Nina Winters – Editor

I’m a creative, empathetic and commercially minded editor with eight years of experience working with bestselling authors for Hachette and Penguin Random House across both fiction and non-fiction. I know that writing a book can be a daunting experience, and I’m here to help you develop your vision from a first draft to a fully realised novel that stands out among the crowd.

You can expect collaborative, in-depth developmental editorial letters with creative, practical and manageable solutions, involved line edits with clear suggestions and your desired level of intervention, and kind, creative guidance suited to your writing style and needs. I’m here to guide you along your creative path, help you to find your voice and thrive as an author.

I have significant experience working on commercial fiction ranging from psychological thrillers with jaw-dropping twists to cosy crime with loveable amateur sleuths and heart-rending historical fiction and romance. My aim is to help you write a gripping page turner that will have your readers flipping the pages deep into the night.

I’ve also worked on a wide range of non-fiction, including chilling true crime, moving memoirs including LGBTQ+ themes, and life-changing personal development and smart thinking titles. I’ve worked closely with a diverse range of authors to bring their stories to the page with sensitivity and lyricism.

Testimonials

‘We have always found Nina to be a kind but thorough editor, picking up plot holes, inconsistencies and general mayhem in our manuscripts and helping us turn them into a clean and readable end products. Nina’s ability to give quick, accurate feedback is unmatched! She’s always happy to chat us through the tough spots, and help brainstorm solutions.’

— Katie Gayle (the writing partnership of Gail Schimmel and Kate Sidley), authors of the Julia Bird Mysteries

‘Working with Nina on my books was an incredible experience! She is deeply involved and brings genuine passion to every stage of the process. What stood out most is how much she truly cares about the story, the characters, and the author’s vision. Her thoughtful guidance and dedication not only made my stories stronger but also helped me sharpen my storytelling skills.’

— Ruhi Choudhary, author of the Detective Mackenzie Price and the Zoe Storm series

‘I loved working with Nina - she saw something in me and in my work that so many other editors didn’t, and helped build my work and my confidence to new heights. I would absolutely work with Nina again, and can’t recommend her enough.’

— Claire Lunn, author of I’m Here to Help

‘Nina was my editor throughout the writing of I Want What You Have. Her input was valuable beyond measure and totally professional with every attention to detail during the whole process. Her creative suggestions brought my book to life, making it so much more of an addictive, unputdownable read, and I am hugely grateful for the part she played in its development.’

— Hayley Smith, author of I Want What You Have and Such a Loving Couple