Megan Records - Editor
Former Kensington editor with 15 years' experience, specializing in romance and mystery (adult and YA). Let's make your project shine!
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Overview
Want to self publish your book? Looking for feedback before submitting to agents and editors? Trying to revise after a few rejections? You've come to the right place.
MY EDITING MOTTO:
A good editor is a coach--not a critic.
WHAT YOU NEED
· a seasoned professional who has the skill to whip your manuscript into shape while staying true to your story and respecting your voice
· specific, actionable feedback that not only strengthens your story but helps you learn and grow as a writer
· someone who will point out what you're doing right as well as making suggestions for what's not working
Request a quote to get a free sample edit, and you'll see what we can accomplish together.
MY EDITING MOTTO:
A good editor is a coach--not a critic.
WHAT YOU NEED
· a seasoned professional who has the skill to whip your manuscript into shape while staying true to your story and respecting your voice
· specific, actionable feedback that not only strengthens your story but helps you learn and grow as a writer
· someone who will point out what you're doing right as well as making suggestions for what's not working
WHY I CAN HELP
· I've got 15 years of experience, including 5 at Kensington Publishing.
· I edit most types of fiction but specialize in romance and mysteries.· I've worked with authors who are just starting out and ones at the top of their publishing game, including NYT and USA Today bestselling authors.
· I'm an editor for a contest.
· Edits can seem scary, but they don't have to be! Clients often tell me they felt nervous about receiving feedback, but my approach made them feel energized and gave them back the "spark" they needed to finish revising.
Request a quote to get a free sample edit, and you'll see what we can accomplish together.
Languages
English (US)
Fiction
Contemporary Romance
Cozy Mysteries
Historical Romance
New Adult
Paranormal Romance
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Suspense
Young Adult Fantasy
Certifications
- B.A. in English--Mary Washington College
- M.S. in Publishing--Pace University
Work experience
Freelance Editor
Self-employed
August, 2012
–
Present
(over 10 years)
Providing a variety of editorial services for publishers (such as Grand Central and Sourcebooks) and authors
Editor
Kensington Publishing
February, 2007
–
July, 2012
(over 5 years)
Focused on Brava, Zebra, and KTeen imprints
Worked with authors such as Mary Jo Putney, Cynthia Eden, Zoe Archer, Elizabeth Essex, Marni Bates, Dianne Duvall, and Rebecca Zanetti
Responsible for over 25 authors, handling all aspects of getting a book to print: negotiating with agents, creating concepts for covers, approving back cover copy, helping authors with marketing strategy, etc
Editorial/Production Assistant
Kaplan
February, 2006
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January, 2007
(12 months)
Acted as writer liaison in charge of trafficking and assigning all content, as well as training new writers in specific content needs and methodology
Responsible for all Pre-College in-house copyediting
Responsible for production duties, including preparing manuscripts to be sent to printer, checking blues, generating answer keys and question categorizations for scannable tests
Editorial Intern
Harlequin
June, 2005
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December, 2005
(7 months)
Responsible for editorial duties, including: evaluating manuscripts, reader reports, writing rejection letters, line edits, writing back cover copy, author alterations, art fact sheets, trafficking manuscripts, etc.
Portfolio (20 selected works)
Murder Most Studious (Alice Stewart Mysteries Book 1)
Thornburg, L.M.
The Last White Truffle: A Jennifer Pope Romance Mystery
Kennedy, K.P.
Into The Fire: A Gripping Amateur Sleuth Mystery (A Rose Trudeau Mystery Book 1)
Giordano, Adrienne, Briscione, Mary Jo
Tame My Racing Heart: A Romantic Suspense Novel
Duff, Kelly
Nowhere Near Respectable (The Lost Lords series Book 3)
Mary Jo Putney
Mary Jo Putney's riveting Lost Lords series unleashes a high stakes royal plot--which may prove easier for Damian Mackenzie to handle than his own unruly desire. . .He's a bastard and a gambler and society's favorite reprobate. But to Lady Kiri Lawford he's a hero--braver than the smugglers he rescues her from, more honorable than any lord she's ever met, and far more attractive than any man h... read more
No Longer A Gentleman (The Lost Lords series Book 4)
Mary Jo Putney
Grey Sommers, Lord Wyndham, never met a predicament he couldn't charm his way out of. Then a tryst with a government official's wife during a bit of casual espionage in France condemns him to a decade in a dungeon, leaving him a shadow of his former self. Yet his greatest challenge may be the enigmatic spy sent to free his body--the only woman who might heal his soul.Cassie Fox lost everything... read more
Warrior (Blades of the Rose)
Zoe Archer
To most people, the realm of magic is the stuff of nursery rhymes and dusty libraries. But for Capt. Gabriel Huntley, it's become quite real and quite dangerous. . .In Hot Pursuit. . .The vicious attack Capt. Gabriel Huntley witnesses in a dark alley sparks a chain of events that will take him to the ends of the Earth and beyond--where what is real and what is imagined become terribly confused... read more
Devil's Kiss (Hellraisers)
Zoe Archer
A Handsome Devil1762. James Sherbourne, Earl of Whitney, is a gambling man. Not for the money. But for the thrill, the danger--and the company: Whit has become one of the infamous Hellraisers, losing himself in the chase for adventure and pleasure with his four closest friends.Which was how Whit found himself in a gypsy encampment, betting against a lovely Romani girl. Zora Grey's smoky voice ... read more
Awkward (Smith High Book 1)
Marni Bates
I'm Mackenzie Wellesley, and I've spent my life avoiding the spotlight. But that was four million hits ago. . .Blame it on that grade school ballet recital, when I tripped and pulled the curtain down, only to reveal my father kissing my dance instructor. At Smith High, I'm doing a pretty good job of being the awkward freshman people only notice when they need help with homework. Until I send a... read more
Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians series Book 1)
Dianne Duvall
RT Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Vampire Romance NomineeIn this dazzling, sensual novel, Dianne Duvall beckons readers into a world of vampires, immortals, and humans with extraordinary gifts. . .where passion can last forever, if you're willing to pay the price. . . Once, Sarah Bingham's biggest challenge was making her students pay attention in class. Now, after rescuing a wounded strange... read more
The Trouble With Cowboys (Catcher Creek Book 1)
Melissa Cutler
It was their parents' ranch, through the good days and the bad. But if they want to hang on to their land, their pride, and their family, the three Sorentino sisters will have to reinvent it from the ground up--and one of them just may reinvent herself in the process...Cowboys have never been good for Amy Sorentino. First her hard-riding father bankrupted the family farm. Then her all-hat-no-c... read more
Bedding the Enemy
Mary Wine
Laird Keir McQuade is a newcomer to his title, and has much work before him to restore the McQuade honor. Finding a wife is an excellent start. He's duty-bound to go to court and swear homage to his king anyway, a perfect opportunity--were not court women trussed in stupid fashions and corrupted with false mannerisms. Of course, not every lady hides behind a powdered face. . .Helena Knyvett ma... read more
Mistress by Midnight (Courtesan Court)
Maggie Robinson
First comes seduction. . .As children, Desmond Ryland, Marquess of Conover, and Laurette Vincent were inseparable. As young adults, their friendship blossomed into love. But then fate intervened, sending them down different paths. Years later, Con still can't forget his beautiful Laurette. Now he's determined to make her his forever. There's just one problem. Laurette keeps refusing his marria... read more
Provoked (Dark Protectors Book 5)
Rebecca Zanetti
A TIME FOR WAR…A casualty of the war between the demons and the vampires, Jase Kayrs has been missing for six long years. His older brothers want answers—but they’re going to have to get them from an unlikely source. For when Kane Kayrs tracks down Amber Freebird, what he finds is a blonde, vegan pacifist who has no intention of using her skills in his war…A TIME FOR LOVE…Amber enjoys her life... read more
Austentatious
Alyssa Goodnight
Goodnight's breezy style with a believable heroine, lively conflicts and lots of best-friend confidences elevates this above the usual chick lit fare. --Publishers Weekly"AUSTENTATIOUS is a fresh romantic adventure with a cast of characters who kept me turning pages way past my bedtime." --Cindy Jones, My Jane Austen Summer"This humorous romance will appeal to all Austen fans while bringing a ... read more
Angel In Chains (Fallen)
Eden, Cynthia
Pretty Innocent Girls
Amy Oppenheim
A WILD RIDE A prisoner is locked in the shed next door. Suburban bystander Blake Davis knows he’s there, so why hasn’t she told the police? Wrestling with her response to the danger unfolding, Blake is drawn from the monotony of married life into the intoxicating fold of the Army of Outlaws. As she learns more about her magnetic but dangerous new neighbor, Hayden, temptation lures her into the... read more
Megan has 142 reviews
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Professional. Extremely helpful review and constructive feedback.
Brandy Biegler, November 2022
Megan is a world-class editor for all genres of fiction. She helps me every time to build tension in plots, sharpen characters, and drive readability. I know she’ll raise my game every time I send her my manuscript.
Anuraag Trikha, October 2022
Megan did a good editorial assessment of my manuscript in a timely manner and provided some valuable feedback. However, I did feel that she didn't fully get it when it came to some important plot points, which was disappointing. This was a quick process so there was no need to establish a rapport.
Lori Worthy-White, October 2022
Megan was encouraging, professional and her suggestions were on point. I would definitely work with her again.
Verna Walker, October 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Megan. Her suggestions and advice were worth every cent. She is very easy to talk to and has solid reasons behind every action she took with my manuscript, and she graciously shared some insight into the current state of the publishing world. I hope I can work with her again!
Heather McKenzie, October 2022
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