Harriet Wade – Editor

Over the last decade I have had the pleasure of working in both literary indie presses and Big 5 corporate publishers. I specialise in developing and nurturing an author’s creative voice while applying a data-led lens to the book's place in a competitive landscape.

I have acquired and edited over a hundred books across most genres, including award winners, bestsellers, and cult favourites with devoted fans. Selected highlights include John Vercher’s Three-Fifths (a Sunday Times, FT, and Guardian Book of the Year), bestselling book club fiction series from Ann O'Loughlin, WW2 fiction from Catherine Hokin and cozy crime from Katie Gayle, and award-winning translated fiction from Sarah Blau, Paula Rodríguez, and Yulia Yakovleva. I edited 'How We Disappeared' by Jing-Jing Lee which was longlisted for the Womens Prize, and worked on 'Frankenstein in Baghdad' by Ahmed Saadawi, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.

Whether you’re aiming for a literary prize or a commercial bestseller, I offer support across the entire journey — from early concept development and meticulous editing to strategic guidance on the path to publication. My goal is to provide the thoughtful editorial support and market-led insight needed to bring a project to life.

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"Harriet is simply the best editor I've worked with. She is collaborative and empathetic. Her feedback is always insightful and constructive and reflects her respect for the work and she has a strong commercial eye. I couldn't recommend her very safe pair of hands more." - CATHERINE HOKIN, author of bestselling WW2 fiction

“Harriet is the kind of editor every author hopes for. She has an incredible instinct for story—knowing exactly how to elevate a book without ever losing the author’s voice. Her feedback is thoughtful, incisive, and always grounded in a strong understanding of current industry trends and what makes a book truly marketable. My novels are stronger because of her.” - JEN CRAVEN, author of 'The Baby Left Behind'