Editorial Crafts, Inc.

Introduction: Editor, Proofreader, Resumé Builder, Ghostwriter, Writing Coach, Internet Marketer Education Columbia University New York, New York MFA Recipient: Woolrich Fellowship UC Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, California BA *Edited and published 250 trade books (non-fiction, fiction, memoir, essays, drama, poetry) *Edited and proofread more than 10,000 essays and articles *Ghostwrote a nationally syndicated column *Created bestselling internet book launches for Amazon.com and B&N.com *Coached, edited, and published hundreds of writers and authors including seven Pulitzer Prize winners, four National Book Award winners, a Nobel laureate, and five U.S. Poet Laureates, as well as writers in mid-career and beginners Testimonials “Robert is an inspiring editor, full of poetic encouragement, and with a sharp eye for structure, grammar and tone. His quick turn-a-rounds and schedule reliability were a refreshing professional plus.” —Allen Ross Hicks—The Illusion Lesson “I never fully appreciated the special attention you gave my projects until I worked with other publishers and editors. Thank you!” --Annie Finch, Director of Stone Coast M.F.A. program, Maine. “It’s likely that this play (The Darker Face of the Earth) would never have seen the light of day without you, Robert. Thank you!” --- Rita Dove, U.S. Poet Laureate and winner of the Pulitzer Prize “Thank you for your wonderful mentoring.” --Valerie Schmidt “A well-guided trip opens new vistas, which you did for me. The session with you gave me perspectives and approaches and provided a rhythm to unknown potentials and made them accessible.” --Peter Hjersman “Your gentle, humorous and positive approach really brings out the good stuff in people.” --Christy Davis, Adult Services Librarian, Klamath County Library Service District