Diane Exavier

writer + theatermaker + educator

 

Book Editing

Brief

  • Collaborate with co-editors to publish a new edition of Jean Toomer’s Cane

  • Write introduction that contextualizes the new edition + work of contributors.

  • Promote book launch through in-person + virtual events.

Highlights

  • Celebrating the 100th anniversary of a deeply influential literary work

  • Collaborating with co-editors to generate ideas for a fresh + modern edition of the book, including an Oracular Deck

  • Gathering 40+ contributors from diverse disciplines + locations to collaborate on one project


Website Content design

Brief

  • Create + organize copy for a destination event.

  • Communicate details to users with clarity + personality.

  • Update information in real time with ease + speed.

Highlights

  • Researching an interesting location

  • Sharing media with users: podcasts, photos, etc.

  • Using basic HTML to develop a clear + creative design at low cost


Promotional Materials

Brief

  • Announce launch + events for a virtual book tour.

  • Work with press + presenting partners to market events.

  • Stylize print + video to fit unique product + organizational needs.

highlights

  • Developing a marketing strategy for a distinctive product

  • Creating flyers, videos, posts that reflected the poetic nature of the product

  • Working with presenting partners to disseminate cohesive messaging

 
 

Resource Guide

Brief

  • Archive + disseminate program curriculum.

  • Communicate organizational values + program themes.

  • Generate clear + informative copy to align with publication design.

Highlights

  • Translating teaching pedagogy into publication copy

  • Interviewing + following up with SMEs (subject matter experts)

  • Collecting photos + documentation from participants to include in publication