17+ Best developmental editors for hire near Boston

Kayla

Boston, MA, USA

Academic publisher with 5+ years of experience. I specialize in LGBTQ studies, social justice, and psychology.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Sex & Relationships, LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Brill Academic Publiahers

Sirah

Boston, MA, USA

Careful inspections, thorough explanations, and considerate guidance for inclusive picture books and middle grade novels.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed

Lori

Boston, MA, USA

Published author of five novels and ROMANTIC FRICTION (Harper Collins, Spring '25). Query and fiction specialist. Grub Street instructor.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

Charlesbridge Publishing
Grub Street

Celia

Boston, MA, USA

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
Godine
Self-employed

Jenna

Boston, MA, USA

Acquiring and Developmental Editor. I work on YA, romance, narrative nonfiction, essay compilations, cookbook, and lifestyle titles.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

Page Street Publishing Co.
Page Street Publishing
Hachette Books Group
Aevitas Creative Management
Browne & Miller Literary Associates

Margie

Boston, MA, USA

Editor specializing in fiction and nonfiction for children 4-12, including easy readers, early chapter books, and picture books.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Middle Grade.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Alexandra

Boston, MA, USA

Children’s book editor; experience with picture books, early readers, middle grade, and NF

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Charlesbridge Publishing
HMH
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
EdSights

Jenna

Boston, MA, USA

NYT bestselling author, 27-year novel workshop leader, and editor dedicated to helping you get your novel/memoir published! #BookWhisperer

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Kit

Boston, MA, USA

Queer editor of a New York Times and Tor best book of 2023 ▪ interested in LGBTQ+ fiction and genre (sff, spec fic, romance) ▪ she/her

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Young Adult, Coming of Age, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

Macmillan
Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency
Self-employed
Ploughshares
Emerson College
Bywater Books

Lauren

Boston, MA, USA

Experienced editor with a publishing background in memoir, fiction, & narrative nonfiction. Let's make your words wonderful!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children's, Christian Fiction, Coming of Age, Humor & Comedy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Freelance
Flatiron Books
Pen and Press
Pearson PLC
Kenyon Review
Lucinda Literary

George

Boston, MA, USA

Highly experienced editor specializing in sci-fi and fantasy across all ages. Published author with HarperCollins. Let's level up your book!

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
Angelella Editorial
HarperCollins

Eliza

Maplewood, NJ, United States

I'm a detail-oriented editor, specializing in children's nonfiction, with 10 years of experience at publishing houses and literary agencies

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

Work experience:

Diversion Books
Self-employed
Leigh Feldman Literary
The Bent Agency
Callisto Media
Rebel Girls

Natalia

Boston, MA, USA

Latine editor at Charlesbridge; specializing in children's books, from picture books to YA, and Spanish/bilingual books.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Anthologies.

Work experience:

Charlesbridge Publishing
U.S. Air Force Reserve
U.S. Air Force
Reedsy
University of Puerto Rico Elementary School

Jeannine

Boston, MA, USA

I've been an editor for 27 years now, and I've done everything from line editing, copy editing, and proofreading from academia to fiction.

Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romance, and Short Story.

Work experience:

Bedford/St. Martin's
Self-employed

Jenn

Leawood, KS, United States

I am an award-winning author and editor of books for children and young adults. I specialize in humor, fantasy, and scifi.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Picture Books, Children's, Action & Adventure, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Abby

Portland, United States

Dedicated editor of children's books specializing in middle grade and YA fiction. Worked at HarperCollins, Disney-Hyperion, and Scholastic.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

HarperCollins
Disney-Hyperion
Scholastic
Self-employed

Lisa

New York, NY, United States

Developmental editor of narrative nonfiction (and book proposals) with 35+ years' experience at major trade publishers in NYC.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, and Health & Wellbeing.

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