Tamara Mayo

About Tamara Mayo

Publishing the creations of others comprise but a few of my passions, and I possess over 15 years of experience in writing, project management, editing, design, and digital publishing. Coupled with a verifiable record of successfully published manuscripts, blog and print articles, and editing assignments, it would be safe to say my expertise expands across various industries. I also specialize in writing for business development and building brand awareness, lead generation, email marketing, financial statement packages, proposals, engagement letters and other related documents, internal reports, and official correspondence.As a published author and head of a traditional publishing house, I am passionate about offering only the highest quality service in every endeavor embarked upon. My overall goal is to use my extensive knowledge and background in writing, editing, and publishing to help those who struggle with content creation and publishing their work. I am proud to serve as a vehicle for authors who wish to be published and attribute my success to the formation of my company, Taevo Publishing. I believe in encouraging those who value the self-discipline and dedication needed to draft a book and share their meaningful messages with the world. My company, Taevo Publishing, is one that remains driven and innovative regarding digital publishing and is known as author-friendly, due to our unique one-on-one services, while showcasing years of writing, editing, and publishing experience.

Experience

1. Acquisitions Editor Project Manager

   Taevo Publishing

   Oct 2010 — Present · Norfolk, VA, US

   Project coordinator responsible for overseeing the preparation, editing, and production of all literary manuscripts.Under this role, several editing positions and responsibilities are assumed, including:Acquisitions editor - Find new authors and promote writers that will be profitable for the publisher. Suggests plot-level changes to bring the story in line with the publisher’s vision for the product line.Developmental editor - Helps the author develop a book from idea, outline, or initial draft. Ensures the book will meet the needs of the publisher and its readers while working with the author through any number of drafts.Copy/manuscript editor - Guarantees that the manuscript meets in-house style standards while correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Verifies facts and suggests variations in verbiage. Double checks headings, statistics, data in graphs, and footnote entries. Manuscript editor also checks for consistency and logic in fiction work, and will read with the needs of the audience in mind.Proofreader - Compares one version of a manuscript against another to eliminate errors from the newest version, and ensures that an error-free version is prepared prior to publication.Additional duties:o Perform initial editing and final proofreading for manuscriptso Responsible for all word processing functions, including typesetting and formatting o Oversaw book cover design and implementationo Digital conversion and online publishing for platforms such as Kindle, Nook, iPad, Kobo, and other e-readerso Preparation, design and content creation of promotional materials for each manuscriptCurrent and completed projects: o Abused and Abandoned by Joyce Mayo (approx. 130 pages)o Goddess of Flames by T. Aries (approx. 650 pages)o Too Late Turn Back by Joyce Mayo (approx. 120 pages)o Universes of A Creator by T. Aries (approx. 160 pages)o Fairy Queen Flutterby by Robin Borakove (approx. 100 pages)o Stories of Life by D\'Auvion Mayo

Education

• Victor Valley College

  Associate’s Degree

  2013 — 2015