Emma Capron

Emma Capron – Editor

Experienced development editor and coach of 13+ years (Simon & Schuster, Hachette), helping authors find their voice in all fiction genres

Overview

Hello!

My name is Emma and I’ve been working in publishing for over thirteen years as a publisher of NEW YORK TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling commercial fiction. Today, I work directly with authors in a freelance capacity, bringing everything I've learned in traditional publishing to writers like you.

Over the years, I've collaborated with everyone from debut authors to major continuing brands. I've had the privilege of working with NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authors Colleen Hoover, Rebecca Serle, Lyla Sage and Navessa Allen, as well as SUNDAY TIMES bestsellers Beth O'Leary, Lynda La Plante, Louise Candlish, Paige Toon, Heidi Swain, and many more.

I'm known in the industry for my professional excellence and for the care I bring to every editorial relationship. I work sensitively and collaboratively, tailoring my approach to each project to help make your book the strongest version of itself. Whether you're aiming for traditional publication or self-publishing success, I offer extensive, hands-on experience across all commercial genres to help you reach your goals.

My services include:

- Query letter review

- Editorial assessment

- Developmental editing

- Copyediting

- Book coaching

- Proofreading

I'm also happy to design bespoke packages to support your unique publishing journey.

If you'd like to hear more about how I work with my clients, I'd love to chat. Helping authors discover their voice is one of my greatest joys, and being a part of that process is a true privilege.

I look forward to meeting you and hearing all about your work-in-progress!

TESTIMONIALS:

'Emma has brought so much to my novels. She has a brilliantly creative brain, a smart, commercial eye and a real skill for pulling more out of a book than you knew it had to give. I feel very lucky to have had her input on so many of my books, and I know they're much stronger for it' Beth O'Leary, author of SWEPT AWAY

'I loved working with Emma. She completely understood what I was trying to say and saw potential in even the earliest stages of a project. From big structural edits to the minutiae that make a novel sing, Emma is able to get the best out of her writers while never taking away their authentic voice. She is thoughtful, conscientious and collaborative' Laura Kay, author of WILD THINGS

'I've been lucky enough to have Emma edit both my novels. Her editorial skills, from looking at the big sweeping picture of structure to the more delicate line edits are second to none. While Emma is always thorough, she is also kind, pragmatic and only ever positive in her approach to a manuscript' Nydia Hetherington, author of SYCORAX

Services
Fiction
Historical Fiction LGBTQ Fiction Magical Realism Psychological Thriller Romantic Comedy Romantic Fantasy
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Quercus, Hachette

Feb, 2019 — Feb, 2025 (almost 6 years)
Acquiring and publishing book club novels, historical, mythological and speculative fiction, alongside contemporary commercial fiction

Simon & Schuster

Feb, 2012 — Jan, 2019 (almost 7 years)
Commissioning and project managing a vast array of commercial fiction from medieval adventure stories to police procedurals, war torn love stories to speculative fiction and romcoms

Portfolio

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Book Coaching
Our House

Candlish, Louise

Berkley

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
The Road Trip: now a major TV series

Beth O'Leary

Quercus Publishing

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Book Coaching
5 YEARS FROM NOW

TOON PAIGE

SIMON SCHUSTER

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Then She Was Gone

Luca Veste

Simon & Schuster Ltd

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
The Ruins

Wynne, Phoebe

Quercus Editions Ltd

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review Book Coaching
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Book Coaching
The Fates

Rosie Garland

'A really thrilling and totally original story of Greek mythology that I can't recommend highly enough' JENNIFER SAINT Before Gods and mortals, there were The Fates . . . You've heard the lege... read more
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review
The Photographer of the Lost

Scott, Caroline

Simon & Schuster UK

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review Book Coaching
Madam

Wynne, Phoebe

Quercus

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review Book Coaching
A Girl Made of Air

Hetherington, Nydia

Quercus

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Query Letter Review Book Coaching

Emma has 5 reviews

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Ben W.

Ben W.

Oct, 2025

Emma has been an absolute joy to work with. Her thoughtful critiques have guided my manuscript in new and exciting directions, adding depth that simply wouldn’t have been possible without her.
Emma C.
That is lovely to hear, Ben, thank you! It has been such a pleasure working together on this project. I wish you the best of luck with it going forward.
Mirna T.

Mirna T.

Sep, 2025

Emma is an amazing person to work with. She is extremely communicative, prompt, and provides excellent advice that really takes your story to the next level. Her professionalism and skills are top of the line, and I plan to work with her for future projects!
Emma C.
Thank you so much, Mirna. It has been such a pleasure working with you on this project and I look forward to continuing our partnership.
David B.

David B.

Sep, 2025

Having worked with Emma before, I had no hesitation in asking her to review my restructuring plans for the MS rewrite. As usual, her observations, insight and guidance were invaluable and I finished our hour's review far more enthused and confident than I had been sixty minutes before! I can thin...
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Emma C.
Thanks, David. A pleasure, as always! I look forward to working together again soon.
Sierra S.

Sierra S.

Aug, 2025

Emma is an absolute joy to work with. She brings invaluable experience, enthusiasm, and dedication to her collaborations. My project has improved much more than I’d hoped under her guidance and can’t recommend her enough!
Emma C.
Thank you so much, Sierra. It has been such a pleasure working with you on your debut. I can’t wait to continue working together for the next stage of your journey!
David B.

David B.

Jul, 2025

Wow..... With so many impressive, highly experienced and no doubt capable professionals available on Reedsy I found it more than a little challenging to guess/decide who would be the best person to collaborate with and I will be forever grateful that due to luck, intuition or perhaps good old ser...
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Emma C.
David, thank you so much! This is such a wonderful review to receive and I feel so touched. It has been a delight working together on your project, and I look forward to continuing our partnership ...
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