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Sarita Dash

@saritadash

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Published author and multidisciplinary editor specializing in academic and nonfiction content development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead editorial projects, mentor authors, ensure rigorous scholarship, and collaborate cross-functionally in an academic or nonfiction publishing environment.

I am a published author and multidisciplinary editor with over a decade of experience in academic and nonfiction publishing, holding a PhD in South Asian Studies. I have authored a book with Palgrave Macmillan and led editorial projects that ensured clarity, factual accuracy, and strong narrative development across interdisciplinary works.

I have extensive experience coordinating peer review, managing editorial teams, and collaborating with designers and production staff to achieve high publication standards. I adapt content for diverse international audiences, leverage CMS and editorial tools, and consistently guide authors toward polished, publication-ready manuscripts.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Independent Author

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Independent

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Writing a new book on soft power and Indo-Pacific power politics while managing research, drafting, and coordination with peer reviewers and editors to prepare manuscript for publication.

Research Writing Fact Checking Academic Publishing

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Palgrave Macmillan

Jan 2020 - Sep 2023 (3 years 8 months)

Authored Cultural Dimensions of India’s Look-Act East Policy (published Sept 2023); conducted editorial revisions from peer review and collaborated with editors, designers, and production teams to finalize publication.

Manuscript Development Peer Review Research Publishing

Research Associate

National Institute for African Studies

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)

Prepared and edited policy papers and reports, managed author communication and external reviews, and maintained CMS editorial workflows to ensure consistency and timely publication of research outputs.

Policy Writing Editing CMS Stakeholder Engagement

Assistant Editor-Writer

Unique Publishers

Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 (2 years)

Edited academic textbooks and research content in political science and international relations, performed copyediting and language reviews, and liaised with authors and external reviewers to improve manuscript quality.

Developmental Editing Quality Assurance Proofreading