Hi, I'm Tracy Brown Hamilton. I have extensive experience in journalism, business writing, and editorial project management. Over the years, I've worked with a variety of prestigious publications such as The Atlantic, Huffington Post, and Washington Post, as well as many publishers in educational and trade book sectors. I love crafting engaging content, managing editorial projects, and helping authors shape their manuscripts into high-quality books. With a background spanning digital editing, blogging, and curriculum development, I bring a versatile skill set and a passion for storytelling to every project I take on.

Tracy Brown Hamilton

Hi, I'm Tracy Brown Hamilton. I have extensive experience in journalism, business writing, and editorial project management. Over the years, I've worked with a variety of prestigious publications such as The Atlantic, Huffington Post, and Washington Post, as well as many publishers in educational and trade book sectors. I love crafting engaging content, managing editorial projects, and helping authors shape their manuscripts into high-quality books. With a background spanning digital editing, blogging, and curriculum development, I bring a versatile skill set and a passion for storytelling to every project I take on.

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Hi, I’m Tracy Brown Hamilton. I have extensive experience in journalism, business writing, and editorial project management. Over the years, I’ve worked with a variety of prestigious publications such as The Atlantic, Huffington Post, and Washington Post, as well as many publishers in educational and trade book sectors.

I love crafting engaging content, managing editorial projects, and helping authors shape their manuscripts into high-quality books. With a background spanning digital editing, blogging, and curriculum development, I bring a versatile skill set and a passion for storytelling to every project I take on.

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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Editorial Project Manager at Apress
February 1, 2008 - July 25, 2025
Created project schedules and managed project teams for around 20 trade book titles a year. Assessed book proposals and sample chapters to determine editorial resources required to deliver high-quality books. Managed teams of freelance editors and ensured deadlines were met by both authors and editors.
Executive Editor at McGraw-Hill Education
May 1, 2006 - July 25, 2025
Researched education trends and market needs to guide product development. Developed and implemented publishing plans and trained and supervised editorial staff following company guidelines.
Acquisitions and Developmental Editor at Sybex, Inc.
August 1, 1999 - July 25, 2025
Researched industry growth areas to identify market needs and presented new title ideas to publishing, sales, and marketing teams. Acquired books and negotiated contracts with authors and agents.

Education

MLitt at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
MA at University of Amsterdam
January 1, 2001 - June 1, 2001
BS at Emerson College / European Institute for International Communication
January 1, 1995 - May 1, 1995

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization