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Hi there, I think I’d be a great fit for your business. I founded and scaled my own independent publishing company (Lunar Press), specialising in children’s books, and sold over 40,000 copies in the last few years. I managed every part of the process — from digital marketing campaigns and strategy to design execution using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as copywriting and content development. I’ve also developed websites for small businesses (including a sushi restaurant in Toorak) and manage a TikTok account for a UK publisher that’s reached over 11,000 views across six videos. I’m used to working with small teams and understand how to make every resource count — combining creativity, strategy, and hands-on execution to deliver results. Best, Marisa You can see examples of my A+ content marketing on Amazon here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…Hi there, I think I’d be a great fit for your business. I founded and scaled my own independent publishing company (Lunar Press), specialising in children’s books, and sold over 40,000 copies in the last few years. I managed every part of the process — from digital marketing campaigns and strategy to design execution using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as copywriting and content development. I’ve also developed websites for small businesses (including a sushi restaurant in Toorak) and manage a TikTok account for a UK publisher that’s reached over 11,000 views across six videos. I’m used to working with small teams and understand how to make every resource count — combining creativity, strategy, and hands-on execution to deliver results. Best, Marisa You can see examples of my A+ content marketing on Amazon here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Marisa Rickard

Assistant Editor, Book Cover Designer, Social Media Manager, +7

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Hi there, I think I’d be a great fit for your business. I founded and scaled my own independent publishing company (Lunar Press), specialising in children’s books, and sold over 40,000 copies in the last few years. I managed every part of the process — from digital marketing campaigns and strategy to design execution using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as copywriting and content development. I’ve also developed websites for small businesses (including a sushi restaurant in Toorak) and manage a TikTok account for a UK publisher that’s reached over 11,000 views across six videos. I’m used to working with small teams and understand how to make every resource count — combining creativity, strategy, and hands-on execution to deliver results. Best, Marisa You can see examples of my A+ content marketing on Amazon here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…Hi there, I think I’d be a great fit for your business. I founded and scaled my own independent publishing company (Lunar Press), specialising in children’s books, and sold over 40,000 copies in the last few years. I managed every part of the process — from digital marketing campaigns and strategy to design execution using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as copywriting and content development. I’ve also developed websites for small businesses (including a sushi restaurant in Toorak) and manage a TikTok account for a UK publisher that’s reached over 11,000 views across six videos. I’m used to working with small teams and understand how to make every resource count — combining creativity, strategy, and hands-on execution to deliver results. Best, Marisa You can see examples of my A+ content marketing on Amazon here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Available to hire

Melbourne, Australia

Hi there,

I think I’d be a great fit for your business. I founded and scaled my own independent publishing company (Lunar Press), specialising in children’s books, and sold over 40,000 copies in the last few years. I managed every part of the process — from digital marketing campaigns and strategy to design execution using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as copywriting and content development.

I’ve also developed websites for small businesses (including a sushi restaurant in Toorak) and manage a TikTok account for a UK publisher that’s reached over 11,000 views across six videos. I’m used to working with small teams and understand how to make every resource count — combining creativity, strategy, and hands-on execution to deliver results.

Best,
Marisa

You can see examples of my A+ content marketing on Amazon here:

Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

German

Advanced

Work Experience

Co-founder & Editor at Lunar Press Publishers

January 1, 2022 - Present

Built and scaled an independent publishing business; published 39 books; generated over 35,000 sales across 15 countries via Amazon KDP; oversaw end-to-end publishing from concept and design to production, marketing and sales; managed a team of seven freelancers; ensured timely delivery and profitability.

Freelance Editor at Paragon Publishing

December 31, 2022 - September 17, 2025

Edited 39 manuscripts for grammar, fluency, cohesion and readability; designed and formatted 39 book interiors and covers using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; wrote compelling blurbs, descriptions, introductions, and promotional materials to support marketing and sales; conducted in-depth market research to identify trends and gaps; collaborated with authors and publishers to refine manuscripts; maintained quality control.

Freelance Editor at Geoff A Wilson Publishing

September 17, 2021 - Present

Edit 2 novels: developmental, copy, line and proof. Created, strategized, and executed a TikTok social media campaign for GAWP, an independent publishing company, achieving 11,000 views across just 6 videos.

Business Developmental Coordinator at Sushi Box

July 1, 2025 - Present

Initiated and implemented strategies to strengthen the restaurant’s profile and attract new customers; collaborated closely with the owner to propose and execute new ways to grow the business, improve customer engagement, and enhance brand visibility; wrote, proofread, designed, and edited promotional materials (menus, signage, social media content) to target different audiences and highlight unique selling points; created and managed social media content plans to build community reach and loyalty.

Co-Founder & Editor at Lunar Press Publishers

January 1, 2022 - Present

Co-founded and edited Lunar Press Publishers, overseeing the full publishing lifecycle from concept development to marketing and sales. Designed and formatted 39 book interiors and covers using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; wrote compelling blurbs, introductions, and promotional materials to support marketing. Edited 39 manuscripts for grammar, fluency, cohesion, and readability to produce print-ready texts. Conducted in-depth market research to identify trends and gaps, guiding the development of commercial book concepts. Managed a team of seven freelancers, allocated tasks, and ensured deadlines and expectations were met. Aligned investments and financial operations to maintain profitability through data-driven decisions. Spearheaded campaigns to boost sales of secondary titles by improving brand cohesion, launching targeted advertising campaigns, and implementing new pricing strategies.

Freelance Editor at Paragon Publishing

December 31, 2022 - September 17, 2025

Provided editing and copyediting services across multiple genres, ensuring high editorial standards for grammar, fluency, cohesion, and readability. Prepared print-ready texts and collaborated with authors and publishers to refine content in line with target audience preferences. Conducted fact-checking and maintained factual integrity across topics, coordinating with designers for layout and typography to deliver polished outputs under tight deadlines.

Social Media Strategy & Editorial Consultant at GAWP

January 1, 2021 - Present

Developed and implemented social media strategies and editorial plans to grow audience reach and engagement. Executed analytics-driven performance tracking across platforms, managed content calendars, and led cross-channel campaigns to enhance brand visibility.

Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief at Lunar Press Publishers

January 1, 2022 - Present

Built and scaled an independent publishing business, publishing 39 books and generating over 35,000 sales across 15 countries via Amazon KDP. Project managed end-to-end publishing from concept development to marketing and sales; edited manuscripts for grammar, fluency, cohesion, and readability. Designed book interiors and covers using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop; created marketing materials and spearheaded campaigns to boost sales. Led a team of 7 freelancers, overseeing task allocation and ensuring deadlines.

Freelance Editor at Paragon Publishing

December 31, 2022 - October 22, 2025

In-depth fact-checking; maintained factual integrity across diverse topics; edited 20+ manuscripts; implemented quality assurance processes to sustain high editorial standards.

Editor at GAWP

January 1, 2021 - Present

Oversee editorial tasks, collaborate with authors and publishers to refine manuscripts and support production workflows.