The best urban fantasy book developmental editing services

Connolly

San Francisco, CA, USA

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Former HarperCollins editor specializing in editorial assessments, developmental edits, and book coaching for YA, MG, and romance novels.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, New Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC
• Harlequin/HarperCollins
• Inkyard Press and Harlequin Intrigue
• Inkyard Press/HarperCollins
• Self-employed

John G.

Charlotte, NC, USA

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John has written over 40 novels of his own and edited well over 100 novels ranging from debut authors to NY Times bestsellers.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Josiah

Louisville, KY, USA

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Epic Fantasy/LitRPG-focused editor with 9 years' experience and 500 novels under my belt. Do you want to grow? Let's talk.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Gaming & LitRPG, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Urban Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Heather

Loveland, OH, USA

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I am an editor specializing in romance of all subgenres, including Contemporary, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy. Worked at Tor/Forge, Macmillan.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Suspense, Dark Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Samhain Publishing
• Tor Books
• Ellora's Cave Publishing
• Self-employed

Lindsay

New York, NY, USA

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Freelance editor specializing in YA, SFF, and query packages. Former literary agent with 20 years of experience in NYC publishing.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade, Children's, Science Fiction, Young Adult, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

• Sanford J. Greenburger Associates

Melissa Ann

New York City, NY, USA

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Former Senior Editor at Tor/Forge, edits award-winning & bestselling genre fiction for adult readers: sf/f, horror, mystery, thriller, etc.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, and Medical Thriller.

Work experience:

• Tor Books
• Berkley Publishing Group

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 City, NY, USA

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Former literary agent specializing in genre fiction - especially fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Here to help you find your voice!

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Space Opera, Science Fiction, and Time Travel.

Work experience:

• Various Literary Agencies

Kristy

Lehi, UT, USA

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Experienced, versatile fantasy editor who has worked with authors like Brandon Sanderson, Charlie N. Holmberg, and Brian McClellan.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

• Leading Edge Magazine
• General Dynamics Information Technology
• The Folklore Historian
• Brigham Young University
• Weber State Univeristy
• Self-employed
• Pegasus
• Dragonsteel Entertainment

Karen

New York, NY, USA

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Former agent/editor with extensive experience in the publishing industry. Reader of genre fiction. Dedicated to improving your manuscript.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, and New Adult.

Work experience:

• JABberwocky Literary Agency Inc.
• Delacorte/Macmillan/Picador/Workman

Paula

Akron, Ohio, USA

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I'm an experienced, award-winning editor of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. I'd like to help you make your novel the best it can be.

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Prime Books
• Juno Books / Simon & Schuester

Christina

Casper, WY, USA

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Voracious fantasy reader turned developmental and copy editor of 10 yrs. Let's hook your readers with perfect phrases and powerful plots!

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Overstock.com
• Utah State University Press
• Utah State University: Writing Fellows Program
• Supernatural Editing

Jessica

Sacramento, CA, USA

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Experienced editor who works with top publishers, brands, and bestsellers. Let's geek out over your manuscript and make it even better!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Romance.

Work experience:

• Callisto Media
• Insight Editions
• Working Partners Ltd
• HarperCollins Publishers
• AECOM
• Disenchanted Publishing
• Veridian Environmental, Inc.
• Nameless Magazine
• Folio Literary Management
• Upstart Crow Literary
• Self-employed

Sarah

New York, NY, USA

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Full Manuscript Assessments and Developmental Editing for YA and Adult Fiction ***Currently scheduling for 2026***

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Psychological Thriller.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Bradford Literary Agency
• Curtis Brown, Ltd.

Oksana

Las Vegas, NV, USA

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I'm a bestselling and award-winning author, teacher, and editor. I love books and writers!

Genres: Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Central European University, Critical Romani Studies Journal
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Netflix
• Farrar, Straus, & Giroux
• University of Leipzig, Germany
• Library of Congress

Lori

Boston, MA, USA

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Published author of six novels including ROMANTIC FRICTION (Harper Collins, 2025). Query and fiction specialist. Grub Street instructor.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Charlesbridge Publishing
• Grub Street

George

Boston, MA, USA

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Highly experienced editor specializing in sci-fi and fantasy across all ages. Published author with HarperCollins. Let's level up your book!

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Angelella Editorial
• HarperCollins