Neva Talladen, Editor in NYC, NY, USA

Overview

I'm a collaborative, strategy-focused developmental and copy editor based in New York City. Some of the books I've edited went on to become award-winning, Kirkus-reviewed titles, as well as Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly Bestsellers.

I want to work especially with multicultural writers, organizations, and/or coaches who need an editor experienced in managing timelines and accountability for their book projects.

Services

Developmental Editing

Copy Editing

Non-Fiction

Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Inspirational Self-Help & Self-Improvement Writing & Publishing

Languages

English (US)

Awards

Dean's Award for the Arts in Creative Writing, Ateneo de Manila University, 1999

Certifications

AB Communications - Journalism, Ateneo de Manila University (1999)
Developmental Editing Course, Editorial Freelancers Association
Sensitivity Reading, Editorial Freelancers Association
Introduction to 'The Chicago Manual of Style, Editorial Freelancers Association
Authenticity Reading, Editorial Freelancers Association
Editing Articles and Essays for Publication, NYU School of Professional Studies
Microaggressions and Racial Stress: Reducing Harmful Interactions, NYU School of Professional Studies
Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing

Work experience

Copy Editor and Project Manager (Contractor)

Rockpool Publishing

Nov, 2024 — Mar, 2025 (4 months)

Project management and copy editing of The Altar Within (second ed.) by bestselling author, Juliet Diaz.

Consulting Editor

Spirit Bound Press

Aug, 2022 — Jul, 2024 (almost 2 years)

Consulted on on the submissions and editorial process, working directly with publisher and founder, Juliet Diaz.

Developmental Editor (contractor)

Wiley

Jul, 2022 — Nov, 2023 (over 1 year)

Developmental editing and project management for two titles: The Tao of Self-confidence by Sheena Yap Chan (Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly Bestseller) and How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life by Jeanie Y. Chang.

Developmental Editor (Contractor)

Row House Publishing

Jul, 2022 — Jul, 2024 (about 2 years)

Consulting as editor for Row House Publishing, taking on developmental editing and copy editing tasks for their titles. Nonfiction and memoirs worked on: Hood Wellness, Hey, Hun (copy edit of bonus content), Feely Cards (copy edit of oracle deck), The Beauty Journey (launching 2025).