Laura Mazer – Editor

I am a literary agent and publishing consultant, drawing from my background as an accomplished acquisitions and developmental editor with fifteen+ years of experience crafting bestselling, diverse, prize-winning, and culturally relevant nonfiction books for Big Five and indie publishers. In my work as a literary agent, I’ve placed books in dynamic categories like popular history, lifestyle, humor and satire, women's issues, feminist leadership, spirituality, cultural commentary, and self-help, and have sold these dynamic projects to top-tier imprints at Random House, Harper Collins, Hachette Book Group, WW Norton, Chronicle Books, and more. I would love to help you with your book project! Here is what I can do for you:As a publishing consultant . . . I am here to guide you through any and every stage of book-project development. The publishing system is a beast! Let's slay it together. I can help you craft the shape of your book, create a powerhouse proposal, craft an effective query letter, formulate a targeted plan for reaching out to the best agents for you and your project, and navigate the industry at large. As a developmental editor . . . It’s my pleasure to bring my publishing experience to help writers develop exciting and essential manuscripts. Together we can craft stories and content that agents and editors will champion and readers will celebrate.As a copyeditor . . . I can provide you with a pristine draft of your book, ready for sharing with agents and editors. I look forward to meeting you!Warmly,Laura