17+ Best Comics & Graphic Novel Developmental Editors for Hire in the United States

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, 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

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Monica

Montclair, NJ, USA

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

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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

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Jamie

Wausau, Wisconsin, USA

Writer, editor, tutor, & coach passionate about engaging storytelling & vibrant characters across novels, books, (web)comics, & videogames.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Coming of Age, Literary Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Nature, Non-Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

Rowman & Littlefield
Self-employed
SuperPROTEIN Studios Inc.
Vilostudios

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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

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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

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Nicole

New York, NY, USA

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

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Vanessa

New York, NY, USA

Editor at PRH with experience editing nonfiction, literary fiction, and graphic novels

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Alfred A. Knopf
SJGA

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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.

Work experience:

Archie Comic Publications, Inc.

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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

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Kat

St. Louis, MO, USA

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

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Andrea Lorenzo

West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Ph.D. (ancient literature with focus on myth and folklore) -- extensive editorial career includes comics, graphic novels, and novels.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

SCOUT COMICS and ENTERTAINMENT
CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT
GLOBAL REAL ESTATE EDUCATION NETWORK
BARRY UNIVERSITY Satellite Program

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Margaret

Overland Park, KS, USA

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

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Patrick

Saint Paul, MN, USA

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

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Kimberly

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Editor and former DC Comics/WB story exec. 10+ years shaping standout, character-driven books and scripts with heart, structure, and payoff.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
DC - Warner Bros. Discovery
The CW Television Network

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Teodoro

Jacksonville, FL, USA

Proven Comic and Graphic Novel editor with years of experience shepherding industry heavyweights' stories from pitch to comic shelf.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels and Fiction.

Work experience:

AfterShock Comics
VISUALL
Mad Cave Studios, Maverick, Papercutz
Sandstorm & Little Storm Comics

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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.

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