Eliza Kirby

Eliza Kirby – Editor

I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies

Overview

As a children's editor with experience taking projects from concept to publication, I have a keen understanding of the market for young readers and what makes a successful book for kids. Whether you need help fleshing out an initial idea or doing a final polish before you submit or self-publish your manuscript, I would love to work with you to bring your book to the next level.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Education & Reference Parenting & Families
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books Young Adult
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Rebel Girls

Sep, 2022 — Feb, 2024 (over 1 year)

I concepted, edited, and managed 3-5 highly designed books per season, including creating outlines, developing IP, hiring authors, managing freelancers, editing manuscripts, and laying out content

Callisto Media

Apr, 2019 — Sep, 2022 (over 3 years)

I developed, edited, and managed nonfiction and educational books for children, bringing books to market within 9 months and achieving target revenue within a year

The Bent Agency

Jul, 2018 — Present

Leigh Feldman Literary

Aug, 2017 — Present

I work with a literary agent to vet queries, edit client manuscripts, and prepare work for submission to publishers.

Self-employed

Mar, 2017 — Present

I provide editorial services for authors and agents, from large-scale developmental edits to nitty-gritty proofreading.

Diversion Books

Jul, 2014 — May, 2017 (almost 3 years)

I acquired and edited across a range of commercial fiction genres, shepherding each title through the editorial process. I was responsible for developmental and line edits, crafting copy, soliciting blurbs, and liaising with production and publicity on four to ten books in a given season.

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Red and Black

Nancy O'Toole Meservier

Dawn Takahashi knows a thing or two about superheroes, from the fictional ones that populate her favorite comic books, to the real-life vigilantes who keep people safe. When she's granted an impressive set of powers of her own, she dives right in, eager to pro... read more
A secret assignment brought them together. Will a shared heartache make them a family?Dominic is ready to put down roots. After years of dispatching explosives, the Navy SEAL takes on a top-secret assignment to watch over Devin, a genetically modified man with... read more
Thrilling and romantic, Once a Gypsy starts a brand new series from Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author Danica Winters.“A haunting and fresh voice in paranormal romance. Be prepared for Danica Winters to ensnare you in her dark and seductive world.”―Cecy Rob... read more
The Fifth

Jay Montville

Suzanne Parker hates her new life. She used to have wicked friends and a boyfriend old enough to buy beer, but her parents freaked out and moved her to the vanilla suburb of Benowa. Now all she has is her dog, a silent cell phone, and a jock named Gabriel who ... read more
The moment Chloe sets eyes on Vincent, sparks fly—both the good and the bad ones. Never have anyone made her body tingle like he does, but never have anyone infuriated her more either. He’s a lazy and arrogant womanizer but he’s also devilishly sexy and charmi... read more
The stunning sequel to The Hidden Icon, perfect for readers of Bradley Beaulieu and NK Jemisin.“Lyrical and luminous—a great read.” —Laura Bickle, author of The Hallowed Ones and The Outside on The Hidden IconIn the rival kingdoms of Ambar and Aleyn, gods walk... read more
A witty Regency Romance from 2017 Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart Winner Christina Britton, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare. An aging spinster at twenty-six, all Imogen Duncan sees ahead of her is a life of servitude to her overbearing... read more
They took her son. Four years later, they came back for MORE.Mia Floyd's grief of losing her son is so painful, she doesn't know if she has lost her mind. Was she involved in the disappearance of her own son? Because the signs are saying she may have been. Mor... read more
An unimaginable trauma. A future that seems impossible. When your world shatters, how do you put it back together?For 950 days, Kathleen Conners has struggled with that choice. Behind a scarf and sunglasses, she hides from the world, from herself, from The Eve... read more
Patriots: Book One

Will Kane Thompson

Whether they admit it or not, or even realize it, their whole lives have been altered by the events of September 11th, 2001, when they were just kids.They came to this paradise of a college campus to find freedom, themselves, their future, sex, love, fun, God,... read more
Into the Void

Amanda Frame

There is a place just out of reach: an exact mirror of our world, but desolate, crumbling, and devoid of human life. The Void. Most people will never learn of its presence, even though it touches them more than they will ever know. But a few will become foreve... read more
The highly anticipated finale to the Healing Edge series that began with All The Broken Places, recipient of the Paranormal Romance Guild’s 2016 Reviewer’s Choice AwardPsychotherapist Cate Duncan is done with danger. Her training at the MacGregor Group’s parap... read more
Booke of the Hidden

Jeri Westerson

“Westerson creates an utterly believable history of witches, demons, and magic for her claustrophobic New England village including a heroine with enough spark, smarts, and stubbornness to keep both the bad guys and the deliciously dangerous love-interest on t... read more
USA Today bestselling author Madeline Martin delivers a captivating novel of passion and intrigue... Connor Grant is in search of a lady. Not a bride, but a woman to become a skillful and seductive spy in the service of King James. In addition to being the Kin... read more
USA Today bestselling author Madeline Martin delivers the much-anticipated second in the Mercenary Maidens series, which thrills like only a stellar Scottish Romance can. “A solid thread of teamwork and family, provided by the strong supporting cast of Ariana’... read more
1645. Naseby, England. Baroness Margaret Elizabeth De Meaux knows exactly where she fits in the hierarchy of society, of her family, and in her life. However, one thing sets her apart from all those she loves: her visions. They have always shown her wondrous l... read more
Body Parts

Jessica Kapp

Never Let Me Go meets The Island for YA―perfect for fans of Cat Patrick and Suzanne Young. Raised in an elite foster center off the California coast, sixteen-year-old Tabitha has been protected from the outside world. Her trainers at the center have told her s... read more
The darkly seductive sequel to Danica Winters’s Once a Gypsy, perfect for fans of Nalini Singh and Karen Marie Moning. “Always a Wanderer is a powerful, inspiring tale that proves not all who wander are lost.”―Sabrina York, New York Times and USA Today bestsel... read more
Time, worlds, and hearts collide in this mesmerizing time-travel romance, perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon.Colin O’Rourke is expanding Celtic Connections, his matchmaking business, to the UK and Ireland. However, its success is threatened before it opens its... read more
In the stunning conclusion to the Fae trilogy, Caroline and Devilyn fight to preserve their love despite dark forces threatening to tear them apart.“An epic end to a phenomenal series.” ―Margaret Stohl, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creat... read more
For fans of Karen Robards and Shiloh Walker, Anise Eden brings us the mesmerizing sequel to her paranormal romantic suspense novel All the Broken Places."Peopled with engaging characters and filled with intrigue, this book will delight readers of paranormal ro... read more
Nancy Scanlon continues the timebending saga she began with The Winter Laird, pulling heroes and villains alike through the portals of time to help save their futures and find their truest loves.A time travel accident has left Aidan MacWilliam, younger brother... read more
Time travel, adventure, and romance come together in the highly anticipated sequel to THE 57 LIVES OF ALEX WAYFARE.Alex Wayfare is back in Base Life. Her 57th life. She's in Chicago searching for Blue, who travels with her whenever she goes back in time. She's... read more
From The Onion alum writers Mike MacDonald and Jilly Gagnon comes a hilarious choose-your-own-path story to ruin your holiday spirit.“Bah! Humbug! An ideal choice for holiday haters and readers who enjoy David Sedaris’s hysterically funny take, Holidays on Ice... read more
The highly anticipated sequel to Dreadnought, featuring “the most exciting new superheroes in decades.” (Kirkus, starred review) Only nine months after her debut as the superhero Dreadnought, Danny Tozer is already a scarred veteran. Protecting a city the size... read more
An action-packed series-starter perfect for fans of The Heroine Complex and Not Your Sidekick.“I didn’t know how much I needed this brave, thrilling book until it rocked my world. Dreadnought is the superhero adventure we all need right now.”—Charlie Jane Ande... read more

Eliza has 22 reviews

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Avishai A.

Avishai A.

Feb, 2019

Eliza agreed on a second reading (since we had translation issues ) but never done it. Since she doesn't respond to messages, it seems that she is not available anymore on this platform :(
Leah C.

Leah C.

Aug, 2018

Eliza is insightful, professional and prompt. I genuinely felt like I had an easier time writing my 100,000 word novel than I did penning a 350 word query - for whatever reason, nailing that short and to the point letter was proving impossible for me. Having Eliza provide one last editorial review of my book, as well as a deep edit of my query, helped me to pinpoint the issues in both and fuele...
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Brittany M.

Brittany M.

Jul, 2018

I really appreciate all the work Eliza put into my manuscript and query letter, I'm very pleased, and got a full manuscript request within a week of submitting to agents!
Amanda G.

Amanda G.

Jul, 2018

Working with Eliza made such a difference for my manuscript. If you're considering working with her, you should do it. During the process, it was easy to see that Eliza was invested not only in making my work better, but in helping me to feel empowered about my next steps. She was responsive, open to all of my questions, and very detailed in her feedback. She leaves notes in the margins, which ...
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Ally D.

Ally D.

Jul, 2018

Eliza was a pleasure to work with and offered great suggestions during her copy edit. She definitely improved the quality of my book. She was prompt with all communications and professional. I will definitely work with her again.

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