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Isabel Kunkle

Middleboro

Summary

I'm a professional editor and writer with nearly twenty years of experience delivering high-quality content, meeting deadlines, and working with a wide range of people. You can see samples of my work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-kunkle-72915234/details/featured/.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Novelist

Sourcebooks
01.2010 - Current
  • Successfully delivers novel-length manuscripts while consistently meeting contractual deadlines.
  • Works closely with editorial and publicity departments to produce high-quality prose and engaging marketing material.
  • Maintains an authorial blog using the Wordpress content management system.

Editor

SmartBrief
10.2018 - 09.2025
  • Crafted nine newsletters for trade organizations, boosting engagement for the Modern Marketing Association's brief by 2% in a month.
  • Managed freelancers, enhancing content quality and meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Authored 12+ articles annually, integrating SEO strategies for broader reach and publishing with a custom WordPress platform.
  • Collaborated with sales and partners on content updates, ensuring alignment with goals.
  • Adopted new technology, AI tools, and strategies as needed.

Senior Editor

451 Research
10.2016 - 10.2018
  • Edited 120 documents yearly, refining content and style across 13 product lines.
  • Coordinated manuscript reviews with 100+ analysts, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Transitioned research to new dashboard, enhancing usability and writing marketing materials.
  • Proofread 12 presentations annually, aligning with client specifications.
  • Facilitated diverse projects with quick turnarounds and thorough follow-through.

Development Editor

Thomson Reuters
05.2010 - 06.2016
  • Ensured editorial consistency for 36 books annually during staff turnover.
  • Conducted monthly interviews with senior legal partners for content development.
  • Managed outreach and deadlines for 6-10 authors per book, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Edited and formatted content to align with company style standards.
  • Coordinated manuscript processes with authors and freelancers for seamless production.

Assistant Editor

O'Reilly Media
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Collaborated with teams to ensure timely book production and market analysis.
  • Evaluated proposals and drafted profit-loss charts for publication board decisions.
  • Coordinated with authors and departments to streamline production processes.
  • Conducted market research to enhance proposal evaluation and profitability.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication for efficient project completion.

Editorial Assistant

Spire Group
08.2006 - 03.2007
  • Assisted in research and writing, leading to successful article submissions.

Freelance Editor

Aspatore Books
08.2005 - 08.2006
  • Edited manuscripts for clarity and coherence, ensuring adherence to style guides.

Education

Bachelor's degree - English Language and Literature/Letters

Brown University
01.2005

High School - undefined

Phillips Academy Andover
01.2001

Skills

  • Editing
  • Writing
  • WordPress
  • Time Management
  • Project Management
  • Research
  • Communication
  • Book Acquisition
  • Newsletter Management
  • Copyediting
  • Proofreading
  • Content Management

Timeline

Editor

SmartBrief
10.2018 - 09.2025

Senior Editor

451 Research
10.2016 - 10.2018

Development Editor

Thomson Reuters
05.2010 - 06.2016

Freelance Novelist

Sourcebooks
01.2010 - Current

Assistant Editor

O'Reilly Media
01.2007 - 01.2009

Editorial Assistant

Spire Group
08.2006 - 03.2007

Freelance Editor

Aspatore Books
08.2005 - 08.2006

High School - undefined

Phillips Academy Andover

Bachelor's degree - English Language and Literature/Letters

Brown University

Contact

  • Massachusetts
  • 4844087935 (Home)
  • Isabelkunkle@gmail.com
  • Www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-kunkle-72915234 (LinkedIn)

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