The best thriller book editing services

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

Lindsey

New York, United States

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Experienced editor from a Big Five publisher specializing in mystery, suspense, and thrillers.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Grand Central Publishing
• Crooked Lane Books

Jerry

Live Oak, FL, United States

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An editor with more than 20 years of experience in books, covering a variety of genres in fiction and nonfiction.

Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Rachel

New York, NY, United States

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Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Anthologies, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• DC Entertainment
• Self-employed
• Little Bee Books
• Emergents Universe

Maya

Charlotte, NC, United States

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From the big picture to the tiniest detail, here to help you polish your craft. I work with publishers and individual authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed

Aja

Austin, United States

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Making sure your prose sings, your facts and story are straight, and your unique voice shines through.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Music, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Simon & Schuster
• on my porch, at a coffee shop, in far-flung places . . .

Kristen

Boston, MA, USA

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Editor with a passion for non-fiction and fiction alike. Previously at Howard Books and Atria Books, imprints of Simon and Schuster.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Short Story, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Howard Books, Simon & Schuster
• Self-employed

Beth

Guilford, Connecticut, USA

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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

Madeline

New York, NY, USA

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Experienced developmental editor and published author specializing in literary, horror, and suspense novels

Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Horror, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• various

Emily

New York, NY, USA

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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

Philip

Seattle, WA, USA

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Former managing editor at Wizards of the Coast, working for 30+ years in fantasy, SF, horror, thriller, literary, and narrative non-fiction.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Wizards of the Coast
• Self-employed

Celia

Boston, MA, USA

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Mystery/suspense/true crime editor, over a decade of experience at major houses, New York Times bestselling and award-winning titles.

Genres: True Crime, Non-Fiction, Legal Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Medical Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Historical Mysteries.

Work experience:

• Grand Central Publishing
• Random House
• Slice Literary
• Self-employed

Tim

Columbia, MD, USA

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A dynamic writer and editor with a focus on nature/wildlife, a wealth of editorial skills, and a deep understanding of story development.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

• Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Sandra

Port Hadlock, WA, United States

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Developmental editor helping professionals transform real-world expertise into compelling, best-selling, market-ready books and series.

Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Mysteries, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Military Science Fiction, Medical Thriller, and Technothriller.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Writers' International Forum
• BAE Information Systems Technology
• Manufactured Homes Magazine
• Crooked Lane Books

Adrian

New Orleans, LA, USA

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Author of five books of fiction, Columbia MFA, 10+ years editing literary & genre fiction. Every book, lovingly, on its own terms.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Story, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• University of New Orleans' Creative Writing MFA
• Tulane University
• St. Martin's Episcopal High School
• Boston College
• Buckingham, Browne & Nichols School
• Black Lawrence Press
• Grub Street Center for Creative Writing
• Columbia University

Ciera

Ashland, OR, USA

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New York Times bestselling copy editor specializing in thriller/suspense and women's fiction. Collaborative, communicative, and friendly!

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Coming of Age, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Blackstone Publishing
• Freelance Textbook Editing
• Self-employed
• Myers Education Press

Sara

New York, NY, USA

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I'm a commercial fiction editor with seven years of experience working with NYT bestsellers. I love helping make authors' stories shine!

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

Work experience:

• Folio Literary Management
• Simon & Schuster
• Self-employed