Nina Shield

Nina Shield – Editor

Non-fiction editor with more than 15 years of experience in NYC publishing and multiple bestselling books.

Overview

"Working with Nina was a transformative experience.... I found new stores of zest and willpower I didn't know I had. Nina is amazing, and I'm very grateful to her."


I am an executive editor at two imprints of Penguin Random House, where I specialize in practical and prescriptive non-fiction—everything from plant-based eating and cookbooks to financial literacy to habit formation to self-improvement to the "new New Age" and modern mystic categories. I have edited multiple New York Times bestsellers and would love to help shape your book into a hit as well.


I am happy to work on big picture, structure, and vision as well as granular line edits. I take pride in using a scalpel rather than a sledgehammer to spotlight your truest voice. I am available for discussion and regular check-ins over the phone, video chat, and email to make sure the process is working for you. With my extensive insider knowledge of the industry, I can also provide guidance on putting together an impressive proposal and the process of approaching literary agents. By the end of our time together, you will have a proposal and/or manuscript that is ready for submission to agents and publishers, or self-publication. Let’s make your writing the best it can be!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Health & Wellbeing New Age Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Penguin Random House

Oct, 2012 — Present

Thames & Hudson

Jun, 2010 — Jul, 2011 (about 1 year)

Hyperion Books

May, 2008 — Jun, 2010 (about 2 years)

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Nina has 14 reviews

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ananda F.

ananda F.

Apr, 2024

A truly professional editor and a pleasure to work with! Nina's suggestion were helpful and inspiring.
Aleen A.

Aleen A.

Apr, 2024

It was rewarding with Nina. Her responses were always encouraging and enthusiastic. She pointed out details I had not thought of in my writing, and we covered those too.
Paul D.

Paul D.

Feb, 2024

ONWARD! LET"S GOOOOOO!!!
Marianne G.

Marianne G.

Feb, 2024

Nina worked very quickly and efficiently. She made significant improvements to my manuscript. She is very witty and made very good remarks on content and form. She helped me hone my style and write in a synthetic fashion. She is very passionate and experienced. I would recommend her to anyone writing a non-fiction book.
Hawah K.

Hawah K.

Feb, 2024

This was a big choice for me. I did over a month of research and interviewed five different potential editors over Zoom to work with on my non-fiction book proposal and query letter. I picked Nina because even in the interview she cut right to the chase and spoke from a depth of experience in the industry that left me inspired and excited to have her get her hands on my project. She was extreme...
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