Haley Weaver

Haley Weaver – Editor

Developmental editor with a decade of wide-ranging experience in both fiction and nonfiction as an acquiring editor at 2 of the Big 5s.

Overview

With about 8 years of editorial experience working for two of the Big 5 publishers (Atria @ Simon & Schuster and Grand Central @ Hachette Book Group) and an additional 2 years of freelance editing (Woven Word Editorial), Haley is a meticulous and passionate editor with expertise in a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. She has insider knowledge of the considerations that acquisitions editors discuss when deciding which projects to publish, as well as years under her belt working closely with manuscripts to hone them into award-winning, bestselling, and starred-review-receiving hits.


Haley has worked on numerous New York Times bestsellers, including massively successful novels like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell, and The Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley. In fiction, she has primarily focused on psychological suspense, thrillers, and women's fiction, but also has worked in mystery, literary fiction, speculative fiction, and general fiction.


In nonfiction, Haley has had the honor of collaborating on books with celebrities like Billie Eilish, Amber Ruffin, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hayley Mills, Robin Roberts, Mike Birbiglia, and Gabe Dunn. With experience in both practical and narrative nonfiction, she has worked on humor, memoir, health & wellness, business, self-help, biography, and essay collections. She has a particular interest in works with a social justice bent, as well as personal finance, untold histories, and LGBTQ+ stories.


In all genres, Haley is especially eager to work with writers of marginalized or traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, including disabled, BIPOC/multiethnic, minority faith, queer, polyamorous, or immigrant writers. She is an insatiable and unapologetic nerd as well as a thorough and diligent editor, and if that sounds like the right vibe for you, she would love to help you with your project, whether you are looking for a gut-check from someone with publishing insight on your work-in-progress, refining your manuscript to query agents, or looking to make sure it is polished and ready to self-publish!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Finance & Accounting LGBTQ Non-Fiction Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction LGBTQ Fiction Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Grand Central Publishing/Hachette Book Group

Jun, 2019 — Jul, 2022 (about 3 years)

Atria Books/Simon & Schuster

May, 2015 — Jun, 2019 (about 4 years)

Columbia University Press

Jan, 2015 — May, 2015 (4 months)

Overlook Press

Jan, 2015 — May, 2015 (4 months)

The Feminist Press

Sep, 2014 — Dec, 2014 (3 months)

Haley has 16 reviews

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Lauren L.

Lauren L.

Nov, 2023

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It was incredible to have Haley's expertise for refining my thriller novel. She was responsive, thoughtful, and thorough at every step. Her editorial letter was packed with insightful feedback, and she even sent it ahead of schedule. She was an amazingly helpful resource in editing my manuscript and understanding the literary landscape as I go through the querying process. Thank you, Haley!
Trenton H.

Trenton H.

Aug, 2022

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Wow! Haley is absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond in helping me with my proposal in ways I couldn't have imagined. She has such a talent, and knows her stuff. I can already see how her suggestions and edits will not only make the proposal many times better, but also the book itself. I can't thank her enough for her help, and will definitely work with her again if I have the opportunity.
Lori G.

Lori G.

May, 2022

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With multiple published books, I have received many editorial letters. I can honestly say that Haley's letter is among the best I've received. Thoughtful, insightful, with clear, actionable items to improve the story as well as kindness and encouragement. The care and time she put into her edit is clear and I would enthusiastically recommend and work with her again.
Maria V.

Maria V.

Dec, 2024

I am currently working with Haley and she's really great to bounce ideas around with! I'm enjoying working with her!
Cori D.

Cori D.

Nov, 2024

So grateful to be able to work with Haley. Her notes were so kind, thoughtful, and intelligent. She helped me create a payment plan that worked with me as I'm currently a student working a part time job. I cannot recommend her enough!

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