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Assistant Editor

The Curie Society, Vol. 3: Game of Code

 

Published by EEP Universe and MIT Press

Editor: Adam Staffaroni
Assistant Editor: Kat Vendetti
Story Editor: Megan Logan

Written by Barbara Perez Marquez, Pencils by Sonia Liao, Inks by Jane McIlvaine, Colors by Johanna Taylor, Letters by Josh Reed
 

Responsibilities​​:​

  • Coordinated with authors, artists, and senior editor to edit YA graphic novel through each stage of production

  • Independently edited and managed production of two backup comics​​​​

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Wayward Kindred

 

Published by TO Comix Press

Editor: Allison O’Toole

Assistant Editors: Ashanti Fortson and Kat Vendetti

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Credits:

  • “Cursed Uncle Teoscar” by Meaghan Carter

  • “The Egret Widow” by Goldie Shen, Joyce Chau, and Nikki Powers

  • “From the Ground Up” by K. Kelsay and Nikki Powers

  • “Grounded” by Casey Blandford, Val Wise, DJ Chavis, and Nikki Powers

  • “Ill Will” by Sunita Balsara and Katie Hicks

  • “Sap and Seed” by H. Pueyo and Dante Luiz

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Responsibilities​​:​

  • Reviewed over 400 pitches and portfolios

  • Assisted in curating lineup of 17 stories

  • Managed 6 teams of writers and artists

  • Edited 6 comics through each stage of production

  • Proofread final proofs

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Copy Editor

Forever After

 

Published by WEBTOON

Written by Violet Matter, Illustrated by Hannah Patten, Layouts by Valery Yu, Backgrounds by Megan Roberts, Letters by Kylie Hunsinger​

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Responsibilities​​:​

  • Provided quality control for 140-episode webcomic with more than 25 million views and 424,000 subscribers

  • Copyedited scripts and proofread final letters for formatting, grammar, spelling, usage, and consistency across episodes in accordance with CMOS, WEBTOON house style, and comic lettering conventions

  • Collaborated with team of 7 to compromise on and implement story solutions

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Nine Ways From Sunday: MFA22 Thesis Exhibition Catalog

 

Published by Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Art​

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Responsibilities​​:​

  • Copyedited foreword and 9 essays by art historian, writer, and independent curator Jenny Wu in accordance with CMOS​

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Virtually Yours

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Published by ComiXology and Dark Horse​

​Written by Jeremy Holt, Illustrated by Elizabeth Beals, Letters by Adam Wollet, Design by Tim Daniel

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Responsibilities​​:​

  • Copyedited final letters for formatting, grammar, spelling, usage, and consistency​

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Proofreader

AndWorld Design​​

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Responsibilities​​:​

  • Proofread comics, prose, and reader letters for multiple publishers with fast turnaround in accordance with CMOS and comic lettering conventions

  • Developed and maintained style sheets for 10+ series across multiple publishers

  • Collaborated with team of proofreaders to delegate workload

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AWA Studios​​

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Credits:​

  • Kill or Be Killed by Peter Tieryas and Mike Choi

  • Look Out by Dan Baillie and Tim Bradstreet​

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Responsibilities​​:​

  • Proofread illustrated graphic novels for clarity, consistency, style, and grammar in accordance with CMOS​

  • Develop style sheets to maintain consistency of terms and typography

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Editorial Assistant​

WEBTOON Unscrolled​​

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Credits:​

  • Daybreak, Vol. 1

  • Death of a Pop Star, Vol. 1

  • Everything Is Fine, Vol. 1–2

  • GremoryLand, Vol. 1

  • Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell, Vol. 1

  • The Kiss Bet, Vol. 1–2

  • Mafia Nanny, Vol. 1

  • Morgana and Oz, Vol. 2

  • Noblesse, Vol. 1–2

  • Third Shift Society, Vol. 1–2

  • True Beauty, Vol. 1–3, 7

  • Your Throne, Vol. 1

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Responsibilities​​:​

  • Proofread print volumes of multiple webcomics with up to 1 billion views and more than 7 million subscribers for clarity, consistency, style, and grammar in accordance with CMOS, Wattpad house style, and comic lettering conventions​

  • Develop style sheets to maintain consistency of terms and typography for multiple series

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Catalyst Prime

 

Published by Lion Forge

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Credits:

  • Accell #13–17, Vol. 3–4: Edited by Shawna Gore, Written by Joe Casey, Illustrated by Ramon Bachs and Sigmund Torre

  • Astonisher #12–14, Vol. 3: Edited by Greg Tumbarello, Written by Priest, Illustrated by Al Barrionuevo

  • Incidentals #13–15, Vol. 3–4: Edited by Desiree Rodriguez, Written by Ramon Govea and Brandon Easton, Illustrated by Jose Jaro and Snakebite Cortez

  • Noble #10–14, Vol. 3: Edited by Shawna Gore, Written by Brandon Thomas, Illustrated by Manuel Garcia, Lebeau Underwood, and Chris Sotomayor

  • Quincredible #2–4, Vol. 1: Edited by Jasmine Amiri and Steenz, Written by Rodney Barnes, Illustrated by Selina Espiritu and Kelly Fitzpatrick

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Responsibilities​​:​

  • Assisted editors in editing scripts, art, and proofs

  • Proofread lettering and final proofs

  • Maintained publication schedules and checked in with talent on deadlines

  • Wrote solicitation text

  • Assisted in hiring new talent

  • Created bookmaps for TPB assembly

  • Assumed all responsibilities in editors’ absence

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Rolled & Told

 

Published by Lion Forge

Editor: Steenz

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Credits:

  • #1–12

  • Vol. 1

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Responsibilities​​:​

  • Processed work orders, contracts, and invoices for all hires

  • Assisted with production of 12 issues and 1 hardcover collected edition

  • Edited one article and comic per issue, including hiring artists and directing spot art

  • Assisted editor with all art direction

  • Wrote front and back cover copy, table of contents, and adventure and article descriptions

  • Proofread all adventures and articles

  • Created bookmaps for issue assembly

  • Proofread final proofs alongside editor and managing editor

  • Assumed all responsibilities in editor’s absence

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