Michael Richards

Michael Richards is a seasoned professional in the publishing industry with extensive experience in editorial roles. Currently serving as Managing Editor at Grove/Atlantic, Inc. since August 2023 and concurrently working as a Freelance Production Editor at Kirkus Media, Michael has a strong background in proofreading, having held freelance positions at multiple publishing houses, including Workman Publishing and Penguin Random House. Prior to these roles, Michael held various editorial positions at ABRAMS, contributing as Assistant Managing Editor and Managing Editorial Assistant. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in English from Kent State University and a Certificate in Professional Copyediting, Proofreading, and Fact-checking from New York University.