Overview

I've been editing professionally since 2006 (and earlier on a semi-professional level) of mostly SF/F/H. My job is to help an author tell their story in their individual style while making sure the details—from overall timeline to grammar to moon phases—are feasible. Sure, it may be fantasy, but good fiction is grounded in logic. Whether you are a neophyte author, a seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, I'm eager to work with you.

Services

Developmental Editing

Editorial Assessment

Fiction

Epic Fantasy Historical Fiction Horror Magical Realism Paranormal Romance Romantic Fantasy Science Fiction Urban Fantasy

Languages

English (AUS) English (NZ) English (UK) English (US)

Awards

Bram Stoker (2)
IHG (2)
World Fantasy Award Nominations (3)

Work experience

Freelance Editing

Self-employed

Dec, 2017 — Present

I edited anthologies and novels for Night Shade; two anthology series for Pyr. I also edit novels, novellas, and shorts for individuals.

Senior Editor

Prime Books

Jan, 2010 — Nov, 2017 (almost 8 years)

Acquisition, developmental, substantive, stylistic editing of established and new authors as well as acquisition. Also did PR, publicity, marketing, copywriting, graphic design, production, and contracts; copyediting, proofreading, and webmastering.

Senior Editor

Juno Books / Simon & Schuester

Apr, 2006 — Dec, 2011 (over 5 years)

Acquisition, developmental, substantive, stylistic editing of established and new authors. Also did PR, publicity, marketing, copywriting, production, and contracts. Originally an independent press imprint, Simon & Schuster Pocket Books bought it as a dedicated urban fantasy mass market imprint starting January 2008. Implemented a book-a-month mass-market imprint for Pocket in six months.

Portfolio

House of Whispers: Book One Of The Supernatural Properties Series (Supernatural Properties, 1)

Lucke, Margaret

Developmental Editing

Vicious Circle (Persephone Alcmedi, Book 1)

Robertson, Linda

Developmental Editing

Dreams of the Dark Sky: The Legacy of the Heavens, Book Two

LeCount Myers, Tina

Developmental Editing

Ascension: A Tangled Axon Novel

Jacqueline Koyanagi

Developmental Editing

Worldsoul

Williams, Liz

Developmental Editing

Everything is Broken

Shirley, John

Copy Editing

Yamada Monogatari: To Break the Demon Gate

Parks, Richard

Developmental Editing

Mechanique: A Tale of the Circus Tresaulti

Genevieve Valentine

Developmental Editing

Ghost Summer: Stories

Due, Tananarive

Editorial Assessment

Million Mile Road Trip

Rucker, Rudy

Copy Editing

Paula has 15 reviews

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Greg U.

Nov, 2025

Paula is thorough and detailed, particularly when it comes to fact-checking. Her knowledge is considerable, her suggestions are concise, and her ability to identify weaknesses or inconsistencies in plots and settings is unparalleled.

Megan D.

Oct, 2025

This was my first manuscript and I probably sent it to Paula a bit too soon—still a big, ambitious, bloated and convoluted draft. But even that turned out to be a valuable lesson. Paula met the book as it was and helped me chisel it into something leaner, sharper, and closer to the novel I had en...

Reply from Paula G.

Thanks, Meagan! Looking forward to round two.

Brent A.

Sep, 2025

This was my second opportunity to collaborate with Paula, and I am once again thrilled with her work. Her feedback and edits are thoughtfully offered and well explained. Her personality shines through her notes and she has a way of explaining things in a succinct fashion that truly resonates wi...

Reply from Paula G.

Thanks, Brent! I'm still in awe over how quickly, effcrively, and completely you rewrote the entire book. A pleasure to work with you.

sarah D.

Jul, 2025

I'd gotten to point in my writing where I could no longer see the woods for the trees. Paula, gave me an editorial assessment with lots of feedback. Going through it I agreed with everything she said. It's going to improve my story immensely and I look forward to working with her again in the fut...

Reply from Paula G.

Thanks, Sarah! Good luck with the rewrite. The novel is well worth the work you are putting in.

Chris H.

May, 2025

Paula has edited several of my books, including my first novel for Juno Books in 2008, along with two or three more in between. I can't say enough about how valuable and productive it is to work with a professional editor. I rely on Paula's insight and attention to detail when going through a sto...

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Paula Guran

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Akron, Ohio, USA

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Paula Guran – Editor

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Paula Guran – Editor

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Portfolio

Paula has 15 reviews

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sarah D.

Chris H.

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