Milo Sanders

Publishing & Editorial Professional

Professional Profile

I have over a decade of experience working in the publishing industry, communicating with clients, and working on multiple projects simultaneously, all while upholding standards of accuracy and integrity. My master's degree in Publishing has given me renewed dedication to expanding and uplifting the voices of underrepresented authors.

Education

MA Publishing and Writing
Emerson College  |  2026
BA English
Oklahoma Christian University  |  2009

Experience

Editor-in-Chief and Founder — The Wallflower Magazine

Boston, MA  |  2025
  • Oversaw and coordinated with volunteers in editing, publicity, and design using Microsoft 365, Adobe, Notion, and Slack.
  • Designed, coded, and deployed the website thewallflowermagazine.com.
  • Accepted submissions and edited work for publication.
  • Managed the Patreon page for funding and content.
  • Interviewed experts in their fields via Zoom and Otter.ai.
  • Wrote articles for thewallflowermagazine.com and the associated Patreon page.
  • Budgeted and oversaw expenditures.

Personal Assistant — Emerson College

Boston, MA  |  2025
  • Communicated, organized events, and attended meetings across departments.
  • Sourced, converted, and remediated PDFs for classes.
  • Gathered sources and quotes for course modules.
  • Created, organized, and copyedited announcements and modules in Canvas.
  • Created and edited new and existing presentations.

Freelance Editor

Seattle, WA  |  2014–2024
  • Copyedited manuscripts for self-published authors using the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition.
  • Conceptually edited approximately one manuscript per month, providing detailed and thoughtful feedback to authors.
  • Used markup tools in Google Docs and Microsoft Word for effective communication.

Managing Editor — The Consortium

Oklahoma City, OK  |  2012–2013
  • Conceptually and copyedited best-selling novels in the fantasy genre.
  • Wrote, edited, and published blog posts in WordPress, consistently providing content about editing and the publishing industry.
  • Oversaw the internship program, mentoring a team of two interns in the editing department.

Developmental Editor — Tate Publishing

Mustang, OK  |  2010–2012
  • Worked with over twenty authors at a time via phone and email to keep them abreast of editing timelines and issues.
  • Conceptually edited up to fifteen manuscripts a month in a variety of genres, including fantasy, romance, memoir, and children's books.
  • Maintained tight deadlines with a four-week turnaround on manuscripts.

Skills

Adobe Suite, including InDesign and Acrobat
Google Drive, including Slides and Sheets
Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Coding basics in HTML, CSS, and Python
GitHub
Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition
AP Stylebook

Achievements

Author of four published novels and one short story collection under the name Jessie Sanders, in the genres of Young Adult and fantasy.
Into the Flames
Diving In
To See Clearly
Making Room