Anna Bierhaus

Anna Bierhaus – Editor

Experienced editor specializing in commercial fiction, romance, women's fiction, thrillers, and literary fiction

Overview

While working at the literary agency Sanford J. Greenburger Associates (SJGA), I screened thousands of nonfiction proposals, fiction synopses, and manuscripts. So I know how to make a project stand out in the slush pile. After SJGA, I was an Assistant Editor at Oxford University Press specializing in Brain Sciences. I read, organized, and readied the material for our production team. I also scouted writers for Marvel Comics as a Writer-Recruiter. I looked for writers in different mediums and helped them transition into comic writing.

Throughout my time in publishing, I helped authors develop characters, improve pacing and conflict, work through blocks, tackle tricky scenes, punch up dialogue, and make their manuscripts shine. I want to do the same for you. Much of my work experience revolves around reading on behalf of New York publishers and agencies. I know what they look for, and if publishing is your goal, I can help you get there.
Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Fantasy Mystery & Crime Romance Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2013 — Present

New York University

May, 2013 — Aug, 2013 (3 months)
Taught Intro to Fiction and Poetry to awesome undergraduates

New York University

Sep, 2011 — May, 2013 (over 1 year)

Hunter College

May, 2009 — May, 2010 (about 1 year)

Marvel Comics

Apr, 2008 — May, 2009 (about 1 year)
Worked part-time at Marvel while I worked full-time at Oxford University Press *Scouted writers from different mediums—book publishing, television, theater, film—and guided their transitions into writing comic books often through suggesting edits *Reorganized Marvel’s writing submission process

Oxford University Press

Apr, 2008 — May, 2009 (about 1 year)
*Assessed potential projectsž *Worked with authors on structure *Transmitted manuscripts to the production team

Sanford J. Greenburger Associates Literary Agency

Sep, 2003 — Apr, 2008 (over 4 years)
*Edited manuscripts and proposals *Pitched projects *Negotiated contracts with editors ž

Portfolio

Dirty Little Stay Out

D'Amico, Anthony

A farmer in Nepal notices a sudden rotting of his fingers, rapidly followed by pneumonia... then a horrific death. As a virulent, drug-resistant form of leprosy spreads in a worldwide epidemic, a warring couple sets off on a danger-filled quest for a cure. The... read more
NINE KINDS OF NAKED

Tony Vigorito

"As fanciful and inventive in its form... as it is in its observations. It fed tasty crackers to all the hungry parrots in my mental aviary." --TOM ROBBINSJoin cult favorite Tony Vigorito in his acclaimed, surreal whirlwind of a novel exploring chaos theory. A... read more
A Finalist for the PEN/ Faulkner Awardn Amazon Best Book of the Year A Washington Post Notable Book A Barnes & Noble Discover Pick One of Bustle's "Most Important Books of 2016" Named Most Anticipated Book of the Year in Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Week... read more
Philip Carlo's The Ice Man spent over six weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List. Top Mob Hitman. Devoted Family Man. Doting Father. For thirty years, Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski led a shocking double life, becoming the most notorious professional assa... read more
In Tune

JN Welsh

A tour manager determined to revitalize her career.The client she can’t stop thinking about.Workplace romance hits the road in this enemies-to-lovers romance from JN Welsh.Luke Anderson needs a manager—fast. His last one quit, leaving his tour and his future i... read more

Anna has 128 reviews

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Crystal R.

Crystal R.

Jun, 2025

Anna was great! She gave me exactly what I was looking for. Her feedback was clear and helpful. I had never worked with a professional editor before so I was afraid she was going to rip me apart. That was not the case at all. Her editorial letter left me encouraged and ready to keep working. Her ...
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Meghan D.

Meghan D.

May, 2025

Anna provided meaningful, constructive feedback in an A-class editorial letter. She caught the holes and inconsistencies I could not see, while also taking time to point out my strengths.
Katie G.

Katie G.

May, 2025

Anna supported both her praise and her constructive criticism with excellent, well-thought-out comments and examples. She is an excellent choice as a developmental editor.
Paul H.

Paul H.

May, 2025

Anna was insightful, thorough, positive, constructive and responsive. A real pleasure.
Alan W.

Alan W.

Apr, 2025

Anna, frankly, was amazing. She did everything she said she'd do, and when she said she'd do it. Her comments, suggestions, and criticisms (delineated gently) were so insightful and accurate. I wish I would have asked her to review my work years ago. She is a big-picture editor who also offe...
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