The best developmental editors for hire near New York

Jacquelin

New York, New York, USA

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I'm a veteran developmental book editor with 20 years of experience at Penguin Random House committed to helping you make your story sing!

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Historical Romance.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• Self-employed
• GrubStreet

Katie

New York, NY, United States

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Nonfiction editor with an intuitive knack for storytelling & published author who has seen the industry from every possible angle

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Amazon Publishing
• HarperCollins Publishers
• Book of the Month
• William & Park
• Audible
• Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House

Estelle

New York, United States

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Agent/Senior Content Development Editor at one of New York's top agencies, specializing in YA, MG, picture books, and women's literature.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Folio Literary Management
• Self-employed

Lila

New York, United States

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I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Rebecca

New York, NY, United States

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With 10+ years of experience working at NYC publishers, I've edited 100s of books across genres. Thorough, candid, and easy to work with!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Disney Publishing Worldwide
• McGraw-Hill Education
• Penguin Random House
• Self-employed
• Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Education

Fran

New York, United States

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Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Writers House
• youbloom music festival

Anne

New York, United States

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Experienced freelance book editor with a particular interest in literary fiction and memoir.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, Coming of Age, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Counterpoint/Soft Skull Press
• Massie & McQuilkin Literary Agency
• Library Journal
• Freelance

Jess

New York, NY, USA

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I'm an acclaimed developmental editor with 15+ years as Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster, Alcove Press & Crooked Lane Books, and more! 📚

Genres: Romance, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Simon & Schuster/Crimson Romance
• Self-employed
• Scholastic, Macmillan, Sourcebooks
• Crazy Maple Studio
• Crooked Lane Books and Alcove Press

Shuli

New York, NY, USA

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Developmental editor helping you seize the core of your project and bring it to its maximal impact.

Genres: LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Sex & Relationships, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

• Ideas on Fire
• Self-employed

Lisa

New York, NY, USA

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Passionate, collaborative, Big 5 editor with 15+ years of experience in nonfiction: history, travel, sports, illustrated

Genres: Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Travel, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Entertainment, Art, and Photography.

Work experience:

• Hachette Book Group
• Black Dog & Leventhal

Christine

New York, NY, USA

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Editor formerly at Disney•Hyperion with 6+ years of experience acquiring and editing children's and YA fiction.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Disney•Hyperion
• self-employed

Ishan

New York, NY, USA

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I am a developmental editor specializing in political nonfiction with a background in indie publishing, academic publishing and magazines.

Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.

Work experience:

• The New Press
• Vera Institute of Justice
• Oxford University Press

Dana

New York, NY, USA

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Editor with more than 12 years experience working with authors to craft award-winning bestsellers at Penguin Random House and Macmillan

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Macmillan/Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
• Penguin Random House

Serene

New York, NY, USA

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Literary agent w/ 10 yrs publishing experience with an editorial focus on YA and literary fiction. I can edit your book with an eye to sell.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Ayesha Pande Literary
• Laura Gross Literary Agency
• David R. Godine
• Chase Literary Agency

zakia

New York, NY, USA

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Seasoned editor with 13 years in trade book publishing.

Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, History, Sociology, Music, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• The New Press

Tamara

New York, NY, USA

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10 years experience at top NYC agencies editing proposals, manuscripts, queries. Specialty in speculative, genre fiction, & comics

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• DeFiore & Company
• CAA

Tiffany

New York, NY, USA

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I am available for editorial and developmental review of manuscripts for chapter books/middle grade/young adult books.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• John Wiley and Sons
• Scholastic Inc.