Olivia Borowiak

Hi! My name is Olivia, and I am the publicity and marketing manager at a small indie press called Together In Witness. I have a thorough understanding of the publishing process and experience working directly with a first-time author and publisher from the editorial stage to publication and beyond. I can copywrite, copyedit, and create social media content.

My qualifications include:

-MA in Creative Writing and Publishing, DePaul University

-BA in Writing and Rhetoric, DePaul University

-Certificate in Summer Publishing Institute, New York University

Some recent projects I've worked on include:

Together In Witness, Washington D. C.

-Manuscript Appraisal of upcoming poetry collection by Pelumi Olatinpo. This included providing a critique of the work as a whole and feedback on theme, structure, form, and execution.

-Publicity Outreach to online media outlets and universities for reviews and curriculum adoption of Pelumi Olatinpo's first release, Poeta: Sonetas and Sonnets. This included researching and building a contact list and managing email campaigns on Mailchimp.

-Copy write pitch emails for the outreach of Poeta

-Create publicity and marketing material including flyers and social media posts using Canva

-Manage the press Instagram account

Big Shoulders Books, Chicago, IL

-Press Release for the nonfiction book Chicago Mosaic

-Compiled a media outreach list for digital and social media outlets, successfully pitching to outlets

-Developed branded content on Instagram using Canva and SEO-driven strategies

Active Transportation Alliance, Chicago, IL

-A social media campaign on X/Twitter for Bike the Drive, boosting engagement to over 16,500 participants

-Wrote and edited content for the nonprofit's blog by conducting research and interviews with nonprofit leaders to build community, partnerships, and a brand story

My skills include, but are not limited to:

-Technical: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, SEO, Canva

-Content Creation: Copywriting, Copyediting, Branded Content, Social Media, Writing, Design

-Editorial Skills: Grammar, Chicago Manual of Style, Fact-checking, Proofreading, Collaboration