T. V. Pinkard

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My identity as a storyteller has taken on several forms. After graduating with a music degree from Lake Forest College, where I took as many literary studies classes as I could (un)reasonably fit into my schedule, I got my start as a songwriter and composer, under the name Tana Victoria. Then I transitioned into composing for the screen, creating sound libraries, licensing songs for feature films, and scoring a range of indie short films.

 

I learned to edit in the same way I learned to write novels: by bashing the thing out again and again, reading and analyzing as much as I could get my paws on, studying the craft, then building a community of writers. I started editing for others in 2019 and I've since worked on countless manuscripts, and worked with amazing editors who taught me the power of thoughtful and compassionate feedback. I have since joined the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA).

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I specialize in speculative fiction, with fantasy as my truest love, in YA, NA, and Adult markets. I believe in a hands-on approach and especially love working with queer and diverse stories. If you are seeking guidance in publishing, I offer coaching on query letters, synopsis writing, and the querying process in general. For non-fiction, I am more selective and specialize in the niche of music-based content.

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