17+ Best comics & graphic novel developmental editors for hire in the United States

Rachel

New York, NY, United States

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

Jim

Tigard, OR, United States

An editor with over twenty years of publishing experience at major houses, who has a sweet spot for genre fiction and comic books.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Comics & Graphic Novels, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Kirkus Media, LLC
Hachette Book Group
Time Warner Book Group/Hachette Book Group
DC Comics

Gene

Houston, United States

Creative, experienced editor of novels, children's books, and poetry. Let's prepare your manuscript for publication together.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Uptown Stories
Simon & Schuster
Scholastic
HarperEntertainment
Daniel Weiss Associates/17th Street Productions
Denver Quarterly
San Jacinto College South

Lee

Sacramento, CA, USA

I am comics. I am thematic storytelling. I am writing and editing with intention. I am the process that helps creators achieve their goals.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, and Themes & Motifs.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Samantha

New York, NY, USA

I am an experienced trade and education Editor who has worked with NY Times bestselling authors Lisi Harrison, Daniel Kraus, and Mo Willems.

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

Work experience:

Macmillan Learning
BiblioCrunch
Macmillan Children’s - Swoon Reads - Feiwel & Friends
Union Square & Co.
W. W. Norton
N/A
Random House—Schwartz & Wade

Dan

Cleveland, OH, USA

Professional editor with over a decade of experience at W. W. Norton, FSG, and top-tier indies.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Nature, Travel, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

W. W. Norton & Company
The Overlook Press
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Self-employed
Belt Publishing
Indiana University Press

Rebecca

New York, NY, USA

Passionate and creative children's books editor with over 15 years experience (Hachette UK, Sourcebooks, Disney, and Chronicle Books).

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

Work experience:

GAKKEN Books
Disney Publishing Worldwide
Hachette Children's Books UK
Chronicle Books

Mari

Good Thunder, MN, USA

Writer and editor with 15 years of experience in ed pub, with specializations in recipe/project books and graphic novels.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, DIY & Crafts, Historical Fiction, Entertainment, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

Capstone Publishing
Book Buddy Media

Caitlin

Sunderland, MA, USA

I love a good story! I specialize in writing and editing children's books and K-8 educational materials.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Center for Responsive Schools
Pioneer Valley Books
Evaluation Systems Group of Pearson

Rebecca

Creston, NC, USA

Developmental editor + published author / 20 years experience / I love to mentor writers in both early and later-stage planning and revision

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Cultural & Ethnic, Coming of Age, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

UNC Asheville
Self-employed
Pitch Wars
Writing in the Margins
SCBWI Carolinas

Michael

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Graphic novel and comic editor with 5+ years experience working for First Second, BOOM! Studios, Tapas, and more.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

First Second
BOOM! Studios

Patrick

Saint Paul, MN, USA

Accomplished developmental editor with 19+ years of progressive publishing experience in graphic novels and illustrated/gift books

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Entertainment, and Humor & Comedy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Ten Speed Press / Penguin Random House
Watson-Guptill Publications / Penguin Random House
Oxford University Press

Matt.

New York City, NY, USA

Best-selling/award-winning editor specializing in genre fiction (horror, sci-fi, fantasy) and sequential art narrative (yup, comics.)

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fantasy, Plays & Screenplays, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment
Heroic Signatures
Encyclopocalypse Publications

Janice

Seattle, WA, USA

Editor of hundreds of traditionally published books.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Poetry, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Fantagraphics Books

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

Jamie

Yonkers, NY, USA

I am an experienced Senior Editor/Proofreader specializing in comic books, graphic novels, young adult literature, and children's fiction.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Children's, Short Story, Anthologies, Coming of Age, Humor & Comedy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

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