Amy Mc Walters
About Amy Mc Walters
Amy Mc Walters is an Editor at Penguin Random House, known for commissioning 'Finding Peace' by Lama Yeshe and working on personal development and lifestyle genres.
Title and Current Role
Amy Mc Walters holds the title of Editor at Penguin Random House. She is part of the Penguin Life team, having joined in June 2020. In her role, she specializes in both illustrated and mono titles, focusing on personal development, lifestyle, wellbeing, and smart-thinking genres. Amy actively seeks out new books that aim to transform readers' lives for the better and has commissioned notable works like 'Finding Peace' by Lama Yeshe.
Professional Experience
Amy Mc Walters has accumulated diverse experience in the publishing industry. She began her career at Macmillan, serving first as an Editorial Assistant from 2014 to 2016 and later as a Senior Editorial Assistant in 2016 for eight months. Amy then moved to Penguin Random House as an Editorial Assistant from 2016 to 2018, followed by a year as an Assistant Editor until 2019. She also worked briefly at Hodder & Stoughton as a Project Editor from 2019 to 2020 before returning to Penguin Random House as an Editor.
Education Background
Amy Mc Walters studied at the University of Nottingham, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, she attended William Brookes, where she completed her GCSEs and A Levels, achieving grades A, A, and A* from 2004 to 2010.
Editorial Philosophy and Interests
Amy Mc Walters believes in having a specific, identifiable voice in writing. She enjoys the editing and rewriting process and takes pleasure in overseeing how things are built from the ground up. She has a talent for identifying compelling voices that should be amplified and actively searches for transformative content. Beyond her professional interests, Amy reads a wide range of books, including memoirs in poems and works on stand-up comedy. Additionally, she is an ardent fan of U2 and enjoys reading about the stories behind their songs.
Other Endeavors
Aside from her editorial work, Amy Mc Walters has ventured into podcasting, having started a new podcast called 'Black Frasier,' where she provides advice on various topics. Her boyfriend collaborates as the editor and co-producer of the podcast. Amy also has a production company, showcasing her interest in running projects and processes outside of traditional publishing. Despite her professional dedication, she describes herself as a workaholic with limited life skills or experiences in areas like driving or cooking.