Julie Mianecki

Julie Mianecki – Editor

Fiction editor with 10 years' experience (partially at a major NY publishing house), specializing in romance, women's fiction, and mystery.

Overview

I'm a freelance editor with eight years of experience: four freelance, and four at a major NY publishing house, where I acquired, edited, and directed the publication of more than 40 novels. I specialize in genre fiction, especially romance, women's fiction, and mystery, and have edited everyone from self-published authors just getting their start to New York Times bestsellers. Notable authors I have edited include USA Today bestseller Sarina Bowen, RITA-nominated romance author Alyssa Alexander, and NYT-bestselling mystery author Krista Davis.
Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Historical Romance Mystery & Crime Paranormal Romance Romantic Comedy Romantic Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Penguin Random House

Jun, 2016 — Present

Provide a range of editorial services for both fiction and nonfiction works, including developmental editing, line editing, and copyediting.

Penguin Random House

Jul, 2012 — Jun, 2016 (almost 4 years)

Acquired and edited a list of 15+ commercial fiction titles per year, while project managing titles on the
Publisher’s list. Conducted market research prior to acquisition and directed book packaging, including copy and cover art, as well as participated in marketing strategy. Notable authors I edited include USA Today bestseller Sarina Bowen, RITA-nominated romance author Alyssa Alexander, and NYT bestselling mystery author Krista Davis.

Portfolio

FIRST IN A NEW SERIES! Best friends Kai, Sawyer, and Axl worked hard to make Caswallawn Security the booming success that it is. As for love, marriage, and commitment, those are way down on their priority list... Kai Manning is unhappy that Caswallawn is makin... read more
(Never) Again

Theresa Paolo

Just when she had finally moved on……He moved back.When college freshman Liz Wagner hears her ex's voice for the first time since he moved clear across the freaking country, she does what any respectable girl would do: Dive into the girls' bathroom.Zach Roberts... read more
The first novel in a sexy new series featuring the hockey players of the Brooklyn Bruisers and the women who win their hearts—from the USA Today bestselling author of the Ivy Years series. In high school they were the perfect couple—until the day Georgia left ... read more
The New York Times bestselling author of The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss serves up a new mystery steeped in murder... When The Parlour opens up in town, domestic diva Sophie Winston finally has a place to satisfy her cravings for all things tea and crumpet re... read more
FIRST IN A VISIONARY NEW MYSTERY SERIES. It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see that something’s not right on Bay Island... Since she left her psychiatric practice in New York City to open up a psychic shop in her hometown on Bay Island, Cass Donovan has given ... read more
The national bestselling author of Knot Guilty is back, as Molly Pink and the Tarzana Hookers get a dangerous lesson on crafty criminals... Knitting and crocheting books are selling like crazy at the bookstore where Molly works, so to keep the customers coming... read more
Deception leads to passion in this regency romance debut starring a reluctant earl and the beautiful thief who has stolen his heart—first in the Birch Hall romance series. A thief and a fugitive from the mental hospital where she was falsely committed, Joan Pr... read more
Grace Wilde must use her psychic abilities to track down a pesky primate in the latest Call of the Wilde Mystery. Grace Wilde is excited to head to New Orleans for her first “real” case as an animal telepath. She intends to help a woman find her missing sister... read more
Set against the tumultuous background of apartheid South Africa, a powerful and moving debut about family, sacrifice, and discovering what it means to belong… Celia Mphephu knows her place in the world. A black servant working in the white suburbs of 1960s Joh... read more
In the all-new Kite Shop Mystery series set in the beachside community of Rock Point, Oregon, kite shop owner Emmy Adler gets swept up in a murder investigation.Emmy is finally living her dream. She’s moved to the coastal town of Rock Point, Oregon, and is sta... read more
Inspired by the novels of Jane Austen, this new mystery series set in 19th-century London introduces the charming and resourceful Rosalind Thorne, a woman privy to the secrets of high society—including who among the ton is capable of murder... The daughter of ... read more
In the new Lake Sullivan romance from the author of Just a Summer Fling, a young woman’s homecoming becomes an invitation to rediscover her past, reinvent her future, and redefine the meaning of family, forgiveness, and love.Zara Hale escaped Lake Sullivan, Ve... read more
Even wallflowers find a way to bloom... They were dismissed as hopeless—girls too plain, too shy, too gauche to stand any chance in the ruthless competition of the London season. But Helene Fitzgerald, Madelene Valmeyer, and Adele Endicott have no intention of... read more
All the Difference

Leah Ferguson

New Year’s Eve. A time for resolutions. A chance to make a change. And for thirty-year-old Molly Sullivan, a night that will transform her life forever…All it takes is one word—yes or no—to decide Molly’s future. As the clock counts down to midnight and the ba... read more
"2015 Must Read Book" USA Today HEA ListWith every beat of the heart comes a memory of what could have been... Ten years ago, Cole Covington was just another rich kid who got everything he wanted--including young and trusting Mia Galdon. Then one night everyth... read more
The author of Melting the Millionaire’s Heart gives readers a front-row seat to her new Hard Hitters baseball series. First up at bat: a hotshot pitcher and a PR pro battle it out on and off the field…Small-town Indiana tomboy Sarah Dudley grew up living and b... read more
(Never) Again

Theresa Paolo

Just when she had finally moved on……He moved back.When college freshman Liz Wagner hears her ex's voice for the first time since he moved clear across the freaking country, she does what any respectable girl would do: Dive into the girls' bathroom.Zach Roberts... read more
A thrilling, seductive adventure from award-winning author Alyssa Alexander… After he is betrayed by one of his own, British spy Julian Travers, Earl of Langford, refuses to retire without a fight, vowing to find the traitor. But when the trail leads to his ch... read more
It’s cranberry picking time—in an all-new mystery series from the national bestselling author of the Gourmet De-Lite Mysteries…When Monica Albertson comes to Cranberry Cove—a charming town on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan—to help her half-brother Jeff on ... read more
First in the Farmer’s Daughter mystery series set on a picturesque farm in Michigan, where Shelby McDonald runs a popular lifestyle and cooking blog, from the national bestselling author of the Cranberry Cove Mysteries. On her blog, The Farmer’s Daughter, Shel... read more

Julie has 126 reviews

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Sarah L.

Sarah L.

Mar, 2024

I worked with Julie on a development and copy edit for a book in my woman’s fiction/romance series. She immediately grasped the concept, the themes, and the characters. She offered great advice on how to strengthen the narrative and the voice of the characters. She also picked up any inconsistencies and plot holes. The process was always clear, and her comments were insightful. I would thorough...
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Debby G.

Debby G.

Feb, 2024

Julie was terrific. A polished professional with insightful ideas on making my query stand out in the crowd. I look forward to working with her again!
Sammy L.

Sammy L.

Feb, 2024

Super helpful edits and a pleasure to work with!
An T.

An T.

Dec, 2023

The process was simple, efficient and very helpful. I would happily work with Julie again. Thank you!
Hannah K.

Hannah K.

Oct, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of working with Julie on my latest manuscript, and am beyond satisfied with the experience from start to finish. I was nervous that my writing would be too weird, but Julie is a skilled copyeditor who understood my vision and not only preserved voice but was also a joy to work with. The quality of Julie’s work is exceptional. Her keen eye for detail, command over la...
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