Marrissa Childs
she/her
Editor
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA (CST)
I started editing as an intern while in my final years of undergrad. I took on many memoirs and fiction pieces from self-publishing authors signed under indie publishers. This was a process I had been well-trained for, as my studies in creative writing required that I read and edit ten (10) short pieces every week (literally). I also studied professional writing, which taught me how to influence readers- bringing them closer to the writing and making them think about the material. Much of my studies were exciting because I could work with writers that had developed their techniques and style. I also started building relationships with editors and literary agents. I went into graduate school to become a publishing professional that could represent BIPOC authors, of course! But even more important to me was the opportunity to describe books that showed the joys and peace of being a part of the BIPOC community. Much of the literary canon is not a space for joy, peace, and success for minorities. Which is to say that the hardships of the minority have mostly moved the world . . . I digress. I knew I wanted to work with soft-life literate representing BIPOCs in their full spectrum. And so, now, that is my goal with the projects I will acquire! To read more about my preferences and what I would like to work on, please visit my site!
Marrissa specializes in: Editing
Age Group Focus: Adult, Young Adult
Preferred Genres: Adult Fiction, New Adult Fiction, Literary Fiction, General Fiction, Literary Nonfiction, YA Fiction and Nonfiction