Diversion Books
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DescriptionDiversion Publishing Corporation is a book publisher co-founded in 2010 by Scott Waxman and Charles Stuart Platkin that specializes in original books from authors, media content companies, and bloggers in the categories of commercial fiction and general interest non-fiction, as well as reissuing backlist titles. Founded: 2010 Headquarters location: New York City, NY Distribution: Ingram Publisher Services Founders: Scott Waxman, Charles Stuart Platkin
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Diversion Books Employees
Diversion Books September 2015 - Present
The Fragrance Group October 2014 - September 2015
USA TODAY June 2014 - September 2014
Northern Virginia Magazine February 2014 - May 2014
Stories Beneath the Shell May 2013 - May 2014
Marie Claire January 2014 - January 2014
The Baltimore Sun May 2013 - August 2013
The Munch October 2012 - May 2013
ClassWish.org June 2012 - August 2012
UNWIND! Magazine March 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Social Media, Copy Editing, Newsletters, AP Style, Spanish, WordPress, Thought Leadership, AP style writing, Audacity, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Editing, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multi-platform Journalism
Richmond, The American International University in London 2013 — 2013
Suffern Senior High School 2006 — 2010
Diversion Books June 2015 - Present
Diversion Books April 2013 - May 2015
HarperCollins Publishers June 2012 - May 2013
Diversion Books December 2012 - March 2013
HarperCollins Publishers August 2012 - November 2012
HarperCollins Publishers September 2011 - July 2012
HarperCollins Publishers July 2011 - August 2011
Skills
InDesign, Photoshop, HTML, Digital Asset Management, Mac OS X, Project Management, Typesetting, Ebooks
Education
University of the Arts London 2010 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA), Publishing
The University of Edinburgh 2006 — 2010
Master of Arts (MA), Psychology and Linguistics
IBM April 2015 - Present
Curate November 2014 - Present
IBM July 2013 - April 2015
Diversion Books 2011 - 2011
Skills
Business Analysis, Solution Architecture, Business Process, IT Strategy, ERP, Entrepreneurship, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Growth..., Business Strategy, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, Analytics, Process Improvement
Education
New York University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters and Philosophy
UCL 2011 — 2011
English and Philosophy, Study Abroad Program
University of Southern California 2006 - Present
Diversion Books 2010 - Present
Stellar Productions 1994 - Present
Television Academy 1997 - 2015
ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, HBO, Showtime 1994 - 2014
Warner, Disney, Universal, Syfy, Hallmark, New Line 1993 - 2014
Writers Guild of America West September 2000 - September 2002
Stan Lee Media November 1999 - April 2000
Skills
Television, Film, Video Production, Producing, Entertainment, Screenwriting, Storytelling, Editing, New Media, Social Media, Publicity, Documentaries, Blogging, Media Production, Journalism, Content Strategy, Public Speaking, Radio, Acting, Voice Over, Media Relations, Animation, Film Criticism, Start-ups, Event Management, Contract Negotiation, Crisis Management, Fundraising, Directing, Emmy Awards, TV Showrunning, Hollywood, Non-Profit CEO, Publishing & Authorship, On-Air Hosting, Political Strategy, Running a Company, Brand Development, Celebrity Management, Comic Books, Talk Shows, Consulting, Networking, Deadline Pressure, Runaway Production, High Concept Pitches, Future Trends, Team Building
Education
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism
KCTS 9 August 2015 - Present
Diversion Books November 2014 - Present
Law Street Media August 2014 - Present
The Guild Hall February 2015 - Present
South Magazine November 2014 - February 2015
Creative Media Agency, Inc. May 2014 - September 2014
Balleraena Dance Studio October 2013 - June 2014
Penguin Group UK June 2013 - August 2013
Kappa Kappa Gamma March 2011 - August 2013
Iowa State University August 2010 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Editing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Teaching, Higher Education, Adobe Creative Suite, Proofreading, Facebook, Creative Writing
Education
Iowa State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Journalism and Mass Communication, International Studies
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona 2012 — 2012
Richmond, The American International University in London
GNYHA Ventures February 2014 - Present
GNYHA Ventures February 2013 - February 2014
Diversion Books December 2012 - October 2013
Basile's Italian Restaurant May 2010 - May 2013
HarperCollins Publishers August 2012 - December 2012
TheCelebrityCafe.com April 2012 - July 2012
Delaware Greenways February 2012 - May 2012
Main Street Journal September 2010 - May 2012
University of Delaware Undergraduate Research September 2010 - December 2010
University of Delaware February 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Editing, Publishing, Proofreading, Social Media, Journalism, Blogging, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Editorial, Publications, Newsletters, Healthcare, Research, Newspapers, Web Content, Ebooks, Management, Public Speaking, Writing, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Delaware 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, English and History
Danish Institute for Study Abroad 2011 — 2011
Marlboro High School
Guardian News & Media May 2015 - Present
Sterling Publishing September 2013 - May 2015
Sterling Publishing July 2012 - September 2013
Vantage Press, Inc. January 2012 - July 2012
Diversion Books October 2011 - January 2012
University of Georgia Press January 2011 - October 2011
Amok Books November 2010 - January 2011
University of Georgia Press January 2009 - May 2010
Skills
New Media, Adobe Acrobat, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Publishing, Books, Microsoft Office, Web Design, Customer Service, Publicity, Editing, Blogging, Press Releases, Marketing, Community Outreach, Social Media, Copywriting, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Nonprofits, InDesign, Editorial, Television, Direct Mail, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Published Author, Ebooks, FileMaker, Press Kits, Publications, Newsletters, Management, Sales
Education
The University of Georgia 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's of Arts, English
John Wiley and Sons February 2015 - Present
Diversion Books February 2015 - Present
Editors, Inc. July 2014 - February 2015
Browne & Miller Literary Associates August 2014 - January 2015
University of Richmond June 2009 - May 2013
The Collegian January 2011 - March 2013
Verse Magazine 2012 - 2013
University of Richmond March 2010 - May 2012
Richmond Magazine August 2011 - January 2012
The Capital News Service January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Reporting & Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Feature Articles, News Writing, Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction..., Creative Fiction, Journalism, Online Journalism, Public Relations, Magazine Articles, Report Writers, Photojournalism, Team Leadership, AP Style, Copy Editing, Editorial, Storytelling, Writing, Editing, Proofreading
Education
University of Richmond 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Journalism
River Hill High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma
Diversion Books December 2013 - Present
Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley 2007 - Present
MPC Computers 2003 - 2006
Interland May 2001 - June 2003
Micron Electronics July 1997 - May 2001
Elam and Burke 1989 - 1997
Skills
Licensing, Internet Law, Social Media, Software Licensing, Domain Name Disputes, Copyright Litigation, Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, IT law, Technology Transfer, Public Speaking, E-commerce, Trade Secrets, Privacy, Patent Litigation, Security, Hosting, Media Law, Advertising Law, Supply Chain, Open Source, Computer Law, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Venture Capital, Telecommunications, Business Strategy, Advertising, Hacking, UDRP, DMCA, Spam, Boise, Publishing, Entertainment, Trademarks, Privacy Law, Copyright Law, Cyberlaw, Domain Names, Strategy, Entertainment Law, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Patents, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 1985 — 1988
JD
University of Utah 1988 — 1989
MBA
Brigham Young University 1979 — 1985
BS, Finance
Borah High School 1977 — 1979
High School
Kinetic Editorial February 2013 - Present
Diversion Books March 2012 - October 2012
Resnicow Schroeder Associates June 2011 - November 2011
National Gallery of Art September 2010 - December 2010
Smithsonian Institution June 2009 - August 2009
The College of William & Mary (English Department) August 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Press Releases, Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Content Development, Ebooks, eBook Production, Copyediting, Fact-checking, Social Media, Graphic Design, inDesign, Photoshop, Book Design, Russian, Russian Translation
Education
New York University 2012 — 2015
Certificate, Digital Design Production
Georgetown University 2009 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Art & Museum Studies
The College of William & Mary 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Art History
PEN American Center June 2015 - Present
Irene Skolnick Literary Agency April 2015 - Present
Diversion Books January 2015 - Present
L. Perkins Agency September 2014 - Present
Riverdale Avenue Books September 2014 - Present
RomanceBeat.com September 2014 - Present
Turner Construction Company October 2014 - April 2015
Renaissance Publishing, LLC December 2013 - August 2014
Renaissance Publishing, LLC September 2013 - August 2014
Loyola University January 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Copywriting, Blogging, Office Administration, Research, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Creative Writing, Social Media, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Networking, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Facebook, Donor Solicitation, Alumni Relations, Personnel Management, Major Gift Solicitations, Prezi, WordPress, Tumblr
Education
The New School 2014 — 2017
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing--Fiction and Writing for Children
Loyola University New Orleans 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Hawken Upper School 2006 — 2009
Books Of Wonder June 2015 - Present
Pippin Properties January 2015 - September 2015
Carol Mann Agency January 2015 - May 2015
Diversion Books May 2014 - December 2014
Coe Review August 2013 - December 2014
Coe College Writing Center August 2011 - December 2014
Dystel & Goderich Literary Management May 2014 - August 2014
Girl Scouts of Colorado May 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Time Management, Superior Work Ethic, Highly Dedicated, Creativity, Highly personable, Child Development, Special Needs..., Writing, Editing, Customer Service, Creative Writing, Acting, Literature, Public Speaking, Social Media, Leadership
Education
Coe College 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Creative Writing, Communication Studies
Cherry Creek High School 2007 — 2011
Diversion Books May 2015 - Present
Principia College English Department April 2015 - Present
Familius October 2014 - March 2015
Delysia Chocolatier August 2014 - January 2015
Anthem Press January 2014 - May 2014
Principia College English Department August 2013 - May 2014
The Principia Pilot August 2012 - May 2013
Christian Science Publishing Society June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Research, Tutoring, Blogging, Proofreading, Writing, Teaching, InDesign, Creative Writing, Magazines, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Spanish, Mentoring, Journalism, Lacrosse, Microsoft Office, Organization, Lesson Planning, Tennis, QuickBooks, Google Docs, WordPress, PowerPoint, eZ Publish, Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox, Box.net, SEO, Time Management, Photoshop, Chicago Style, MLA Style, Style Guides
Education
University of Denver 2015 — 2015
Graduate Certificate, Publishing
Principia College 2009 — 2013
BA, English - Literary Studies, 3.647
Wichita Falls High School 2005 — 2009
JPMorgan Chase & Co. May 2013 - Present
Diversion Books 2015 - 2015
Diversion Books 2015 - 2015
JPMorgan Chase & Co. April 2011 - May 2013
JPMorgan Chase & Co. December 2006 - April 2011
JPMorgan Chase & Co. April 2004 - December 2006
Skills
PL/SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Project Management, Financial Analysis, SharePoint..., Business Analysis, Financial Risk, Financial Services, Process Improvement, Credit, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Vendor Management, Finance, Management, Banking, Analysis
Education
Flagler College 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College November 2014 - Present
Diversion Books December 2013 - Present
Douglas Elliman Real Estate June 2010 - Present
Bronxville Adult School May 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Relocation, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Social Media, Buyer Representation, Negotiation, Management, Blogging, Fundraising, Teaching, Public Speaking, Creative Writing
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education and English
Sarah Lawrence College, The Writer's Institute
Diversion Books September 2014 - Present
Sounds True Publishing May 2014 - Present
Musa Publishing November 2013 - Present
FriesenPress, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Skyhorse Publishing September 2013 - Present
Self December 2011 - Present
The Final Draft February 2015 - Present
Demand Media April 2013 - December 2013
Keller Williams Real Estate January 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Line Editing, Content Editing, Proofreading, Novels, Writing, Associated Press style, Chicago Manual, Fiction, Non-fiction, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Business Writing, Editorial, Sellers, CMS, Content Management
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
True Care Healthcare May 2015 - Present
The World of Words (WOW) Non-Profit September 2014 - June 2015
Diversion Books September 2014 - January 2015
Edelman May 2014 - August 2014
Massimo Dutti October 2012 - May 2014
Got Game Magazine June 2012 - July 2013
Brooklyn Fusion May 2011 - December 2012
Quinnipiac University 2008 - 2012
Keene Swamp Bats -NECBL May 2010 - August 2010
Education
New York University 2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree
Quinnipiac University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts Degree
St. Mark's School - Massachusetts 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Macmillan August 2015 - Present
Diversion Books May 2015 - Present
Shapes to Come April 2015 - Present
Rupertgrint.net and Danielradcliffe.com June 2014 - Present
MuggleNet: The World’s #1 Harry Potter Website November 2013 - Present
Hodder & Stoughton September 2014 - September 2014
Black & White Publishing September 2014 - September 2014
CMYK Design March 2014 - May 2014
Merchiston Publishing January 2014 - May 2014
MuggleNet: The World’s #1 Harry Potter Website July 2013 - November 2013
Skills
Editing, Blogging, Publications, Feature Articles, Photography, WordPress, Creative Writing, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Copy Editing, Writing, Social Media, Twitter, Hootsuite, InDesign, GIMP, Research, Internet Research, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, AP Style, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Publishing, Editorial, Social Networking
Education
Edinburgh Napier University 2013 — 2014
Master's, Publishing
Drexel University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor's, Communications - Technical Writing, Graduate
Hammonton High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma, College Preparatory and Advanced Placement classes
Diversion Books April 2014 - Present
Random House March 2012 - April 2014
Random House June 2011 - March 2012
Random House August 2009 - June 2011
Social Science Research Council August 2008 - August 2009
Great Books Summer Program 2008 - 2008
Random House 2007 - 2007
Fletcher & Parry 2005 - 2006
Skills
Books, Editing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Research, Publicity, Content Development, Editorial, Creative Writing, Publishing, Marketing
Education
New York University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entertainment, Media, and Technology; Corporate Finance
Columbia University in the City of New York 2004 — 2008
B.A., Religion
The American University in Cairo 2006 — 2006
Arabic Language Institute
Diet Detective 2000 - Present
Hunter College 2010 - Present
City University of New York 2010 - Present
Diversion Books March 2010 - Present
Active.com January 2008 - Present
Everyday Health July 2009 - Present
Skills
Nutrition, Books, Fitness, Public Health, Publications, Health Promotion, Research, Health Education, Food, Public Speaking, Newspapers, Social Media, Editing
Education
Florida International University 2002 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Public Health
Fordham Law School 1988 — 1991
Doctor of Law (JD)
Florida International University
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Cornell University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's degree
HarperCollins Publishers November 2013 - Present
Diversion Books July 2012 - December 2012
John Wiley and Sons September 2006 - June 2012
Random House December 2004 - September 2006
Random House January 2003 - December 2004
Random House January 2002 - January 2003
Random House December 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Books, Ebooks, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media, Publishing, Content Strategy, Content Management, Content Development, Publicity, Online Publishing, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Editorial
Education
Hofstra University
BBA, Marketing
American Media Inc. August 2015 - Present
Diversion Books March 2014 - July 2015
Copia Interactive December 2010 - December 2013
Barnes & Noble May 2006 - December 2010
Barnes&noble.com 2002 - 2006
Barnes&noble.com 1998 - 2002
News Corporation of America 1997 - 1998
New York Post 1992 - 1993
Skills
Email Marketing, Content Development, Merchandising, User Experience Design, E-commerce, Marketing, Analytics, Product Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Media, SEO, SEM, Multi-channel Retail, Retail, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Strategy
Education
State University of New York at Binghamton 1981 — 1985
B.A, English, Film
Simon and Schuster 2012 - Present
The Elaine Koster Literary Agency August 2001 - Present
Diversion books April 2011 - September 2011
the Harbor theatre 1991 - 2002
Skills
Publishing, Non-fiction, Creative Writing, Editing, Fiction, Writing, Publications, Editorial, Literary, Ghostwriting, Ebooks, Novels, Books
Education
New York University
Master's degree, English Language and Literature, General
UC Berkeley
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
St. Martin's Press January 2014 - Present
Diversion Books April 2013 - January 2014
American Book Company January 2012 - March 2013
American Book Company February 2009 - January 2012
Banana Republic October 2008 - July 2009
Borders Books February 2008 - May 2008
WEMU-FM October 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Blogging, Social Media, Facebook, Customer Service, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Photoshop, Retail, Inventory Management, Outlook, Sales, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Customer Satisfaction, Publishing, Marketing, Books, Telephone Skills, Social Networking, Management, Email Marketing, Ebooks, Newsletters
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's of Science, English, Communications
Diversion Books 2012 - 2015
Diversion Books 2012 - 2015
Diversion Books 2012 - 2015
Diversion Books 2012 - 2015
Freelance 2011 - 2013
FBI January 1964 - September 1988
Skills
Books, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Editing, Short Stories, Fiction, Book Reviews, Non-fiction, Fiction Writing, Novels, Published Author, Publishing, Publications, Storytelling, Ebooks, Freelance Writing, Poetry, Memoir, Magazine Articles, Ghostwriting, Literature, Proofreading, Creative Non-fiction, Feature Articles, Web Content, Editorial, Creative Writer, Text Editing, Magazines, Manuscript, Fact-checking, Publicity, Literary Criticism, Blogging, Newsletters, Online Publishing, Journalism, Grammar, Press Releases, Newspapers, Content Development, News Writing, Line Editing, Book Writing, Rewriting, Literary Fiction, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Prose, Science Fiction
Education
New York University 1968 — 1972
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
St. Joseph's University
Bachelor of Science (BS), International Relations and Affairs
Archmere Academy, Claymont, Delaware
Diversion Books January 2015 - Present
KG&D Architects & Engineers, PC June 2013 - Present
Spector Group Architects June 2012 - August 2012
TPG Architecture June 2011 - August 2011
Joseph Scarpulla Architects June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Creative Writing, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Auto Cad 2D & 3D,..., Science Fiction, Publishing
Education
Syracuse University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor, Architecture, 4th year
Hauppauge High School 2004 — 2008
Diploma
The New School
Certificate in Screenwriting 2015, Playwriting and Screenwriting
Bedford/St. Martin's June 2013 - Present
Sampan Newspaper November 2013 - Present
Diversion Books April 2015 - Present
Folio Literary Management January 2013 - May 2013
Smith College Sophian October 2009 - May 2013
Metamorphoses Literary Journal September 2009 - May 2013
Avalon Travel - Perseus Books June 2012 - August 2012
Penguin Group USA June 2011 - August 2011
Latino Bride and Groom January 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Copy Editing, Publishing, Proofreading, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Books, Editing, Research, Digital Photography, Journalism, Blogging
Education
Smith College 2009 — 2013
English Literature, East Asian Literature, Book Studies
University of Oxford 2012 — 2012
English Language and Literature
Alhambra High School 2005 — 2009
The Winebow Group April 2015 - Present
Europa Editions April 2015 - Present
Pier 1 Imports November 2014 - May 2015
Diversion Books September 2014 - December 2014
Carolyn Jenks Agency September 2012 - June 2014
Ambition Magazine November 2012 - May 2014
Emerson College October 2011 - May 2014
The Marble Collection, Inc. [TMC] September 2013 - January 2014
NBTY June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Editorial, Editing, Creative Writing, Social Media, Cision, Mac, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Firebrand, PC, Windows, Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Outlook Express, Intermediate Spanish, Buddy Media, Social Networking
Education
Emerson College 2011 — 2014
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Writing, Literature, and Publishing