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In my time with Chrysalis Editorial I’ve enjoyed helping a variety of authors with their novels, short stories, & non-fiction projects. It’s always an interesting and gratifying process, and I often draw lessons and inspiration from our clients as well. My specialties are manuscript critiques, publishing advice, developmental editing, and query letter & book proposal writing. I’ve worked with authors in many genres, and I’m particularly interested in literary and commercial novels, science fiction/ speculative fiction, and YA or middle grade works.
My critiques are sensitive to the fact that an author is taking a big step in putting their work out there for review. But you won’t be coddled. I’ve found that writers appreciate an honest, constructive critique, and this helps them embrace the process of revision. It’s a great pleasure seeing writers improve their skills, gain confidence in their writing, and achieve their goals. |
In 2016 I founded Williamson Literary, a small but vibrant literary agency in Baltimore, MD dedicated to bringing new and seasoned voices to print. As an agent I have represented a wide variety of books, from non-fiction (sports, history, science), women’s fiction, literary fiction, sci-fi, and middle grade, working with publishers such as Hackett, Simon & Schuster, Chronicle, Roman & Littlefield, and others. You can learn more about our great list of talented authors at: www.WilliamsonLit.com.
I write fiction and poetry. My short stories have appeared in Blackbird, Word Riot, and Peacock Journal. Another was a finalist in Glimmer Train’s Fiction Open in 2012. And my poetry has been published in The Waterhouse Review, Measure and Jersey Devil Press; my poetry chapbook was the winner of the No Chair Press Chapbook Contest in 2018.
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from American University in Washington, D.C. After graduating in 1997, I spent 13 years as an archaeologist. It was an exciting career that took me all over the world. But then it was time for a change to pursue my passion of writing—a decision that has led to a great many discoveries, including my interest in editing and publishing. I joined Chrysalis Editorial in 2011 and I received a Master of Arts in Writing from the Johns Hopkins University in 2012.
I write fiction and poetry. My short stories have appeared in Blackbird, Word Riot, and Peacock Journal. Another was a finalist in Glimmer Train’s Fiction Open in 2012. And my poetry has been published in The Waterhouse Review, Measure and Jersey Devil Press; my poetry chapbook was the winner of the No Chair Press Chapbook Contest in 2018.
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from American University in Washington, D.C. After graduating in 1997, I spent 13 years as an archaeologist. It was an exciting career that took me all over the world. But then it was time for a change to pursue my passion of writing—a decision that has led to a great many discoveries, including my interest in editing and publishing. I joined Chrysalis Editorial in 2011 and I received a Master of Arts in Writing from the Johns Hopkins University in 2012.
Praise for Emily Williamson
Emily Williamson is a writer’s editor. She takes the time to learn your goals, strengths and weaknesses. She knows how to frame a story and asks the kind of questions readers and other editors do. Her comments are insightful, focused, and consistent. I highly recommend her services.
- Jerry Mikorenda, Author, America's First Freedom Rider and The Whaler’s Daughter
- Jerry Mikorenda, Author, America's First Freedom Rider and The Whaler’s Daughter