The best manuscript editors for hire near New York

Lila

New York, United States

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I specialize in editing nonfiction and academic books, and I'll work with you based on your specific writing style, voice, needs, and goals.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Rachel

New York, United States

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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

Nicole

New York, NY, United States

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I'm a literary agent with a passion for collaboration and a love of storytelling. Always thoughtful, engaged, and optimistic.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Sex & Relationships, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• The Book Group
• The Reading Room
• ICM Partners

Lisa

New York, NY, United States

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Developmental editor of narrative nonfiction (and book proposals) with 35+ years' experience at major trade publishers in NYC.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• PublicAffairs
• Self-employed
• Carol Publishing Group
• Viking Penguin
• Random House
• University of Texas
• The Writers Studio

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

Anne

New York, United States

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Experienced freelance book editor with a particular interest in literary fiction and memoir.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, Coming of Age, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Counterpoint/Soft Skull Press
• Massie & McQuilkin Literary Agency
• Library Journal
• Freelance

Lindsey

New York, United States

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Experienced editor from a Big Five publisher specializing in mystery, suspense, and thrillers.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Grand Central Publishing
• Crooked Lane Books

Ezra

New York, NY, USA

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A deeply collaborative editor with 5+ years of experience working at HarperCollins Publishers.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Publishers
• Agate Publishing

Kevin

New York, NY, USA

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Two decades editing fiction and nonfiction projects published by HarperCollins, PRH, Simon & Schuster, Amazon, and self-published titles

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Mystery & Crime, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• HarperCollins Publishers
• Sam Shaw Family Archives
• Independent
• ABRAMS

Tania

New York, NY, USA

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Writer, editor, coach & consultant with 15+ years in book publishing and Hollywood. I help you craft the strongest version of your story.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• The Cheney Agency (fka Elyse Cheney Literary Associates)
• United Talent Agency
• American Museum of Natural History

Olivia

New York, NY, USA

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Developmental editor offering thoughtful, creative collaboration. Specializes in thrillers, suspense, and all things speculative.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

• Publishing Company
• C&R Press
• Otis Books
• Freelance

Warren

New York, NY, USA

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PhD with 15+years as editor and proofreader for nonfiction and plays. Author of three successful books and four plays.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Religion & Spirituality, Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Plays & Screenplays, and Short Story.

Work experience:

• Philadelphia Theatre Company
• The Gershman Y
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
• Association for Jewish Studies

Allan

New York, NY, USA

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Expert editor and publishing consultant across the sciences and humanities, with over 30 years experience -- numerous award winning titles.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, History, Geography, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Photography.

Work experience:

• Oxford University Press
• American Geophysical Union
• Springer Publishing
• Kensington Publishing
• National League for Nursing
• Award Winning Editor
• Dover

Marissa

New York, NY, USA

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Veteran editor, agent, game developer. Making stories sharper and intelligent people more intelligible for over a decade in NYC publishing.

Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Technology, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• The Curious Minds Literary Agency
• Basic Books, Hachette
• Wiley
• Tapas Entertainment, Inc.

Daniel

New York, NY, USA

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Award-winning editor and author with 25+ years of experience editing novels, non-fiction books, and journalism.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Literary Fiction, Entertainment, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• NYU Arthur L Carter Journalism Institute
• New York Magazine
• Grove/Atlantic

Molly

New York, NY, USA

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Former HarperCollins editor with over a decade of publishing industry experience, specializing in upmarket and commercial fiction

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Maria B. Campbell Associates
• HarperCollins Publishers
• Foundry Literary + Media

Stephanie

New York, NY, United States

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Former HarperCollins Publishers and Delacorte Press acquisitions editor, specializing in mind-body-spirit. Award-winning indie clients.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, New Age, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Publishers
• Delacorte Press, Bantam Doubleday Dell
• Self-employed