The best romantasy book developmental editing services

Melissa

Phoenix, AZ, United States

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Freelance editor, faculty in an MFA novel writing program, and NYT/internationally bestselling writer.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Time Travel Romance, Epic Fantasy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Southern New Hampshire University

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

Sean

Denton, TX, United States

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Editor of bestselling, award-winning middle grade, YA, and adult books, specializing in fantasy and sci-fi. Let's make your book stand out!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Andrea Hurst and Associates, LLC
• Andrea Hurst and Associates
• Self-employed
• Relay Publishing, LLC
• The Editorial Department

Nicole

Chicago, IL, USA

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Former Big 5 editor with 10+ years of experience in fantasy, romance, horror, and any combination therein. Let's get cooking!

Genres: Dark Romance, Romance, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Fantasy, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• InterVarsity Press
• Del Ray (Penguin Random House)
• Self-employed

Adrienne

Boston, MA, USA

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Fast, friendly editor who is alarmingly fond of Dystopian novels. Also: Sci-fi, all Fantasy, Women’s Fiction, YA, Christian-yes, absolutely.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Technothriller, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

• SNHU
• Wheelock College
• Self-employed

Ellen

New York, NY, USA

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Literary agent with a passion for editing, a nurturing approach, and a decade of experience turning words into NYT best-selling books!

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

• The Gernert Company

Kit

Boston, MA, USA

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Queer editor of New York Times, Tor, and Elle best books ▪ interested in LGBTQ+ fiction and genre (sff, spec fic, romance) ▪ she/her

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Macmillan
• Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency
• Self-employed
• Ploughshares
• Emerson College
• Bywater Books

Grace

Chicago, IL, USA

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Fantasy || Mystery || Dystopian — 10+ years at Big Five and indies with NYT, USA Today, and Sunday Times bestsellers.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Time Travel, and Paranormal Romance.

Work experience:

• Piatkus (Little, Brown Book Group)
• Sourcebooks/Poisoned Pen
• JMH Scouting

Margeaux

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

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Author and developmental editor specializing in diverse speculative fiction, with acquisitions experience and work on bestselling books.

Genres: Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, African American Fiction, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• North Atlantic Books
• Self-employed

Alicia

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Editor for romance, mystery, and book club fiction, with over 14 years of publishing experience across three of the largest publishers.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• St. Martin's Press
• Penguin Random House
• Amazon Publishing

Elayne

Chicago, IL, USA

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Fantasy author, former Tor Books editor, and speculative fiction specialist with 10+ years' experience editing SFF across age categories.

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Tor Teen, Macmillan Publishers
• Tor Books, Macmillan Publishers
• Alyssa Matesic Editing

Sam

New York, NY, USA

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I am a New York City-based literary agent with a leading agency, specializing in children's and adult fiction across genres.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Futurescapes
• Jill Grinberg LIterary Management
• Penguin Young Readers

Michelle

New York, NY, USA

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Editor at Working Partners/Coolabi book packager | 15+ years experience in MG/YA publishing

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Coming of Age, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Flashmouth LLC
• Working Partners

Courtney

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Your editing cheerleader with a deep romance genre skill set and a decade of experience in traditional publishing and author mentorship.

Genres: Romantic Comedy, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed

Jasmine

Beaverton, OR, USA

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As a fantasy author with a Master of Arts in Book Publishing, Jasmine knows the editorial process from every angle.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Ooligan Press
• Altonimbus Entertainment (dba Kumoricon)

Chersti

Provo, United States

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20 yrs editing with NYT/international/indie bestsellers such as Brandon Sanderson and Demi Winters. Adult Fantasy/SF/Suspense + all YA.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Space Opera, and Post-Apocalyptic.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Cedar Fort
• Leading Edge

Melissa

New York, NY, USA

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Collaborative developmental editing from a publishing professional of 7+ years

Genres: Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Crooked Lane Books