The best thriller book developmental editing services

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

Sandra

Port Hadlock, WA, United States

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Developmental editor helping professionals transform real-world expertise into compelling, best-selling, market-ready books and series.

Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Mysteries, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Military Science Fiction, Medical Thriller, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Writers' International Forum
• BAE Information Systems Technology
• Manufactured Homes Magazine
• Crooked Lane Books

Parisa

Brooklyn, NY, United States

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Former Simon and Schuster editor with 15+ years of experience, specializing in all fiction genres. I’d love to help get your MS in shape!

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self Employed
• Simon & Schuster

Holly

Springfield, United States

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Experienced fiction editor, formerly with Samhain Publishing. I specialize in romance and other genre fiction.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Samhain Publishing, Ltd
• Self-employed
• Mundania Press
• Lyrical Press

Fran

New York, United States

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Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Writers House
• youbloom music festival

Maya

Charlotte, NC, United States

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From the big picture to the tiniest detail, here to help you polish your craft. I work with publishers and individual authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed

David

Richmond, VA, USA

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Editor of 500+ books (SF/F and thriller/mystery), for bestsellers including Hugh Howey (Silo), AG Riddle, Anne Frasier, Nick Cole & more.

Genres: Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction, Technothriller, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Space Opera, and Post-Apocalyptic.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• WarGate Books

Marla

Portland, OR, USA

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Comic book and fiction editor with almost ten years in the comic industry, specializing in horror and action stories.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Mad Cave Studios
• TKO Studios
• Image Comics

Sabine

San Diego, CA, USA

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After more than 20 years as a newspaper writer/editor, I can make your book on food, drink, travel, and interior design come to life.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Cox Enterprises
• McClatchy
• Self-employed

Kristen

San Francisco, CA, USA

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PhD-trained editor helping experienced fiction writers elevate their craft with kind, insightful feedback and strategic guidance

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Chronicle Books
• Columbia University

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

Jamie

Yonkers, NY, USA

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I am a Senior Editor/Proofreader with 15 years of experience 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.

William

Durham, NC, USA

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I am a freelance editor with over a decade of experience working with major publishers, top literary agencies, and independent authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Music.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Barer Literary, LLC (now part of The Book Group)
• Little, Brown and Company
• Barer Literary, LLC
• Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill

Robin

New York, NY, USA

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A New York-based developmental editor, proofreader, and writing coach with over twenty years of experience in fiction for all ages!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins

John

Albany, NY, USA

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I specialize in children's books because kids will be your best critics and biggest fans -- next to a good editor.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• RSC, LLC
• Tribune Media

Danielle

New York, NY, USA

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Dedicated editor of various genres and age groups, including picture books, middle grade, YA, adult mysteries/thrillers, and biographies.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Palaver Arts Magazine
• Yale University Press
• Sourcebooks Publishing
• Trojans 360
• Simon & Schuster

Isabella

New York, NY, USA

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Experienced freelance editor of 10+ years, specializing in SFF, horror, and speculative fiction for Adults and YA. Formerly with S&S.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Simon & Schuster, Touchstone/Atria
• Self-employed