Maëva Montaud

At your service. Well, almost.

To know me better

Passionate about words and editorial creation, I am dedicated to the design, development, and management of literary projects. With a Master's degree in Book and Publishing Professions, I have gained expertise in both traditional and digital publishing, with a strong passion for creative and bold projects.


What I aspire to

My goal: to transform ideas into impactful works, in collaboration with authors, illustrators, and creative teams. I particularly thrive in projects that combine storytelling and aesthetics, such as graphic novels, children's books, and niche works dedicated to fantasy and board games.


My passions in a few words

As for my interests, I draw inspiration from worlds where creativity and strategy meet: world-building, immersive board games, and rich aesthetics like dark academia, cottage core, baroque, and Victorian styles. These influences feed my editorial vision and enrich my ability to anticipate market trends.


A glimpse into my professional future

In the long term, I aspire to open, either solo or in partnership, a publishing house dedicated to fantasy and young adult literature. This project would include various collections—historical, crime, fantasy, feel-good romance, inclusivity—that would have diverse and varying degrees of active engagement with current social themes such as women's rights, ecology, and animal welfare.

Skills

Editorial Oversight and Writing: Project management, writing back covers, proofreading and fact-checking (typography, accuracy, consistency).
Digital Publishing: Creation of digital books (ePub, HTML/CSS formats), preparing proofs, proficiency in desktop publishing tools and Microsoft Office suite.
Proofreading and Editing: Expertise in critical proofreading and manuscript annotations, editing self-published manuscripts with personalized follow-up.
Content Management and Communication: Website updates, video subtitling, event organization, and bilingual communication.
Languages: French (native language), English (B1-B2), basic Chinese and Korean.


Pressionnal Experience

Editorial Assistant – Hello Éditions (April – August 2024): Writing back covers and following editorial program.
Proofreading and manuscript corrections: checking typography and facts.
Preparing and sending proofs, creating digital books.
Editor-Proofreader (Freelance, since April 2024): Personalized editorial support for a self-published manuscript (corrections, cover creation, coordination with the printer and launch, including press contact).
Eitorial Assistant – Outjo Éditions (June – November 2022): Intranet editorial referencing and website updates.
Launch of an eco-friendly label. Participation in distribution, proofreading manuscripts, and professional contracts.
Reading Circle – Nouvelles Plumes Editions (2021 – 2023): Proofreading and critical manuscript annotations, providing constructive suggestions for authors.
Volunteer Translator – BTS France (2019 – 2021): Bilingual communication (English-French), subtitling and uploading videos.
Event organization to promote content.


Professional Goal

With a strong background in both traditional and digital publishing, I aim to contribute my skills to a traditional publishing house or one specializing in board games, and I’m also considering pursuing an independent venture. Passionate about discovering new talent and creation, I am eager to take part in original and committed editorial projects.