The best writing coaches for hire near New York

Rachel

New York, NY, USA

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Development editor and book coach with extensive experience in audio. (May also have a mild obsession with RuPaul's Drag Race.)

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Audible Originals

Laurie

New York, NY, USA

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#1 New York Times-bestselling editor, 20+ years’ experience at Big 5 publishers with dozens of bestselling fiction and non-fiction titles.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Thriller & Suspense, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Simon & Schuster

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

Matthew

New York, NY, USA

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30 years' experience in commercial fiction and non-fiction with HarperCollins, Random House, and S&S, editing more than 25 NYT bestsellers.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Thriller & Suspense, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• Simon & Schuster

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

Hanna

New York, NY, USA

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Award-winning writer and freelance editor helping others find their voice, build their story and keep their readers turning the page.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Gail

New York, NY, USA

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I am a Romance Editor with a proven track record in NYT and USA TODAY bestselling acquisition, developmental and line editing.

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

Work experience:

• Harlequin Books/HarperCollins
• Harlequin
• Harlequin

James

New York, NY, USA

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Comic book editor, specializing in LGBT+ rep, horror, sci-fi, and supernatural stories. Worked at Marvel, Mad Cave Studios, and 451 Media.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade, Children's, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Mad Cave Studios
• Marvel Entertainment
• 451 Media
• Good Hero

Oren

New York, NY, USA

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I'm an editor for a wide range of books across many genres, including NYT and WSJ bestsellers, sci-fi/fantasy/horror novels, and more.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

• Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
• Self-employed

Andy

New York, NY, USA

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Trade nonfiction editor. Ten years at W. W. Norton and Oxford University Press helping experts write for general readers.

Genres: Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

• W.W. Norton & Co.

Vanessa

New York, NY, USA

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Editor at PRH with experience editing nonfiction, literary fiction, and graphic novels

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Alfred A. Knopf
• SJGA

Aimee

New York, NY, USA

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An enthusiastic and dedicated editor. Specialties include romance, fantasy, and thriller. Let me bring a decade of experience to you!

Genres: Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management
• Brower Literary & Management
• Brower Literary & Management
• Self-employed

Ken

New York, NY, USA

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Experienced ms. editor who has worked with NYT bestselling authors of thrillers and romance. I'm also a published author and ghostwriter.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Technothriller, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Legal Thriller, and Horror.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Edward

New York, NY, USA

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Experienced, award-winning nonfiction book editor, providing developmental and substantive editing, evaluations, and coaching

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

• Bayer Diagnostics
• Girl Scouts of the USA National Headquarters
• SYDA Foundation
• Solution Tree Books
• Self-employed

Douglas

New York, NY, USA

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I help writers understand and develop their instincts — reflecting craft back, placing it in context, and refining it with honest advice.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, and Computers & Internet.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Rowman & Littlefield
• TPR Press
• River Avenue Digital

Shannon

New York, NY, USA

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Collaborative, creative editor with 10 years' experience editing and supporting specialized standouts and bestsellers at three major houses.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Inspirational, DIY & Crafts, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Abrams Books
• Penguin Random House
• Hachette Book Group

Monika

New York, NY, USA

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I am a seasoned editor of literary fiction and non fiction, specializing in novels, short stories, narrative non fiction, memoir, & essays.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fiction, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Curtis Brown
• InkWell Management