Work Samples: Book Projects


Here are a few samples of some of my favorite, award-winning, well-reviewed publication projects.

My services here covered a full range of developmental and copy editing, some original writing (from full authorship to partial additions, front and back matter), indexing, elements of layout & design, production management, marketing activities and full campaigns, and distribution management.


I Love To Write book for young writers, editing, design, production, marketing by Great Lakes Literary

The I Love To Write Book
Ideas & Tips for Young Writers
by Mary-Lane Kamberg

"A most welcome source for educators and children.”
– Jan Irving, consultant, children’s library services

www.CrickhollowBooks.com



New Writer's Handbook for writers, editing by Great Lakes Literary

The New Writer’s Handbook 2007
edited by Philip Martin; preface by Erica Jong
Anthology of advice for writers on craft and career.

"It surprises and satisfies."
– Library Journal (Starred Review)

"Expertly compiled and deftly edited."
– Midwest Book Review

Book of the Year Award (Careers category)
– ForeWord Magazine

www.scarlettapress.com

Lost Gold of the Republic, book on underwater archaeology and Civil War history, editing, production by Great Lakes Literary for Odyssey Marine Exploration

Lost Gold of the Republic
by Priit J. Vesilind
ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award
(History, finalist)
www.lostgold.net

"A splendid book"
– Associated Press



Time of the Eagle, novel for young readers, Native American Ojibwe characters, editing, production, marketing by Great Lakes Literary

Time of the Eagle
by Stephanie Lowden

ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award
(Children's, finalist)

www.bluehorsebooks.org




Making the Perfect Pitch, book for writers seeking a literary agent, editing by Philip Martin for The Writer Books

Making the Perfect Pitch
ed. by Katherine Sands

"If you're serious about getting published, this is a must-read!"
– Jeff Herman

"Shows you how pitchcraft can help you win the publishing game."
– Michael Larsen


The Blues is a Feeling, book on heritage of Blues music, production, marketing by Philip Martin for Midwest Traditions

The Blues is a Feeling
by James Fraher

Independent Publisher Book Award
(finalist)

"Warm, loving portraits." – ALA Booklist
www.bogfire.com



Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature, book for writers of fantasy and speculative fiction, editing by Philip Martin for The Writer Books

The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature
edited by Philip Martin

"The best guide to a multi-faceted subject."
– Lloyd Alexander

"Intelligently assembled and edited."
– Peter Beagle



Take Joy, book of advice for writers, editing by Philip Martin for The Writer Books

Take Joy
by Jane Yolen

"It touches my spirit."
– Dallas Morning News

www.janeyolen.com




Rethinking Columbus, book on Native American issues, editing, production, marketing by Philip Martin for Rethinking Schools

Rethinking Columbus
ed. by Bill Bigelow & Bob Peterson

"A book that deserves to be in every school library." – Joseph Bruchac

www.rethinkingschools.org



Illustrated Voyageur, book for outdoors, canoeing, and fur-trade enthusiasts, editing, production, marketing by Philip Martin for Midwest Traditions

The Illustrated Voyageur
by Howard Sivertson

"Beautifully illustrated and smartly designed."
– Canoe & Kayak

Benjamin Franklin Award (History, winner)

www.sivertson.com



Farmhouse Fiddlers, book on social history of old-time music in the rural Midwest, authorship, editing, production, marketing by Philip Martin for Midwest Traditions

Farmhouse Fiddlers
by Philip Martin

"The perfect marriage of text and photography"
– Minneapolis Star Tribune

Leslie Cross (Wisc.) Nonfiction Book of the Year Award (winner)



Buffalo Seekers, historical novel about Native American Indian history. Assiniboine Nakota, editing, production, marketing by Philip Martin for Midwest Traditions

Buffalo Seekers
by Louis Kirkaldie

"A fine contribution to the tradition of Native American voices."
– Midwest Book Review