Elliot Wren Phillips

Elliot Wren Phillips – Editor

Experienced LGBTQ+ book editor specializing in fiction and nonfiction. 5+ years in developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading.

Overview

My editorial philosophy is to revise with a light touch, preserving my authors' unique voice and intent. Authors consistently tell me they love how I help maintain the heart of their project without flattening it for commercialism.

This approach works: books I've edited at a traditional publishing house became bestsellers, with two becoming top-list performers in only four years as an acquiring editor.

When we work together, I'll help you tell your story authentically while advocating for readers through clarity and consistency. You'll get an editor who understands both craft and market expectations, while still preserving what makes your project unique.

Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Entertainment Fashion & Textiles
Fiction
LGBTQ Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Lambda Literary Fellow (2021)
  • AWP Presenter (2021)

Work experience

Page Street Publishing Co.

Aug, 2020 — Apr, 2025 (over 4 years)
At Page Street I expanded our title lists beyond cookbooks and craft books, to include innovative categories like tabletop roleplay and tarot deck production. As a nonfiction acquisitions editor, I looked for interesting and influential people in various nonfiction spaces, and worked to develop their books from manuscript to publication.

Harvard Education Publishing Group

Jun, 2019 — Aug, 2019 (3 months)
At the Harvard Education Publishing Group, I proofread full-length academic manuscripts; ensuring consistency between digital and physical proofs, while also looking to ensure clarity and adherence to Chicago style throughout.

Ploughshares

Jan, 2019 — Jul, 2020 (over 1 year)
At Ploughshares literary magazine, I proofread short fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry as a Senior Editorial Assistant. I'm experienced with evaluating prose intended for a literary audience. My work at the magazine began as an intern, where I copy-edited posts for the Ploughshares Blog: working with authors to preserve their voice and vision while also ensuring each post adhered to the Blog's style guide and quality standards.

Portfolio

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Don’t!: Misadventures of a Sword Guy

Craughwell, Michael

Page Street Publishing

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Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

Thomson, Hayli

Page Street YA

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
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Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
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Furry Faux Paw, A

Kara, Jessica

Page Street YA

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Don't Be a Drag

Quinlan, Skye

Page Street YA

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Tonight We Rule the World

Smedley, Zack

Page Street YA

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Angelarium: Oracle of the Fallen

Page Street Publishing

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
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Hyaline G.

Hyaline G.

Oct, 2025

Elliott was incredible! So informative, patient, and thorough! You can see Elliott's experience in the industry, and knowledge for not only how to do things the right way, but how to enhance your work to the best form of itself! Answered all of my questions, and gave such incredible insight w...
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