The best book editors for hire near New York

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

Melissa

New York, United States

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Editor of award-winning, bestselling YA, romance, and genre fiction, with 13+ years experience at Macmillan

Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Fantasy, New Adult, Young Adult, and Young Adult Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Tor Books (Macmillan)
• Self-employed
• Samhain Publishing

Michele

New York, United States

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Copy editor for Penguin Random House for 18 years, experience with bestselling authors of women's fiction, romance, mystery/thrillers.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.

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

Megan

New York, NY, United States

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A 20 year veteran of the publishing industry, Megan spent a decade at Simon & Schuster and has acquired and edited many bestsellers.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

• Simon & Schuster
• Freelance

Paul

New York, United States

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Contemporary fiction, romance, YA, plays, memoirs & cookbooks are my specialties. Clients: Amazon, Simon & Schuster, Kensington.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Editing Company
• Simon & Schuster
• Diner Journal
• Kensington Publishing

Brooke

New York, NY, United States

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Passionate picture book editor with 15+ years' editorial experience for companies including Disney and Penguin.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Disney Publishing Worldwide
• Penguin Random House
• Sterling Publishing

Lara

New York, NY, United States

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A consummate professional with over 20 years experience in the publishing industry, specializing in genre fiction and pop culture.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Time Travel Romance, and Historical Romance.

Work experience:

• The Lotts Agency
• Trident Media Group
• HarperCollins Publishers
• Various
• Wattpad WEBTOON Studios
• Borderless Ink

Barney

New York, NY, USA

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An editor of literary scholarship, memoirs, poetry, fiction, and children's books, helping authors find and develop their unique voices.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Modern Language Association of America
• Self-employed

Gabriela

New York, NY, USA

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Author/editor for middle grade, young adult novels, and graphic novels. I specialize in thrillers, horror, and fantasy.

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

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• Self-Employed

Holland

New York, NY, USA

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Writer, Editor, and Podcaster. Here for all copyediting and proofreading needs, especially for children's and YA books and graphic novels.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

• Scholastic
• Topix Media Lab, LLC
• Callisto Media

Kirsten

New York, NY, USA

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I am an award-winning novelist who teaches at Yale Writers' Workshop, with 25 years experience as a writing coach and developmental editor.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Steampunk, Science Fiction, Short Story, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Mashups.

Work experience:

• Yale Writers' Workshop
• Self-employed
• Self employed

James

New York, NY, USA

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National Magazine Award-winning editor, writer and technologist with experience at Vanity Fair, WSJ, Microsoft, and more.

Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Sensorium
• Emblematic Group
• Vanity Fair
• Condé Nast Digital

Aimee

New York, NY, USA

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An enthusiastic and dedicated editor. Specialties include romance, fantasy, and thriller. Let me bring a decade of experience to you!

Genres: Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management
• Brower Literary & Management
• Brower Literary & Management

Carrie

New York, NY, USA

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Professional editor (Hachette, HarperCollins) w/ 12+ years of award winners and New York Times bestsellers who can help your work stand out!

Genres: True Crime, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romance, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Hachette Books / Grand Central Publishing (Hachette Book Group)
• Basic Books (Hachette Book Group)
• Oxford University Press
• Dey Street Books (HarperCollins)

Amy

New York, NY, USA

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I'm a New York Times bestselling author and experienced editor specializing in MG/YA, speculative fiction, and romance.

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

Work experience:

• HarperCollins
• Bronx Loaf Writing Program
• Crooked Lane Books/Alcove Press/Amy E. Editorial

Kerry

New York, NY, USA

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I'm interested in thoughtful, voice-driven manuscripts. I especially love stories that include queer characters and/or speculative elements.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Contemporary Fiction, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

• Henry Holt & Company
• Curtis Brown, Ltd.
• One Story Magazine
• JMH Scouting
• Daniela Schlingmann Literary Scouting