Daria Terry

About

Detail-oriented Product and Editorial professional with a proven track record in academic publishing, copyediting, social media management, and editorial workflows. Experienced in photo research to boost marketability and DEI across education and lifestyle titles. MFA candidate in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing at Emerson College; Augusta University alumna with a BA in English: Creative Writing and a Linguistics Certificate. Based in Evans, Georgia.

Experience

• Product Associate · Sage08-01-2024 –
• Editorial Assistant for Education, Political Science, and Research Methods Disciplines · Sage Publications, Inc.08-01-2024 –

  Conducted reviews of draft book chapters, evaluated content quality and provided detailed feedback to ensure publication readiness. Authored editorial summaries and revision recommendations; copyedited diverse educational materials. Participated in author meetings to explain publishing procedures, timelines, and editorial standards. Executed photo research projects for textbook publications. Conducted competitive benchmarking across academic disciplines to inform strategic publishing decisions. Managed data entry to keep databases current and accurate.

• Editorial Intern · Evans City Lifestyle Magazine09-01-2023 –
• Editorial Intern · Augusta City Lifestyle Magazine09-01-2023 –
• Editorial Intern · Sage Publications, Inc.09-01-2022 – 08-01-2024

  Copyedited and fact-checked teacher and student aid materials. Conducted photo research to enhance marketability and DEI of a diverse text collection. Managed payments for vendors. Led reviewer recruitment and editorial review processes; trained incoming interns. Updated developing texts' product information; sorted, organized, and maintained office records.

• Student Editor · Augusta University Sand Hills Literary Magazine08-01-2022 – 05-31-2023

  Led web design and digital marketing for the Sand Hills Literary Magazine; edited and curated poetry and prose for the 47th issue. Designed printed and digital flyers and announcements. Assisted in Twitter and Instagram ideas and updates.

• Library Assistant · Library-Columbia County Public09-01-2021 – 09-01-2022

  Collected and catalogued library resources. Aided patrons with bibliographical information and reference queries.

Education

• Emerson CollegeMaster of Fine Arts - MFA, Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing
• Augusta UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, English: Creative Writing
• Augusta UniversityCertificate, Linguistics

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