Andrew Yackira
Development Editor @HarperCollins Publishers
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WORK HISTORY
Development Editor @HarperCollins Publishers
NY, US
Edited highbrow nonfiction manuscripts developmentally by working intimately through multiple manuscript drafts with every skill level—from first-time writers to career authors—polishing prose, line editing, conceptualizing, and rethinking book projects until the material had been perfected and was ready for publication.• Wrote marketing copy, online retailer copy, and product descriptive copy in collaboration with authors and publishing staff.• Advised designers on visual elements for book jackets and interior layouts and communicated ideas between various stakeholders.• Pivoted quickly between projects to focus on the daily needs of the senior vice president/executive editor, publisher, and production staff, managing countless details to ensure nothing slipped between the cracks.• Advocated for and presented book project details in high-level meetings with sales, publicity, marketing, and executives.• Analyzed publishing trends through market data and prepared reports used to bolster opinions and support decision-making on spending for significant book advances.• Created and brainstormed new ideas for book projects intended to thrive in the highly competitive trade book market.Top 5 skills: development editing and book doctoring; copywriting; interdepartmental collaboration; market analysis; content and product creation
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida
B. A., Major: English, Creative Writing; Minor: Spanish
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDREW YACKIRA
I\'m a veteran of the publishing industry, with over seventeen years of editorial experience in every capacity from development editing to copy editing, proofreading, production, and acquisitions. Whether I\'m editing authors who have already been on the New York Times bestseller list or who are writing their first manuscript, I\'m always working toward the dream of taking writing to the next level and helping authors achieve their goals.Sharing your work with an editor (or anyone, for that matter) can be a nerve-racking experience whether you\'re an experienced author or just getting started. My calm demeanor, professionalism, editorial bedside manner, and sense of humor have oftentimes turned tense situations into moments for personal growth, learning, and success. I love nothing more than getting into the weeds with a manuscript, polishing prose, spitballing ideas for new writing projects, and discussing the finer points of grammar and style.Specialities include: editorial work in any capacity in the areas of narrative nonfiction, true crime, military, business, self-help and how-to, body/mind/spirit, metaphysics, paranormal, mindfulness, religion and spirituality, philosophy, cookbooks, children\'s, parenting, science and technology, psychology and mental health, wellness and exercise, games and puzzles, art, and humor.Testimonials:\"As an author, I have published more than eighty books with several top publishers, and my experience with Andrew Yackira has been one of the best in my writing life. Andrew is extremely professional, quick to take action, and very helpful in shaping the manuscript and making it more marketable. I would recommend Andrew to anyone who wants first-class editorial work.”—Brian Tracy, bestselling author of Eat That Frog!\"Andrew Yackira is a wonderful editor. He understands author concerns as well as publisher concerns, and knows how to balance the art and passion of authors with the commercial concerns of the industry.\"—Bill Gladstone, author and agent to Eckhart Tolle, Neale Donald Walsch, et al.
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