Nina Leon

Nina Leon – Editor

Literary agent and developmental editor working with new and established authors.

Overview

As an editorially-focused literary agent with deals across major US and UK houses, I have a strong understanding of what it takes to elevate a manuscript to a competitive level. Alongside agenting, I’ve worked as a freelance editor for many years, helping new authors develop the core skills they need to become confident, compelling writers.

I have a detail-oriented editorial style focused on strengthening a story’s structure, pacing, character development, and worldbuilding, as well as the more intimate dynamics between characters and how those dynamics drive the narrative. I work well with both experienced authors as well as first-time authors. I’m open to all genres and age groups, with a particular interest in fantasy.

Author testimonials:

“I wouldn't trust anyone else with my work.”

“Nina is such an expert in developmental edits and narrative structure; she always has her finger on the pulse of what will make the story stronger.”

“I trust [Nina] with all my editing needs, knowing that she will help me craft my book into the strongest version of itself.”

“I cannot recommend Nina highly enough as an editor!”

“Nina has been integral in my novel’s editing journey.”

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Fantasy LGBTQ Fiction New Adult Romantic Comedy Romantic Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2021 — Present
Literary agent with deals in both the US and UK, including Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Hachette, and Scholastic.

Self-employed

Jun, 2021 — Present
I provide developmental editing, editorial assessments, and query letter review services.

Portfolio

The Dramatic Life of Jonah Penrose: A Novel

Green, Robyn

Harper Perennial

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
A Wish So Deadly (eBook)

Loxton, Marilize

Scholastic

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Whispers Most Deadly (Dunhollow Academy, 2)

MacDonald, Emma

CAEZIK SF & Fantasy

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Whispers Most Foul (Dunhollow Academy Book 1)

MacDonald, Emma

Caezik SF & Fantasy

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Tales of a Deadly Devotion

Jennifer Delaney

Gollancz

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment

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