Tracey Tannenbaum

Senior book editor and publishing project professional with extensive experience shaping manuscripts from development through publication. Combines hands-on developmental editing and copyediting with author management, continuity control, scheduling, budgeting, freelancer coordination and cross-functional delivery. Particular editorial interests include crime, thrillers and Second World War fiction, alongside romance, fantasy, psychology and specialist nonfiction.

Known for a supportive but exacting author style, strong plot memory across series, and the ability to keep multiple projects moving to deadline.

Freelance Book Editor, Writer & Book Promoter - Freelance - Harrogate & London, England

(2017-04)

• Provide developmental editing and copyediting for new and established authors, strengthening structure, pacing, character, continuity and reader experience across fiction and nonfiction.
• Manage multiple books concurrently from manuscript development through revised copy, proof stages, design collaboration and publication deadlines.
• Work directly with authors as both editorial adviser and book coach, balancing clear, sometimes difficult feedback with a supportive approach to the writing process.
• Edit across crime and thriller, Second World War fiction, romance, fantasy, psychology and specialist nonfiction, with a particular strength in tracking plot and continuity across series.
• Coordinate teams of proofreaders and editors as required, including creative briefing, scheduling and budgeting.
• Collaborate with designers on covers, jackets and internal illustrations, and write jacket copy, press releases and other supporting material.
• Provide UK/US language editing, adapting internationally written manuscripts for an authentic British or American voice and readership.
• Plan and execute book promotion spanning social campaigns, BookTok readings, radio and newspaper interviews, PR events and unconventional book-signing venues.

Co-owner - Cold Bath Deli - Harrogate, England

(2012-08 - 2021-04)

• Co-owned and operated an independent deli/café, leading day-to-day operations, people management, marketing and commercial delivery.
• Grew turnover from launch to more than £300,000 within three years and built a team of 25 staff.
• Retained all 25 employees without furlough during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
• Created and managed content across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter; named Newcomer of the Year in 2019.
• Built the business to a successful sale in April 2021.

Co-owner - Café Curio - Berwick-upon-Tweed, England

(2008-09 - 2012-05)

• Co-owned and operated an independent restaurant/café, overseeing service, commercial operations and customer experience.
• Ranked among OpenTable’s Top 200 UK restaurants and number one in Northumberland for three consecutive years.
• Built a loyal customer base and strong regional reputation through quality, service and distinctive brand positioning.
• Oversaw staffing, budgets, suppliers and day-to-day operations while maintaining consistently high service standards.
• Built the business to a successful sale in May 2012.

Global Marketing Director - ATTIK - London, England

(2001 - 2003)

• Wrote and won major advertising pitches for BBC, Fox Australia, Nike Women Europe and Ford US, combining persuasive writing, strategic thinking and creative team leadership.

Marketing Manager - Digital Vision - London, England

(1997 - 2001)

• Developed and managed an in-house creative team producing sales brochures and catalogues for the international stock-photography business now part of Getty Images.

Account Manager - Black Sun - London, England

(1994 - 1997)

• Produced international magazine templates for British Airways; developed Sainsbury’s magazines from concept through layout; and interviewed the CEO of Cable & Wireless for its annual report.

Bachelor of Science - UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS (1992)