17+ Best historical fiction developmental editors for hire in the United States

Mary-Theresa

New York, United States

Award winning editor with 25+ years in traditional publishing. Specializing in genre fiction. Looking to help make good stories well told.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

Harlequin

Cindy

Slippery Rock, PA, United States

I help make dreams come true – developing your first draft or polishing your final work with personal care. Lower-cost options available.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Education & Reference, Cultural & Ethnic, Anthologies, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Writing Assessment Services
Grove City College
Veritas Academy Online
Florida State University, Auburn University, Tallahassee Community College, Los Positas College

Ann Leslie

New York City, NY, United States

Over 25 years' editorial experience at a Big 5 publisher and a literary agency, specializing in commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Harlequin Books
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret

Julia

Charleston, SC, United States

Line and copy editor, with content capabilities. I have the most experience in nonfiction, but my favorite edits are middle grade and YA.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

The History Press
Newgen KnowledgeWorks
Amnet

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

Rachel

New York, United States

Literary agent turned editor of fiction & select memoir where narratives and protagonists have distinct, identifiable voices.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

Dystel & Goderich Literary Management
Self-employed

Laurie

New York, NY, United States

Editor of National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalists and bestselling authors at Penguin, HarperCollins, Simon and Schuster, Macmillan.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Romance, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
St. Martin’s Press a division of Macmillan, USA
Hyperion, a division of ABC/Disney
HarperCollins, a division of Newscorp
Dutton, a division of Penguin Group USA, Pearson
Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS
Hyperion, a division of the Walt Disney Comapny
Rizzoli Books

Andrea

Raleigh, NC, USA

25 years editing/agenting debut and bestselling commercial fiction. Penguin/RH, St. Martins, Amazon. Expert eye for story and market.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Lauren

Miami, FL, USA

My name is Lauren, and I help writers and authors of all backgrounds take their work to the next level. Let's work together!

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Nature, Home & Garden, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Pineapple Press
SAGE Publishing
Fox Chapel Publishing
Self-employed

Jennifer

Harrisburg, PA, USA

First and foremost, I am a bibliophile. My professional and personal goals are the same: To live my life surrounded by good books.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Sunbury Press

Janet

Canton, GA, USA

With a lifetime career in the wordshaping business, including editing, writing, and publishing, I'm ready to help you reach those stars!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, Espionage, Young Adult, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
The Word Doctor
Independent Publisher

Catherine J.

Florence, OR, USA

Professional book editor and award-winning literary journalist with 35 years of crafting words that glow in the dark

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, New Age, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Literary Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Kirkus Publishing Editorial Services / Amazon CreateSpace
Luminare Press
Best Life Media Company
Larson Newspapers, Sedona, Arizona
The Sedona Observer

Holly

Philadelphia, PA, USA

I specialize in history and topics in the humanities. I have a PhD in History. Worked at Wiley and Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Chestnut Hill College
University of Delaware
Susquehanna University

Samantha

White Plains, NY, USA

Literary Agent at Thompson Literary with more than a decade of industry experience. I love finding creative solutions to elevate a story!

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

Thompson Literary Agency
Writers House LLC
Writers House LLC.

Krista

Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Dedicated, enthusiastic, and experienced editor and published author. Extensive background in Comparative Literature.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Children's, Coming of Age, Cultural & Ethnic, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Humor & Comedy, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
iUniverse (Pearson)
Author Solutions, a division of Pearson

David

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Editorial Director with 14+ years of publishing experience in trade nonfiction and fiction.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Children's, Humor & Comedy, Mystery & Crime, Sports & Outdoors, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

FalconGuides
Self-employed

Rachel

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

After editing hundreds of books for publishers such as W. W. Norton and Crooked Lane, I can't wait to help you with your masterpiece!

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience: