17+ Best Romance Book Editors for Hire in the United States

Karli

Clarksville, TN, United States

Editor who specializes in developing manuscripts and is passionate about helping authors craft their best stories!

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

HarperCollins Christian Publishing

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Michele

New York, United States

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

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Lynsey

Missoula, United States

(She/they.) Over a decade of in-house and freelance editorial work for Big 5 publishers & private clients across genres.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Fordham University Press
City College of New York
Skadden-Arps Legal Studies Program at City College of New York
WHACK! Magazine
Penguin Group (USA)
Self-employed
Penguin Random House

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Kelly

Phoenix, United States

I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Immanence Journal
Gently Read Literature (GRL)
International Artist Publishing
Perseus Books Group
Self-employed

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Sean

Denton, TX, United States

Editor of bestselling, award-winning middle grade, YA, and adult books, specializing in fantasy and sci-fi. Let's make your book stand out!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

Andrea Hurst and Associates, LLC
Andrea Hurst and Associates
Self-employed
Relay Publishing, LLC
The Editorial Department

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Julie

New York, United States

Seasoned copyeditor and proofreader, supporting authors of high-quality fiction and nonfiction. (Helping authors look good since 1993).

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

Open Road Integrated Media
HarperCollins Publishers
Disney Publishing Worldwide
HarperCollins Children's Books
Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books
HarperCollins Publishers, HarperPaperbacks and HarperPrism
Self-employed

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Ronit

Detroit, MI, United States

Former Nan A. Talese/PRH acquisitions editor specializing in literary and book club fiction and memoir.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Women's Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.

Work experience:

Penguin Random House Inc.
Random House Inc.
Detroit Metro Times
The Daily Orange (Syracuse University)

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Heather

Raleigh, NC, USA

I help authors polish their romance and fantasy stories that captivate readers, with over 5 years of editing and proofreading experience.

Genres: Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fiction, Fantasy, Holiday, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Dark Romance, Contemporary Romance, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Sandra

Austin, TX, USA

20 years editing fiction for publishers like HarperCollins and Penguin Random House. Love working on contemporary, fantasy, and romance.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Literary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Penguin

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Emily

New York, NY, USA

Polishing prose since 2009, including NYT bestsellers and Edgar Award winners. My film background gives me unique insight as an editor.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Historical Romance, Romance, True Crime, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Penguin Random House
The Firm/Firm Films
Brooklyn Films

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Holly

Lehi, UT, USA

Tactful. Thorough. Quick. I have a meticulous eye in copyediting and proofreading, and I *love* picture books, YA, and MG. Oh, and I'm nice!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Romance, Parenting & Families, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Deseret Book Publishers
Atlanta Relationship Institute

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Kat

New York, NY, USA

Literary agent and former Florida Book Awards juror available for query assessments, developmental edits, and book coaching sessions.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Donald Maass Literary Agency
Corvisiero Literary Agency
Holloway Literary

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Keyren

Chattanooga, TN, USA

Expert romance editor and Harlequin alum, passionate about crafting compelling stories across genres. Let's bring your vision to life!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romantic Suspense, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

Independent Contractor
Entangled Publishing
Harlequin

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Beth

Guilford, Connecticut, USA

Experienced editor of award-winning fiction and non-fiction with a keen eye for detail and 15+ years of industry experience.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

Penguin Random House (South Africa)
Private
Self-employed
Random House Struik

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J

New York, NY, USA

Creative (some say quirky), euphemistically detail-oriented (read: minutia-obsessed) editor ready to dive in and spin your words into gold.

Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Children's, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Children’s Non-Fiction, Inspirational, and Calendars.

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