Abbe Wright
About Abbe Wright
Abbe Wright is the Senior Editor at ReaditForward.com, part of Penguin Random House, and has a rich editorial background with experience at Condé Nast and Hearst Magazines.
Title and Current Role
Abbe Wright holds the title of Senior Editor at ReaditForward.com, a segment of Penguin Random House based in New York, New York. In her capacity, she oversees various editorial responsibilities and content creation initiatives.
Professional Background
Abbe Wright has an extensive career in publishing. Prior to her current role, she served as an Editor at ReaditForward.com from 2015 to 2018. Previously, she held the position of Contributing Editor at GLAMOUR MAGAZINE with Condé Nast Publications from 2014 to 2015. Her earlier roles include Assistant Editor and Assistant to the Creative Director at O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE with Hearst Magazines from 2009 to 2014, and Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief at MODERN BRIDE, ELEGANT BRIDE, and YOUR PROM with Condé Nast Publications from 2008 to 2009.
Educational Background
Abbe Wright attended Denison University, where she studied English and obtained a BA between 2003 and 2007. She also completed her high school education at The Agnes Irwin School, earning her diploma from 1991 to 2003.
Achievements and Projects
Abbe Wright has accomplished significant milestones in her career. She quadrupled the audience, site traffic, click rates, and revenue for ReaditForward.com. She also spearheaded the website's 2015 redesign, developing a new brand identity, voice, visual look, and user experience. Furthermore, Wright worked with developers to create a unique book recommendation bot via Facebook Messenger.
Podcast Hosting and Authoring
In addition to her editorial work, Abbe Wright hosts and produces two podcasts: The Adaptables and the Read it Forward podcast. She is also the author of the forthcoming 'BOOK CLUB: A JOURNAL,' set to publish in February 2021.
Interview and Content Sourcing Experience
Abbe Wright conducts in-depth author and celebrity interviews, including on-screen, on-air, and onstage during live events. She seeks out and edits creative content from notable authors and celebrities such as Mindy Kaling, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elizabeth Gilbert, Samantha Irby, and Chuck Palahniuk.