Lane Heymont

Lane Heymont – Editor

I'm a literary agent and part-time freelance editor with specialization in science fiction, fantasy, horror and non-fiction proposals.

Overview

I have worked in the publishing industry for 9 years with a successful track record of editing and selling SFF, horror, and non-fiction projects in both the adult and young adult market.

My editorial services focus on developing and fine-tuning a project before it's submitted to agents or publishers for consideration. This includes an editorial letter which addresses world-building, plot/structure, character development, and consistency.

I'm also available to provide shorter editorial letters with inline comments, via TrackChanges, addressing aspects which may need more developing.

I especially enjoy building non-fiction proposals and am more than happy to help you build one.

Projects I have edited, developed, and sold include:

Michael Hodges — THE PULLER, THE INVASIVE, BLACK FRIDAY
Johnny Compton — THE SPITE HOUSE (sold to Tor/Nightfire for six-figures)
Donyae Coles — MIDNIGHT ROOMS (sold to HarperCollins/Amistad in pre-empt)
Dr. Paul Sutter — YOUR PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE, HOW TO DIE IN SPACE
Susan Ashline — WITHOUT A PRAYER
Andrew Post — CHOP SHOP, MONDO CRIMSON, SWITCHBOARD
Suzanne Young — WHERE THE NIGHT HAS TEETH, THE PROGRAM, GIRLS WITH SHARP STICKS
Dr. Robin George Andrews — SUPER VOLCANOES
Jim Tracy — SWORN TO SILENCE
Diana Rodriguez Wallach — SMALL TOWN MONSTERS, PROOF OF LIES


****My services as a freelance editor are wholly separate from my position as a literary agent, which means I cannot and will not consider or represent any project I review/edit as an editor. Nor will I refer you to another agent and/or publisher. This is my profession and I will not partake in any, or implied, pay for play or conflict of interest. These services are only meant to help you strengthen your project for the next stage in your journey.***


Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Humanities & Social Sciences Math & Science
Fiction
Dystopian Epic Fantasy Horror Military Science Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Bachelors of Science

Work experience

The Tobias Literary Agency

Aug, 2016 — Present

- Edit, develop, and submit client manuscripts to publishers.
- Negotiate book deals with publishers.
- Maintain query inbox.

The Seymour Agency

Jun, 2012 — Aug, 2016 (about 4 years)

- Edit, develop, and submit client manuscripts to publishers.
- Negotiate book deals with publishers.
- Maintain query inbox.

Lane has 9 reviews

Professionalism

Quality

Value

Responsiveness

Megan Z.

Megan Z.

Jun, 2022

Lane gave excellent and insightful feedback on my query letter and also followed up afterwards to let me know he had been impressed with my changes. I'm very glad to have worked with him!
Matthew L.

Matthew L.

Feb, 2022

Lane helped me out tremendously with my query letter. I highly recommend him!
Matt S.

Matt S.

Feb, 2022

The suggestions Lane came up with have helped me create an exciting query letter and has enabled the reader to feel the tone of my novel.
Thomas F.

Thomas F.

Jan, 2022

Lane is quite knowledgeable. His feedback was helpful! Take my review with a grain of salt, I have rewritten my query letter many times and studied the format, but haven't had an agent yet. Although he did provide some specific feedback, some of it felt quite general. I was hoping for more specific revision points. I don't know how much effort was worth the amount I paid, but some of his thou...
Read more
Daniel V.

Daniel V.

Dec, 2021

Lane provided exceptional help with my query letter. He provided remarkable insight into the bones of the structure and helped me narrow in on the main components that I need to work on. He was not only professional and punctual, but also incredibly friendly. I definitely appreciate his practical knowledge of the industry and his experience as a literary agent. I highly recommend using him for ...
Read more

Sign up to read more reviews

Create a free Reedsy account to connect with Lane and thousands of other publishing professionals on Reedsy.

Professionals similar to Lane

Get a range of offers by requesting quotes from multiple professionals.

Jacoba Lawson

Jacoba L.

Specialist in nonfiction of all kinds and outdoorsy fiction. Bring me your natural histories, your kayak treatises, your adventures stories.

Portland, OR, USA

100% reply rate

View profile
James F

James F.

Copy editor with experience at multiple publishing agencies. Specializing in national security, foreign affairs, history and travel.

Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA

99% reply rate

View profile
Bryony Sutherland

Bryony S.

Traditionally published biographer now editing memoirs, health, thrillers, SFF, historical + contemporary fiction. 20+ years in publishing.

England, United Kingdom

100% reply rate

View profile