17+ Best developmental editors for hire near Los Angeles

Erin

Los Angeles, United States

Experienced writer, editor and agent with an MFA in Creative Writing. I have edited New York Times bestselling books and series. 10+ years

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.

Work experience:

The Industry
tNY Press
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC
Self-employed

Anne

Los Angeles, CA, United States

I'm a former LGBTQ+ Editor in Chief with a film background and years of success nurturing star writers and beginners. Let's tell your story!

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Historical Fiction, Inspirational, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

The Advocate
Senior Arts & Entertainment Editor
Well Again
self
Self-employed

Lauren

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Collaborative former Big 5 editor specializing in biography/memoir, mind/body/spirit, self-help, and women's fiction. Let's work together!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Women's Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Hachette Books
Tiller Press (S&S/Simon Element)

Auriane

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Fiction editor with 8+ years experience ▪ Published Author ▪ English Teacher ▪ MFA in Creative Writing ▪ MA in English Lit

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
Elementary School
Penguin Random House

Kait

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hello! I'm an editor of award-winning children's books with a decade of experience romping around Scholastic and HarperCollins.

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

Work experience:

HarperCollins Publishers
Scholastic

Briana

Los Angeles, CA, USA

A developmental and copy editor with a decade of editorial experience. I have a keen eye for what makes a good fiction story flow well.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Children's.

Work experience:

Cedar Fort Publishing and Media
Booz Allen Hamilton
Employee Solutions Group

Lindsay

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Collaborative and supportive dev. editor with numerous bestsellers in women's fiction & romance at Amazon, Guideposts, and Penguin.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Freelance
Amazon
Guideposts Books
Penguin

Carlyn

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Dedicated YA and Adult Contemporary, Romance, and Thriller editor. YA Author. Reader with over seven years of experience in NY publishing.

Genres: Romantic Comedy, Romance, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

CAKE Literary
141 Entertainment
TriadaUS Agency
The Bent Agency
Self-employed

John

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Writer/editor with 10 years experience editing scholarly books and journal articles in literary studies, art history, and architecture.

Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Poetry, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Large museum/cultural institution in Los Angeles
large museum/cultural institution in Los Angeles
Self-employed

Sandra

Los Angeles, CA, USA

I'm a best-selling, award-winning British author, developmental and line editor, specialising in memoir . Based in Los Angeles and the U.K.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Action & Adventure, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

David

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Reedsy editor specializing in SF, horror, crime, lit, and short stories. I have many repeat clients because I help you make an amazing book!

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, Space Opera, Science Fiction, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Freelance
Hearst Business Media
Sleeping Giant

Brian

Los Angeles, CA, USA

I'm a Los Angeles–based book editor, writing coach, and publishing consultant with over 20 years of experience

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Engineering, Math & Science, Entertainment, Religion & Spirituality, and History.

Work experience:

John Wiley & Sons
W. W. Norton
Self-employed

Halley

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Experienced editor passionate about collaborating to polish your manuscript—mysteries, thrillers, and select nonfiction—to meet your goals.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Career Guides, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Wiley
Self-employed
Putnam

George

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Successful collaboration-oriented book editor in the memoir, history, education, business, social justice, and personal development genres.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Career Guides, Political Science & Current Affairs, African American Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
UCLA Center for Communications and Community
Los Angeles Times

Claire

Los Angeles, CA, USA

I've served as a developmental editor on over 30 non-fiction titles, specializing in psychology, personal development and media subjects.

Genres: Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Entertainment, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

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