The best comics & graphic novel book developmental editing services

Olivia

Oakland, CA, USA

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Collaborative developmental editor with 10+ years of experience, specializing in comics/graphic novels, children's books, and memoirs.

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

Work experience:

• West Margin Press
• Image Comics
• Zest Books
• Self-employed

James

Fort Collins, CO, USA

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I help genre fiction & comics writers see what isn’t working, strengthen story, and hook readers from page one. 10+ years' experience.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Middle Grade, Children's, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Jeppesen/Boeing

Matt.

New York City, NY, USA

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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
• Northampton Community College

Heather

Cambridge, MA, USA

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Children's media expert specializing in podcasts, screenplays, scripts for tv and audio, and middle grade, young adult and graphic novels.

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Dial Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House
• Audible
• Pippin Properties

Kat

St. Louis, MO, USA

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Comics/graphic novel editor & proofreader. Nine years of experience working with clients like Lion Forge, WEBTOON, Wattpad, & AHOY Comics.

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

Work experience:

• AHOY Comics
• Lion Forge
• ComicsVerse
• Webtoon
• TO Comix Press
• WEBTOON Unscrolled
• Einhorn's Epic Productions

Camille

New York, NY, USA

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Former Big 5 editor of NYT bestselling and award-winning YA, middle grade and graphic novels, ready to help your story shine!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, LGBTQ Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Bloomsbury
• Self-employed
• Macmillan
• HarperCollins

Lauren

Houston, TX, USA

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10+ years of editorial experience in graphic novels & prose. Formerly at Valiant Entertainment, Mad Cave Studios, & more. MS in publishing.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Coming of Age, Humor & Comedy, Romance, Entertainment, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Sunday Riley
• Valiant Entertainment
• Mad Cave Studios
• Self-employed
• Rehab Media Network
• Screenrant

Andrea

New York City, NY, USA

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Editor with two+ decades of experience at both small and large (big five) publishers, specializing in YA, children's, and illustrated works.

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

Work experience:

• Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Lion Forge Comics
• Andrews McMeel Publishing

Jim

Tigard, OR, United States

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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, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

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

Rebecca

New York, NY, USA

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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

Sirah

Boston, MA, USA

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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

Margaret

Overland Park, KS, USA

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Copy editor and proofreader looking to help make your literary dreams come true!

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

• Andrews McMeel Universal
• AAPC Publishing

Mari

Good Thunder, MN, USA

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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

Patrick

Saint Paul, MN, USA

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Accomplished writer/editor with 19+ years of progressive publishing experience focused on developmental editing & pitch consultation

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

Work experience:

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

Nicole

New York, NY, USA

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I'm a copy editor and proofreader with over eight years of experience for major book publishers, magazines, and digital publications.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Humor & Comedy, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Technology, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

• Adweek
• Best Lawyer
• Scholastic

James

New York, NY, USA

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Comic book editor, specializing in LGBT+ rep, horror, sci-fi, and supernatural stories. Worked at Marvel, Mad Cave Studios, and 451 Media.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade, Children's, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Mad Cave Studios
• Marvel Entertainment
• 451 Media
• Good Hero

Monica

Montclair, NJ, USA

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Big-picture, market-aware editorial guidance and publishing advice from a literary agent with 15+ years experience.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Contemporary Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Cultural & Ethnic, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Montclair State University