Editing
LuLu in the Sky by Loung Ung
HarperCollins, Spring 2012
Prior to the manuscript’s submission to a literary agent, Girl Friday completed a developmental and line edit of Ung’s memoir about finding love and peace as a survivor of the Cambodian genocide.
Prior to the manuscript’s submission to a literary agent, Girl Friday completed a developmental and line edit of Ung’s memoir about finding love and peace as a survivor of the Cambodian genocide.
Cartopia: Portland’s Food Cart Revolution by Kelly Rodgers and Kelley Roy
Roy Rodgers Publishing, 2010
Kelly and Kelley were working with several Portland writers to publish a book about Portland’s food cart phenomenon. They hired Girl Friday to help them work out a logical framework for the book, which combines history, a cart guide, and city planning information, and then to line edit the various writers’ contributions to make the text more cohesive.
Kelly and Kelley were working with several Portland writers to publish a book about Portland’s food cart phenomenon. They hired Girl Friday to help them work out a logical framework for the book, which combines history, a cart guide, and city planning information, and then to line edit the various writers’ contributions to make the text more cohesive.
I Survived the Killing Fields by Seng Ung
Girl Friday did a comprehensive developmental edit, followed by a detailed line edit of Seng Ung’s self-published memoir covering his life under the Khmer Rouge and his move to Seattle, where he started a family and opened his own successful restaurant. Since English is not Seng’s native language, Girl Friday worked closely with Seng to hone and polish his story for an American audience.
Artisan Cheese Making at Home by Mary Karlin
Ten Speed Press, 2011
Tapped by Ten Speed Press for holistic work on a manuscript due to production, Girl Friday worked with author Mary Karlin and inhouse staff to edit this contemporary guide to making 100 artisan cheeses at home. Tasked with reducing the manuscript by about one-third, and working with a variety of text styles, from scientific formulas to recipes to tips, Girl Friday worked under an extremely tight deadline to deliver a tight, cohesive book that retained its wonderful comprehensive nature.
Tapped by Ten Speed Press for holistic work on a manuscript due to production, Girl Friday worked with author Mary Karlin and inhouse staff to edit this contemporary guide to making 100 artisan cheeses at home. Tasked with reducing the manuscript by about one-third, and working with a variety of text styles, from scientific formulas to recipes to tips, Girl Friday worked under an extremely tight deadline to deliver a tight, cohesive book that retained its wonderful comprehensive nature.
The Great Workplace by Michael Burchell and Jennifer Robin
Jossey-Bass, 2011
Girl Friday worked closely with authors Michael Burchell and Jennifer Robin to ensure their manuscript was production-ready when it was delivered to Jossey-Bass. The scope of the project included some developmental edits, but primarily line edits. We made sure that the authors’ voices blended well together, and that the content remained accessible to a lay-reader, while still offering new challenges to an experienced business leader.
Girl Friday worked closely with authors Michael Burchell and Jennifer Robin to ensure their manuscript was production-ready when it was delivered to Jossey-Bass. The scope of the project included some developmental edits, but primarily line edits. We made sure that the authors’ voices blended well together, and that the content remained accessible to a lay-reader, while still offering new challenges to an experienced business leader.
Writing & Collaboration
Forever Paris: 25 Walks in the Footsteps of Chanel, Hemingway, Picasso and More by Christina Henry de Tessan
Chronicle Books, March 2012
Girl Friday had the idea for a travel guide of historic walks. We created the book proposal, came up with the people to be featured, did the background research, created the walks, wrote the text, generated the maps in Google Maps, and did the photo research.
Girl Friday had the idea for a travel guide of historic walks. We created the book proposal, came up with the people to be featured, did the background research, created the walks, wrote the text, generated the maps in Google Maps, and did the photo research.
The Letter by Marie Tillman
Grand Central, Spring 2012
Girl Friday worked in close collaboration with Marie Tillman on her memoir about the six years that followed the loss of her husband, Pat Tillman, while he was serving in Afghanistan.
Girl Friday worked in close collaboration with Marie Tillman on her memoir about the six years that followed the loss of her husband, Pat Tillman, while he was serving in Afghanistan.
The Custom-Fit Workplace by Joan Blades and Nanette Fondas
Jossey-Bass, 2010
Moveon.org co-founder Joan Blades and Harvard MBA Nanette Fondas tapped Girl Friday to collaborate on a cutting-edge business book. For this project, we performed in-depth research, conducted interviews with industry experts and ordinary business people, and translated this information into professional yet accessible prose, all on a tight timeline.
Moveon.org co-founder Joan Blades and Harvard MBA Nanette Fondas tapped Girl Friday to collaborate on a cutting-edge business book. For this project, we performed in-depth research, conducted interviews with industry experts and ordinary business people, and translated this information into professional yet accessible prose, all on a tight timeline.
The Spear and the Egg by Jo Luck
Heifer International retained Girl Friday to collaborate with its long-term CEO and President, Jo Luck, on her memoir about global adventures at the organizations’ helm.
City Walks: Seattle
Chronicle Books, 2009
The Chronicle City Walks series editor tapped Girl Friday to write the Seattle guide for this popular line of card decks. We came up with the fifty walks; plotted each route; chose the shops, restaurants, and sites highlighted on each card; and then provided the series editor with complete guided walks and maps for each, all on a tight four-month turnaround.
The Chronicle City Walks series editor tapped Girl Friday to write the Seattle guide for this popular line of card decks. We came up with the fifty walks; plotted each route; chose the shops, restaurants, and sites highlighted on each card; and then provided the series editor with complete guided walks and maps for each, all on a tight four-month turnaround.
Annual Gala Auction Catalog for The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2006 – present)
Girl Friday pens descriptive marketing copy for the hundreds of items donated each year to the annual gala auction, performing research as necessary for items from elegant African safaris to world-class Cabernets. GFP has consistently met deadlines while working with the coordinator using Auction Tracker specialty software. A “hot sheet” pitches the most valuable items for the gala.
Case Study on Computer Management System for Seattle Children’s Hospital
Goose Networks, 2010
Goose Networks asked Girl Friday to interview key Seattle Children’s employees and write a case study for Goose to use on their website. We researched the various ways in which the software tool Goose designed for the hospital had increased parking revenue and encouraged sustainable behavior, then wrote a compelling case study demonstrating the results.
Goose Networks asked Girl Friday to interview key Seattle Children’s employees and write a case study for Goose to use on their website. We researched the various ways in which the software tool Goose designed for the hospital had increased parking revenue and encouraged sustainable behavior, then wrote a compelling case study demonstrating the results.
Book Development
The Centerpiece Cupcake by Jennifer Shea
Shea hired Girl Friday to develop a book proposal featuring Trophy Cupcake’s successful cupcakes and party ideas. We worked with Shea to create an outline, sample chapter, and photo samples, all to make a solid package to send to publisher.
Stuntman! by Hal Needham, proposal
Little, Brown and Company, February 2011
Girl Friday was hired by celebrated stuntman Hal Needham to shape a draft of his manuscript into a marketable book proposal. Working closely with Needham and his agent, we delivered the overview and marketing sections, a compelling About the Author page, and a narrative table of contents.
Girl Friday was hired by celebrated stuntman Hal Needham to shape a draft of his manuscript into a marketable book proposal. Working closely with Needham and his agent, we delivered the overview and marketing sections, a compelling About the Author page, and a narrative table of contents.
A Moment’s Peace by Elizabeth Irvine, proposal
Bright Sky, 2010
Initially in the market for a book proposal edit, Irvine liked the initial work so much that she asked Girl Friday to collaborate on the proposal more extensively. We then helped the author find a publisher and negotiated the three-book contract. Girl Friday was also hired by Bright Sky to continue working with the author, performing development edits and proofreads on two of the resulting books.
Initially in the market for a book proposal edit, Irvine liked the initial work so much that she asked Girl Friday to collaborate on the proposal more extensively. We then helped the author find a publisher and negotiated the three-book contract. Girl Friday was also hired by Bright Sky to continue working with the author, performing development edits and proofreads on two of the resulting books.
A Long Trek Home by Erin McKittrick, proposal
Mountaineers Books, 2009
Girl Friday was asked to review and edit a proposal the author had put together for her ambitious journey by foot from Seattle to Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. We helped her shape the concept behind the book and some of the themes she would explore, then helped her polish her proposal. After suggesting appropriate editors to submit it to, the project was snapped up by Mountaineers Books and published in late 2009.
Girl Friday was asked to review and edit a proposal the author had put together for her ambitious journey by foot from Seattle to Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. We helped her shape the concept behind the book and some of the themes she would explore, then helped her polish her proposal. After suggesting appropriate editors to submit it to, the project was snapped up by Mountaineers Books and published in late 2009.
Talking Dirt by Annie Spiegelman, proposal
Perigee Trade, 2010
Published author Annie Spiegelman asked Girl Friday to help her craft a book proposal for a new project on organic gardening. We not only helped her craft the proposal and edit the sample materials, but worked closely with Spiegelman in developing a structure for the book. The project was bought by Perigee, a division of Penguin Books.
Published author Annie Spiegelman asked Girl Friday to help her craft a book proposal for a new project on organic gardening. We not only helped her craft the proposal and edit the sample materials, but worked closely with Spiegelman in developing a structure for the book. The project was bought by Perigee, a division of Penguin Books.
Project Management
It Gets Better
Penguin, March 2011
Following the extraordinary success of Dan Savage and Terry Miller’s It Gets Better Youtube project, Penguin wanted to rush a book version to press. Girl Friday worked closely with Savage and Miller to cull the strongest and most varied clips, convert them to prose, edit them, and make sure all permissions issues were in order. It Gets Better became a New York Times bestseller the week of its release.
Following the extraordinary success of Dan Savage and Terry Miller’s It Gets Better Youtube project, Penguin wanted to rush a book version to press. Girl Friday worked closely with Savage and Miller to cull the strongest and most varied clips, convert them to prose, edit them, and make sure all permissions issues were in order. It Gets Better became a New York Times bestseller the week of its release.
eNotes
Girl Friday was hired by eNotes to write, design, proofread and fact-check 50 lesson plans for teachers to use in the classroom, focusing on great works of literature from Shakespeare to Sherman Alexie.
Nordstrom Guide to Men’s Everyday Dressing by Tom Julian
Chronicle Books, Spring 2010
Hired by Chronicle Books, Girl Friday served as the liaison between the two project teams at Nordstrom and Chronicle. Girl Friday attended weekly meetings with Nordstrom and reported back to the Chronicle team, kept track of the production schedule, and stayed in close contact with the writer to ensure timely delivery of a clean manuscript. We then edited the content in both manuscript and layout forms, helping to ensure the images matched the content and that the prose was clear and true.
Hired by Chronicle Books, Girl Friday served as the liaison between the two project teams at Nordstrom and Chronicle. Girl Friday attended weekly meetings with Nordstrom and reported back to the Chronicle team, kept track of the production schedule, and stayed in close contact with the writer to ensure timely delivery of a clean manuscript. We then edited the content in both manuscript and layout forms, helping to ensure the images matched the content and that the prose was clear and true.
Seattle Climate Action Highlights 2009 and 2010
The City of Seattle hired Girl Friday to write, edit, and perform project management for a report on the City’s climate protection progress for 2009 and 2010. Working from existing press releases and content gleaned through new interviews, Girl Friday wrote original content for an outline set by the Office of Sustainability and Environment. We also mapped out the layout for the booklet, suggested images and visuals, and assisted with selecting and overseeing the project’s designer and proofreader.
Publicity
Doubleday
While working at Doubleday, Andrea managed national campaigns for bestselling and notable authors such as Jeff Lindsay, Water Kirn, Pulitzer Prize-winner Tim Page, Orange Prize-winner Valerie Martin, and many others.
Kim Ricketts Book Events
While working at KRBE, Andrea managed local publicity for a variety of literary and cookbook authors including Laurie David, Rene Redzepi, Steven Johnson, Rowan Jacobsen and Guillermo del Toro.
Emotional Freedom by Dr. Judith Orloff
Andrea organized local tour publicity for this best-selling author including coverage from The Seattle Times, Chat with Women and others
The Business of Books with Jen Worick and Kerry Colburn
Andrea worked with local and authors and publishing gurus Worick and Colburn on their ‘Business of Books’ series with the Hotel 1000. Coverage included KUOW, The Seattle Times, KKNW’s Chat with Women and others.