Neva Talladen

Neva Talladen – Editor

Collaborative editor for memoir, inspirational nonfiction, and anthologies with experience in project management of bestselling books.

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 project timelines and accountability on their book projects.

Services
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

Rockpool Publishing

Nov, 2024 — Mar, 2025 (4 months)

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

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.

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.

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).

Portfolio

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
The Global Beauty Journey

Flor, Stephanie

100 Block by Row House

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
The Feely Cards

Wels, Non

100 Block Futures

Copy Editing
Propelled Into Purpose: Stories of Strength, Faith and Courage

Mitchell-Davis, Tamara

TM Davis Enterprise LLC

Developmental Editing
Shadows Fade

Bella M, J

Dorrance Publishing Co.

Developmental Editing
May All Beings Be Fed: Playing with Consciousness

Humphrey, Dana

Hybrid Global Publishing

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
My Choice to Choose: a Memoir

Johnson, Christina

CHRISTINA JOHNSON

Copy Editing
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