Emily Polson

Emily Polson is an accomplished Associate Editor at Simon & Schuster since January 2019, with a robust background in editorial roles across various levels, including Assistant Editor and Editorial Assistant at Scribner. Polson has managed acquisitions and edits for a diverse array of literary genres, contributing to the publication of notable works. Prior experience includes freelance writing, contributing to platforms such as BookRiot, and internships at David Black Literary Agency and University Press of Mississippi, where editorial skills were honed through manuscript evaluation and market research. Polson's educational background includes a MFA in Creative Writing from The City College of New York and a BA/BFA in English and Creative Writing from Belhaven University, complemented by a publishing course at Columbia University.