The best historical romance book developmental editing services

Ann Leslie

New York City, NY, United States

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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

Sam

Vancouver, WA, USA

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English + Spanish editor for over ten years. Focus on Personal Growth Nonfiction + Romantic Historical Fiction. Your book, your voice.

Genres: Sex & Relationships, Non-Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Tyndale House Publishers
• BCV

Claire

Kansas City, MO, USA

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17+ years building USA Today/NYT/Bestselling/Award-Winning careers in sci-fi, fantasy, and romance. I'm thorough and kind, with short waits.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Wordfire Press
• The Wild Rose Press
• Entangled Publishing

Abby

New York, NY, USA

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After 30 years as an acquiring editor for Big 5 publishers, I now edit romance, women's fiction, suspense, memoir, and more.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Gallery Books, Simon & Schuster
• HQN, Harlequin Books
• Bantam Dell, PRH

Susan

Chicago, IL, USA

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Trad and indie fiction editor of SF/F, horror, and romance. Lover of all things nerdy, steamy, and everything in between.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Michelle

Orlando, FL, USA

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Copy Editor and Developmental Editor who loves coaching authors to maximize their books. Experience - Xulon Press Christian Publishing.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• The Ghost Publishing
• Xulon Press Publishing

Jamie

Fort Collins, CO, USA

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Developmental and copyeditor of historical and women's fiction. HarperCollins author. Plot wrangler. Happy to provide a sample edit!

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Time Travel Romance, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• University of Northern Colorado
• Self
• Front Range Community College

Lauren

New York, NY, USA

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Peripatetic editor of genre and literary fiction since 2015, with clients, publishers, and imprints under Macmillan, Penguin, and Tor.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Science Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Hamilton College

Duncan

Raleigh, NC, USA

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Developmental editor, NYT bestsellers by Grand Central, Algonquin, Hachette, contributing editor at Harper's, novelist (HarperCollins, 2027)

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Algonquin Books
• CraftBook Editorial
• Harper's Magazine

heather

Hartford, CT, USA

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Bestselling author, editor of 15+ years specializing in hist fic, romance, WF, mystery/suspense, YA. Writing coach and teacher of 25 yrs

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Emily

Washington D.C., DC, USA

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Experienced editor of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, women's fiction. 18 years at HarperCollins / Harlequin.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

• Harlequin Books

Nina

Madison, WI, USA

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New York Times bestselling author & professional editor. 25+ yrs of fiction expertise with major publishers. Passionate about storytelling.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

• American Girl
• Chronicle Books
• Harlequin Books and Samhain Publishing
• Snow Queen Publishing & Editing

Mireya

New York, NY, USA

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I’m an editorial professional with six years experience, having worked at a top-five publishing company, HarperCollins Publishers.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Publishers (William Morrow/Harper Voyager)
• HarperCollins Publishers

Joyce

South Beloit, IL, USA

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Editor with 30 years of professional experience, including 9 years copy/content editing for NYT bestselling romance and suspense authors.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• USA Today
• Berkley Books/Penguin Random House

Nicole

San Diego, CA, USA

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Developmental Editor & Coach | 10+ years of experience editing romance at HarperCollins, including a #1 NYT bestseller (Avail: March 2027)

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Dark Romance.

Work experience:

• The D. E. Shaw Group
• HarperCollins/Avon Books
• Self-employed

Tiffany

Fort Worth, TX, USA

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An editor specializing in romantic fiction with over ten years' experience. Worked for Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Entangled.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Dark Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Entangled Publishing
• Macmillan Publishers
• Penguin Random House
• Self-employed

Kami

Provo, UT, USA

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I specialize in clean historical and contemporary romance, suspense, and Christian nonfiction for Latter-day Saints.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.

Work experience:

• Covenant Communications
• Brief Media
• Eschler Editing
• Self-employed