Megan Grosfeld
About Me
I’ve always been drawn to storytelling and the way ideas move from one mind to another, and I firmly believe publishing is at the heart of that exchange. I’ve known for quite some time that the publishing industry is where I want to build my career, and as a writer at heart, I’m passionate about helping stories find their audience.
I earned my BA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College, graduating magna cum laude, and completed my MA in Writing and Publishing. Along the way, I’ve interned at two major literary agencies, Writers House and Aevitas Creative Management, and also gained experience on the house side through my internship at Abrams Press.
Currently, I am a freelance editorial and administrative assistant. My editorial path has surprisingly led me to assisting authors launch their own Substacks, helping them curate, edit, and build their newsletters from the ground up. Beyond editing each piece, I also help polish their brand and social media presence, creating content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and email blasts. I also support authors with everyday tasks, curating mailing lists, drafting emails, organizing files, and researching trends to help them navigate their next career move.
Education
Emerson College, Boston, MA
Class of 2025
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Master of Arts in writing and publishing
Emerson College, Boston, MA
Class of 2025
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Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in writing, literature, and publishing
NYU Summer Publishing Institute, New York, NY
Summer 2023
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Four-week intensive course in book publishing and digital media
Editorial & Publishing Experience
Freelancer, New York, NY
July 2025 – present
Editorial and Administrative Assistant (remote)
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Support 3-4 clients; provide editorial and administrative support across upcoming titles, email correspondence, content scheduling, and podcast outreach
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Manage 2 author Substacks; research newsletter topics; edit, format, and schedule weekly posts
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Draft promotional copy and graphics for LinkedIn and Instagram; assist in website curation
Writers House, New York, NY
February 2025 – May 2025
Editorial Intern (remote)
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Read and evaluated 2-3 fiction submissions weekly, including literary fiction, science fiction, thriller, fantasy, and young adult fiction
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Read and evaluated queries; wrote reader’s reports; drafted rejection letters
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Drafted pitch letters to acquiring editors and editorial memos to authors
Aevitas Creative Management, New York, NY
September 2024 – December 2024
Editorial Intern (remote)
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Read and evaluated 1 manuscript submission weekly; genres included memoir, romantasy, and middle grade and young adult fiction
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Researched potential new clients and book ideas; summarized research in intern newsletter
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Organized weekly batches of royalty statements; drafted weekly Instagram posts
Abrams Press, New York, NY
September 2023 – May 2024
Editorial Intern (remote)
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Read and evaluated submissions; genres included memoir, politics, pop culture, and food and drink
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Drafted promotional copy, including ARC, jacket and cover copy, and author bios, for narrative nonfiction imprint; wrote fact sheets and cover briefs; researched comparable titles
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Organized and transmitted launch materials; took minutes at weekly editorial meetings
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Edited Paper Doll by Dylan Mulvaney and Wards of the State by Claudia Rowe alongside editor
Highlights
Graduate Research Assistant
September 2023 – May 2024
Sarah Cole, Professor
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Provided editorial support to Professor Sarah Cole
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Researched publishing’s relationship with AI, sustainability, and marketplace trends; practiced identifying USPs; wrote flap copy; drafted P&L statements, facilitated ebook production
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Administrative Duties: Oversaw file management; created and updated image audits
Editor in Chief
September 2023 – May 2024
Concrete Literary Magazine
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Oversaw and lead editorial, design, copyediting, events, treasury, and marketing departments of literary magazine
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Edited prose and poetry submissions for the annual issue; wrote weekly author letters; drafted rejection and acceptance letters
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Administrative Duties: Planned publishing schedule and deadlines for teams; organized weekly team meetings; oversaw the budget alongside treasurer
Co Editorial Director
Sept 2022 – May 2024
Lunchbox Zine
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Oversaw and lead co editorial director Emerson Asia's premier publication featuring the artworks of Asian-identifying students
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Edited prose and poetry submissions; wrote weekly author letters; wrote rejection and acceptance letters
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Planned editorial schedule and deadlines for the team; organized weekly team meetings
