Geffen S.

Geffen S. – Editor

An editor with experience at top international agencies and publishers, who loves voice-driven fiction and upmarket, accessible nonfiction.

Overview

For the past few years I've gathered as much experience as possible, spanning countries and different sides of publishing. I've been at top literary and foreign rights agencies, independent and big publishers, as well as magazines. Between working on different lists, I've evaluated and contributed to the production of countless bestselling books. The books I've worked on cross countless genres and I feel confident of my ability to provide helpful and thoughtful feedback I stand behind to help get an author's book represented by a literary agent, acquired by a publisher and enjoyed by readers everywhere. My own tastes and experiences are broad and eclectic; so with me, you'll get someone who understands the big picture. And because I've worked on may different lists that range from the literary to the upmarket to the commercial, fiction and nonfiction (not to mention the range of personalities), it's less about genre for me but rather making your project the best version of your vision.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs LGBTQ Non-Fiction Sex & Relationships True Crime
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Mystery & Crime Romance Young Adult
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Columbia Publishing Course at Oxford University

Work experience

Westwood Creative Artists

Mar, 2025 — Present

Penguin Random House Canada

Jul, 2020 — Oct, 2024 (over 4 years)

Doubleday Canada, Penguin Random House Canada

Jan, 2020 — Jun, 2020 (5 months)
Evaluate submissions and provide editorial feedback; I also proof manuscripts as well as amend diction for North American publication. Genres: Upmarket Fiction, Literary Fiction, Thrillers and Narrative Nonfiction.

Aitken Alexander Associates

May, 2018 — Nov, 2019 (over 1 year)
Evaluated and worked closely with authors to provide editorial feedback. Composed pitch letters to publishers for acquisition of clients' books both for print and audio. Managed incoming submissions and queries from authors looking for representation. Genres: Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Women's Fiction and Historical Nonfiction.

Andrew Nurnberg Associates

Mar, 2018 — May, 2018 (2 months)
Evaluated incoming submissions from authors seeking representation. Composed detailed reports and editorial letters for agents regarding the manuscripts of their own clients. Genres: Literary Fiction and Young Adult Science Fiction/Dystopian.

Profile Books

Jan, 2018 — Mar, 2018 (about 2 months)
Evaluated incoming submissions from authors seeking representation. Composed detailed reports and editorial letters. Proofed manuscripts for publication. Genres: Social Sciences, Religion, Contemporary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction and Literary Fiction.

Room Magazine

Apr, 2016 — Present
I edit issues which includes choosing what pieces go into the magazine and working closely with the authors to their edit fiction, creative non fiction, and poetry works. I also evaluate incoming submissions and read for poetry and fictions contests. Genres: Fiction (short stories), Poetry and Creative Nonfiction.

Portfolio

The Summers Between Us

Nanja, Noreen

Random House Canada

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
The Trees Have Buds

Houle, François

Developmental Editing
Every Step She Takes

Armstrong, Kelley

Proofreading
Dr. Andrew Furey, an orthopedic surgeon, was sitting by the fireplace at his home in St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, watching TV after work, when dreadful images of the aftermath of an e... read more
Proofreading
Proofreading
Grown Ups

Keyes, Marian

Proofreading
The Anthill: A Novel

Pachico, Julianne

Editorial Assessment

Geffen has 3 reviews

Professionalism

Quality

Value

Responsiveness

Rebecca C.

Rebecca C.

Jan, 2025

Extremely professional, completed my project on budget and before deadline.
François H.

François H.

Nov, 2021

I've worked with Geffen on three books now and she really helped make them better. I love her structural edits as they truly helped me hone in on the areas that need work. We're starting to get to know each other so her feedback is more personal and I like that she's honest and not telling me wha...
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Candice B.

Candice B.

Nov, 2021

Excellent communication, quick turnaround, proofreading win!

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