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CLIFF CARLE
"A great Zen Master of words” has been said of editor Cliff Carle for
his ability to achieve magic in both fiction and nonfiction. |
"ABOUT
CLIFF"
Editor/ Creative Writer / Publishing Consultant
PUBLISHING EXPERIENCE
Twenty years in the publishing industry. Edited over 180 trade paperback books in
entirety, from developmental stage to published copy (+ 60 additional books freelance).
Maintained an excellent working relationship with over 200 authors and illustrators (see
"We Recommend"). Created and designed over 180 book covers and interior layouts.
POSITIONS HELD
Editorial Director / Creative Writer / Production Manager / Director of Marketing &
Publicity
FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
NONFICTION: Autobiography / Biography / Business / How To / Education / Health &
Nutrition / Humor & Cartoon / New Age & Inspirational / Parenting / Psychology /
Self-Help / Science & Environment / Sports & Fitness.
FICTION: Action & Adventure / Contemporary / Family Saga / Historical Narrative /
Humor & Satire / Mystery / Sci-fi Thrillers / Suspense Dramas / Short Stories.
EDITORIAL SKILLS
* Assisting authors through all phases of the editorial process (including personal
rewrites on major sections of text to strengthen material).
* Reorganization of entire manuscripts for continuity and clarity.
* Concise and unambiguous recommendations for rewrites.
* Expedient guidelines for authors to improve their writing skills.
* Effective techniques for: overcoming writer’s block / developing a unique and
dynamic writing style.
BOOK PRODUCTION SKILLS
* Managing all book production facets (manuscript selection through delivery to press).
* Innovative cover design & interior layouts.
* Create art concepts for illustrators.
* Coordinate all facets of book production to insure quality control.
* Schedule and assign priorities for projects.
* Lead and manage design and production teams.
POST PRODUCTION SKILLS
* Planning all phases of marketing and P.R.
* Write media copy and press releases.
* Coordinate media campaigns.
* Developing product spin-offs.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Possess a keen eye for style, spelling, grammar, consistency, and clarity.
* Skilled in copy, substantive, and developmental editing.
* Meticulous, analytical, with superior writing skills.
* Organized, efficient, flexible, patient and diplomatic.
* Skilled in prioritizing, cost control and time management.
* Effective in personal and public relations, and delegation.
* Comfortable working with people at all levels.
* Sensitive to a writer’s problems.
* Completely honest critique—not pacification.
* Dedicated to producing timely results.
PUBLISHED OR PRODUCED WORKS
* Seven Humor books.
* Five Self-Help books.
* Eight spoken word audio cassettes.
* Twenty-nine ghostwritten fiction & nonfiction works, including screenplays (titles
unavailable per confidentiality agreements).
* Misc. magazine articles, public speeches, promotional brochures, TV and theatrical
sketches, professional stand-up comedy material, advertising copy and commercials.
EDUCATION
* Bachelor of Arts, English; Wayne State College and Nebraska University (1971).
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
* American Booksellers Association.
* Publishers Marketing Association.
* Scriptwriters Network
* Panelist with Southern California Writing Conferences.
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