Oscar,
the literary editor of the newspaper I wrote for, had sent me The Science of Living Forever by Kelsey Newman to review, along with a compliments slip with a deadline on it.
Not exact matches
He was the first
literary editor of The Independent (a leading British
newspaper launched in 1986) and became deputy
editor of the Independent on Sunday before leaving in 1991 to concentrate on writing; he continues to contribute articles and reviews to a number
of newspapers and magazines.
A forerunner
of the modern agent / impresario, he secured Spencer a New York publisher, Appleton and Co.; pressed for - and won - royalties on a par with native authors» at a time when most American houses ignored international copyrights; churned out scores
of reviews and notices with publication
of each new volume, which he placed in
newspapers and magazines across the country; pressed other reviewers into service; helped Spencer organize and popularize his most arcane thoughts; and cultivated
literary clubs, college professors,
editors, ministers, politicians, tycoons, and labor councils.
The erosion
of traditional gatekeepers like reviewers, critics,
newspaper book
editors, and other refined
literary tastemakers makes it clear why even a conservative publisher might lose its head over the prospect
of all that money — and be tempted to go into another racket.
Professional Duties & Responsibilities Assisted in sales and marketing efforts for a number
of companies across varied industries and cultures Marketed company and partner products through print and telephone mediums Successfully planned and executed diverse special events including plays, receptions, and fundraisers Utilized extensive
literary background to edit
newspaper copy, advertising materials, and related writings Served as the
literary assistant and assistant
editor to a prominent Israeli author Experienced in artistic and cinematographic material design, creation, and display Developed English and French fluencies and an appreciation for varied cultures Oversaw and maintained client information database ensuring accurate recordkeeping Served as company receptionist performing all duties in a positive and respectful manner Provided exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Consistently recognized for excellence in sales, marketing, and team leadership