain sources and individual photographers. Secure rights and clearances, pursue and process permissions requests and negotiate fees. Possess excellent communication and project/time management skills.
Client list: National Geographic, Guideposts, HistoryNet, Jones & Bartlett Learning, QuadGraphics, PreMediaGlobal, Cengage Learning, Aptara, Storey Publishing, Rodale Publishing, Bill Smith Studios, CoreKnowledge, Everyday Health, Perfect Sense Digital, Federated Media (American Express), Revolution Health Group.
Doing business as Lemon Snap Picture Services, I provide photo, image, art, illustration and motion research; image and text permissions, rights and copyright clearance; image vendor fee negotiation; digital asset management (DAM); image file procurement; image editing/manipulation; editorial/location photography. As a parent of two school-aged kids and spouse to a public school teacher, I have special interests in projects related to education, media literacy, the arts, social justice, and history.
Current and past clients include: DK (Dorling Kindersley), Encyclopedia Britannica, HistoryNet, National Geographic Kids, National Geographic Learning/Cengage, Remedy Health, Soomo Learning, SPi Global, Stonesong Press, Vista Higher Learning, Wasai, WonderLab Group.
Production Specialists
TPC is a Boston/NYC-based creative biz specializing in Art Direction, Design, Production, Photography and Illustration (editorial and kidlit). Publishing clients include Scholastic Inc.; Little Bee (Bonnier); Capstone; Albert Whitman & Co.; Cantata Learning; The Book Shop Ltd. (for Race Point Publishing, Sterling Innovation, Thunder Bay Press); PrintMatters (Lonely Planet Kids); Insight Editions; Enchanted Lion; Mason Crest; Girl Scouts of America; Mango and Marigold Press (formerly Bharat Babies); Tighe (Houghton Mifflin, National Geographic); DuoPress and Free Spirit Publishing.
Whether you need a cookbook designed, origami photographed, custom special effects created, paper engineering crafted, the world’s cutest polar bear drawn and brought to life for a picture book or graphic novel, or your entire season of titles marketed online or at point-of-purchase, TPC’s all over it! Make stuff . . . every day! Hooray!
Project Managers
I’m a writer, editor, and quality-focused project manager with more than 20 years of combined experience in book packaging and managing editorial for some of the biggest publishers in the U.S., and I’ve written dozens of nonfiction books (as L.J. Tracosas). Clients appreciate that I’m a thorough and eagle-eyed editor, a proactive project manager and teammate, and a detailed and enthusiastic writer. I truly love everything about the bookmaking process, from idea development to final files. Let’s collaborate!
Proofreaders
I am a copy editor, proofreader and sensitivity reader. I review content in all formats (text, images, videos) for authenticity, problematic language and internalized bias as it applies to race, culture, gender, mental and physical ability, etc.
My motivation is two-fold: helping the author uniquely craft their message, with clear intention and helping ensure the audience receives that intended message. My superpower is finding the synergy between the intent of the author and the impact on the reader. Creating space for all voices to be heard and represented accurately is one of my passions.
Freelance copy editor and proofreader. Proficient in Chicago Manual of Style. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends. I’m a friendly soul with proven ability to handle award-winning books.
I’m a writer, editor, and quality-focused project manager with more than 20 years of combined experience in book packaging and managing editorial for some of the biggest publishers in the U.S., and I’ve written dozens of nonfiction books (as L.J. Tracosas). Clients appreciate that I’m a thorough and eagle-eyed editor, a proactive project manager and teammate, and a detailed and enthusiastic writer. I truly love everything about the bookmaking process, from idea development to final files. Let’s collaborate!
Publishing Consultants
Tenth Muse is on a mission to elevate the voices and stories of Black, Brown and historically marginalized people. We offer marketing, publicity, branding, strategy, and workshops aimed at helping our clients find and connect with their target markets.
Rewriters
I write books and, on occasion, other materials from scratch or rewrite them from under-par manuscripts.
Sensitivity Readers
I am a copy editor, proofreader and sensitivity reader. I review content in all formats (text, images, videos) for authenticity, problematic language and internalized bias as it applies to race, culture, gender, mental and physical ability, etc.
My motivation is two-fold: helping the author uniquely craft their message, with clear intention and helping ensure the audience receives that intended message. My superpower is finding the synergy between the intent of the author and the impact on the reader. Creating space for all voices to be heard and represented accurately is one of my passions.
I work with authors and publishers to design and format book interiors and covers for print and e-books. I’m available to work on just about any type of book, from those that are mostly text to more complicated books with photographs, tables, and other elements.
Writers
Barbara Scott-Goodman is an author, art director, and designer of cookbooks and lifestyle books. Barbara writes, “I have designed, written, packaged, and produced a number of books for many publishers including Penguin, Chronicle, and Rizzoli. I have also worked as a design and editorial consultant for traditional publishers and self-publishing projects. I love books!”
With 35 years in publishing (including being an award-winning national magazine editor), I have deep experience in all aspects of editorial production. I’ve edited or copyedited hundreds of books in all genres, for all ages and all types of publishers. I have special expertise in cookbooks and animals, history, and sports.
An experienced and collaborative trade publishing professional with editorial and rights experience. Specializing in design-focused practical non-fiction books, working with a wide-range of publishing and creative people. I can offer services in the following areas:
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With 30+ years of experience as a writer and editor, I’ve written about 100 non-fiction books for kids and teens (fave topics include history, biography, sports, and culture). My background is in consumer journalism, so I’m also open to projects targeted to grown-ups.
As a kidlit writer and ghostwriter, I’ve authored over 125+ titles for many different publishing houses. I write for all ages and on a variety of fiction and non-fiction subjects, including history, biography, Jewish culture, animals and the natural world, health and guidance, and popular culture. I pride myself on my collaborative style, efficiency, and ability to produce high quality work under tight deadlines.
With 15+ years of children’s publishing experience ranging from novelty books to YA, I cook up delicious stories of all sorts. My mission is to create the special sauce that makes each project sizzle. Services include book packaging, consulting, content development, writing, editing (from assessment to proofing), and project management.
I’m a writer, editor, and quality-focused project manager with more than 20 years of combined experience in book packaging and managing editorial for some of the biggest publishers in the U.S., and I’ve written dozens of nonfiction books (as L.J. Tracosas). Clients appreciate that I’m a thorough and eagle-eyed editor, a proactive project manager and teammate, and a detailed and enthusiastic writer. I truly love everything about the bookmaking process, from idea development to final files. Let’s collaborate!
Over a decade of experience in all facets of book production from initial proposal to printer-ready files, including writing, copy- and developmental editing, project management, and proofreading.
Nora Neus is an Emmy-award nominated freelance writer, journalist, and author, available for writing projects including ghostwriting, adaptation, and full IP development in both childrens and adult projects. She has a specialty in sequential storytelling and graphic novels, both fiction and nonfiction, for all ages. Nora has published books with Hachette, Little, Brown, and Beacon and articles in the Washington Post, CNN, VICE News, POLITICO Magazine, The Guardian, and more.
I worked for most major publishing houses as a designer, art director, and illustrator of children’s books. Have recently written a book, so I am considered a new author, even though I’m old!
I write books and, on occasion, other materials from scratch or rewrite them from under-par manuscripts.
Typesetters