Libby Monteith Minor Libby Monteith Minor is the Copy Chief for Southern Living, where she's worked for over 20 years. She edits and researches stories on everything from travel to food, home, garden, style, pets, and culture. Experience Libby Monteith Minor is the Copy Chief for Southern Living, where she has worked since 2000. With over 20 years of experience editing topics from travel to home, garden, food, style, pets, and culture, she has a broad range of knowledge about a wide array of subject areas.During her tenure, Southern Living has won a National Magazine Award for General Excellence from the American Society of Magazine Editors and been a finalist for a National Magazine Award multiple times. It has also received James Beard Award nominations and won awards from the International Association of Culinary Professionals, the Society of American Travel Writers, Folio:, and other organizations. She began as an intern and was promoted from Copy Assistant to Assistant Copy Editor, Copy Editor, Senior Copy Editor, Assistant Copy Chief, and Copy Chief, where she has served for over five years.She has seen Southern Living through many changes in the industry, with a constant focus on keeping the high quality of the brand and maintaining its reputation for excellence. About Southern Living Southern Living, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, celebrates the food, homes, places, and culture of the South. We reach 7.2 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.