Micaela Carr

Micaela Carr – Editor

A New York based editor with a love for bringing the brightest of stories to life through fiction filled with beautiful words and imagery.

Overview

It's a pleasure to meet you! I'm Micaela, a New York based editor who specializes in everything that falls on the commercial to literary fiction spectrum. I've worked in publishing for 7 years and have worked with incredible authors such as Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe, Barbara Kingsolver, Louise Erdrich, Gina Sorell, Laurie Frankel, and so many others.

My current passion projects are in the women’s fiction space, as well as multigenerational family dramas, and love stories. I love to be able to help foster creative minds to bring to life the world that they are envisioning. Let me help you brainstorm plot points, build great structure, and craft perfect sentences to create the novel of your wildest dreams.

Services
Fiction
Coming of Age Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance Humor & Comedy Literary Fiction Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Columbia Publishing Course at Oxford
  • Denver Publishing Institute

Work experience

Henry Holt

Feb, 2023 — Mar, 2025 (about 2 years)
In this role, I acquire and edit commercial and literary fiction titles for publication on the Henry Holt list for upcoming seasons. I collaborate with authors who write women's fiction, coming of age stories, and literary portraits of family dramas.

Reedsy

Mar, 2025 — Present
In this role, I edit commercial and literary fiction titles for future publication. I collaborate with authors who write women's fiction, coming of age stories, and literary portraits of human complexities.

HarperCollins Publishers

Sep, 2020 — Feb, 2023 (over 2 years)
In this role, I acquired and edited commercial, contemporary, and literary fiction titles for publication on the Harper and Harper Perennial lists for frontlist seasons. I also assisted two editors in multiple titles that went on to win Pulitzer awards, National Book Awards, and be on the New York Times bestsellers list.

Chicago Review Press

Nov, 2018 — Sep, 2020 (almost 2 years)
In this role, I specialized in copyediting manuscripts for fiction and nonfiction titles on the Chicago Review Press list. I also assisted an editor in their acquisitions of fiction and nonfiction titles.

Portfolio

What Will People Think?: A Novel

Hamdan, Sara

Henry Holt and Co.

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Grown Women: A Novel

Johnson, Sarai

Harper

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
What It's Like in Words: A Novel

Moss, Eliza

Henry Holt and Co.

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
The Once and Future Me: A Novel

Pace, Melissa

Henry Holt and Co.

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Courtroom Drama: A Novel

Tubati Alexander, Neely

Harper Perennial

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
In a Not So Perfect World: A Novel

Tubati Alexander, Neely

Harper Perennial

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Family Family: A Novel

Frankel, Laurie

Henry Holt and Co.

Developmental Editing Proofreading
Love Buzz: A Novel

Tubati-Alexander, Neely

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Fake: A Novel

Katz, Erica

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Micaela has 6 reviews

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Cadence S.

Cadence S.

Jun, 2026

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As a debut author, this was my first experience working with a professional editor, and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to the process. Micaela provided thoughtful, detailed feedback that strengthened my manuscript in meaningful ways. Her notes on POV, pacing, repetition, emotion...
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Karen B.

Karen B.

May, 2026

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Micaela was fantastic. I chose her based on two excellent sample developmental edits she provided, and mine did not disappoint. Her experience working for Harper Collins and Henry Holt really showed. She was so encouraging while also giving me specific, actionable suggestions for how to deepen my...
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Jordan Z.

Jordan Z.

Jun, 2025

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Micaela was so easy and fun to work with! She is professional, friendly, responsive and the quality of her editing speaks for itself. Her approach was clear, transparent, and direct. She is supportive and her notes were very helpful as I worked on revising my manuscript. Over all, I would definit...
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Jacqueline K.

Jacqueline K.

Aug, 2026

Micaela is my dream editor and reader! The amount of attention she gave to my manuscript clearly showed in the details she picked up, and the discussion was both informative (what needs more, what can be done) and motivating. I am excited to come back soon and continue working together!
Alexa M.

Alexa M.

Jun, 2026

Pure joy. Micaela has great ideas. Talking with he was extremely energizing.

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