What colleagues have to say about Charles Carney:
“Charles is my go-to guy whenever I need something professionally written or edited. His publishing experience is vast and he’s helped many of my clients in the editing and shaping of book proposals and manuscripts. Charles is truly a master at the written word.”
--Paula Allen, Screenland Literary Associates.
"Charles Carney is a brilliant and hilarious person, possessing depth, commitment, and wisdom that can be gentle, biting, touching, and amazing, sometimes all at once. He's simply fabulous."
--Anne Lamott, Author, Grace, Eventually, Travelling Mercies
"Charlie's work as a screenwriter, editor and conceptual thinker is always top notch. We have used his talents on existing properties, which he always dives into with excitement and enthusiasm, as well as on original ideas, where his input and creativity shine brightly. He is always on time, reliable, good humored and a genuine pleasure to work with."
--Ashley Postlewaite, Renegade Animation
"He is prolific, clear-eyed, and dependable. I wouldn’t think of submitting a manuscript without his having reviewed it."
--Sara Hoagland Hunter, Author, The Unbreakable Code
"Charles Carney is creative, inspiring, hard-working and always professional. The books we did together would not be as good if not for his smart editorial guidance. Charles knows how to turn a phrase, as well as conceive new projects and manage major brand properties. He's simply one of the best in the business—a real mensch."
-- Jerry Beck, Author, The Hanna-Barbera Treasury, The 50 Greatest Cartoons: As Selected by 1,000 Animation Professionals
“He delivers solid business arguments with eloquence, and writes exciting and compelling pitches and sales presentations, light-hearted, thoughtful speeches, and entertaining press releases. He is a quick study and always provides a unique perspective—and articulates it all brilliantly.”
--Joan Dambros, Senior Vice President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products Worldwide Marketing
“Charles was chief Creative Officer for all three of our media businesses. He worked with publishers, music producers, lyricists, video game developers, animators, and all creative forces involved with our brands. He also became our global creative ambassador and spent considerable time on the road with our partners. Our businesses were amazing successes, generating hundreds of millions of dollars, and it absolutely would not have been possible without Charles.”
--Michael Harkavy, Harkavy Consulting, formerly Senior Vice President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Publishing, Kids WB! Music, and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
“Charles is my go-to guy whenever I need something professionally written or edited. His publishing experience is vast and he’s helped many of my clients in the editing and shaping of book proposals and manuscripts. Charles is truly a master at the written word.”
--Paula Allen, Screenland Literary Associates.
"Charles Carney is a brilliant and hilarious person, possessing depth, commitment, and wisdom that can be gentle, biting, touching, and amazing, sometimes all at once. He's simply fabulous."
--Anne Lamott, Author, Grace, Eventually, Travelling Mercies
"Charlie's work as a screenwriter, editor and conceptual thinker is always top notch. We have used his talents on existing properties, which he always dives into with excitement and enthusiasm, as well as on original ideas, where his input and creativity shine brightly. He is always on time, reliable, good humored and a genuine pleasure to work with."
--Ashley Postlewaite, Renegade Animation
"He is prolific, clear-eyed, and dependable. I wouldn’t think of submitting a manuscript without his having reviewed it."
--Sara Hoagland Hunter, Author, The Unbreakable Code
"Charles Carney is creative, inspiring, hard-working and always professional. The books we did together would not be as good if not for his smart editorial guidance. Charles knows how to turn a phrase, as well as conceive new projects and manage major brand properties. He's simply one of the best in the business—a real mensch."
-- Jerry Beck, Author, The Hanna-Barbera Treasury, The 50 Greatest Cartoons: As Selected by 1,000 Animation Professionals
“He delivers solid business arguments with eloquence, and writes exciting and compelling pitches and sales presentations, light-hearted, thoughtful speeches, and entertaining press releases. He is a quick study and always provides a unique perspective—and articulates it all brilliantly.”
--Joan Dambros, Senior Vice President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products Worldwide Marketing
“Charles was chief Creative Officer for all three of our media businesses. He worked with publishers, music producers, lyricists, video game developers, animators, and all creative forces involved with our brands. He also became our global creative ambassador and spent considerable time on the road with our partners. Our businesses were amazing successes, generating hundreds of millions of dollars, and it absolutely would not have been possible without Charles.”
--Michael Harkavy, Harkavy Consulting, formerly Senior Vice President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Publishing, Kids WB! Music, and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
