Olivia Peluso

Olivia Peluso – Editor

Nonfiction editor of bestselling books at Penguin Random House, specializing in business, self-help, wellness, and cooking.

Overview

Hi there! If you need a writer, editor, or copyeditor for your next nonfiction project, I can help!

As a nonfiction editor with experience working in publishing houses large and small, I can help with every part of the process, from idea creation and development all the way through copyediting.

I have experience editing across the nonfiction spectrum: health and wellness, food and cookbooks, business, self-help and self-improvement, science, psychology, history, memoir, and more. You can find a sampling of books I've edited here on my profile.

I got my start in Sales at Penguin Random House, so I have a unique understanding of what works best in today's marketplace, and I know how to best set your book up for success.

I work closely and collaboratively with my authors to ensure that their voices are heard and that we create the best books possible. It's my job to help you get your ideas into the world—let's start a movement together!

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing Psychology Self-Help & Self-Improvement Technology
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Penguin Random House

Jul, 2022 — Present

The Experiment Publishing

Nov, 2021 — Jun, 2022 (7 months)

As an editor at The Experiment, I edit and acquire 8 to 10 nonfiction books per year in the health and wellness, food, popular science, self-help, and popular psychology genres. I write marketing copy, book flap and cover copy, and online copy.

The Experiment Publishing

Mar, 2019 — Nov, 2021 (over 2 years)

As an associate editor at The Experiment, I edit and acquire 8 to 10 nonfiction books per year in the health and wellness, food, popular science, self-help, and popular psychology genres. I write marketing copy, book flap and cover copy, and online copy.

Penguin Random House

Feb, 2017 — Mar, 2019 (about 2 years)

As an editorial assistant at Penguin Random House, I acquired and edited 4 to 5 business and self-help books per year and assisted the publisher, an executive editor, and an editor in acquiring and editing an additional 10 to 15 books per year. I wrote marketing copy, book flap copy, online copy, and publicity pitches.

Penguin Random House

Jul, 2013 — Feb, 2017 (over 3 years)

As a sales coordinator at Penguin Random House, I assisted the Vice President of Trade Sales and three sales reps selling DK books to mass merchandisers, wholesale club channels, and proprietary accounts.

Portfolio

Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley

Chang, Emily

Plant-Based India: Nourishing Recipes Rooted in Tradition

Shukla, Dr. Sheil

Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs

Doerr, John

Love Your Gut: An Easy-to-Digest Guide to Health and Happiness from the Inside Out

Rossi PhD, Megan

Mushrooming: An Illustrated Guide to the Fantastic, Delicious, Deadly, and Strange World of Fungi

Borsato, Diane

Danny Loves Pasta: 75+ fun and colorful pasta shapes, patterns, sauces, and more

Freeman, Danny

Fresh from Poland: New Vegetarian Cooking from the Old Country

Korkosz, Michal

Meals That Heal – One Pot: 100+ Anti-Inflammatory Recipes for Your Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Sheet Pan, and More

Williams, Carolyn

The Seven Ways of Ayurveda: Discover Your Dosha, Tap Into Your Strengths―and Thrive in Work, Love, and Life

Kucera, Sarah

Healthy Easy Mexican: Over 140 Authentic Low-Calorie, Big-Flavor Recipes

de la Garza, Velda

The Diabetic Goodie Cookbook: Classic Desserts and Baked Goods to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth―Over 190 Easy, Blood-Sugar-Friendly Recipes with No Artificial Sweeteners

Kochan, Kathy

Veggies & Fish: Inspired New Recipes for Plant-Forward Pescatarian Cooking

van Olphen, Bart

The Professional Yoga Teacher's Handbook: The Ultimate Guide for Current and Aspiring Instructors―Set Your Intention, Develop Your Voice, and Build Your Career

Rountree, Sage

Getting Your Brain and Body Back: Everything You Need to Know after Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, or Traumatic Brain Injury

Berk MD PhD, Bradford C.

Keep Your Brain Stronger for Longer: 201 Brain-Teasing Exercises for Anyone with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Vojtkofsky Psy.D, Tonia

Don't Bullsh*t Yourself!: Crush the Excuses That Are Holding You Back

Taffer, Jon

Vegan Intermittent Fasting: Lose Weight, Reduce Inflammation, and Live Longer―The 16:8 Way―With over 80 Plant-Powered Recipes to Keep You Fuller Longer

Bracht, Petra

The Messy Middle: Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture

Belsky, Scott

The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You

Zhuo, Julie

An Economist Walks into a Brothel: And Other Unexpected Places to Understand Risk

Schrager, Allison

Tim Cook: The Genius Who Took Apple to the Next Level

Kahney, Leander

What It Takes: How I Built a $100 Million Business Against the Odds

Moya-Jones, Raegan

Trust First: A True Story About the Power of Giving People Second Chances

Deel, Bruce

Scam Me If You Can: Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today's Rip-off Artists

Abagnale, Frank

Broad Band: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet

Evans, Claire L.

Who You Were Before Trauma: The Healing Power of Imagination for Trauma Survivors

Reddemann, Luise

FODMAP Friendly: 95 Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Recipes for the Digestively Challenged

McDermott, Georgia

Breathe Slower, Deeper, Better: Make Deep Breathing a Habit with Simple Yoga Exercises

Bloch, Yael

A Pocket History of Human Evolution: How We Became Sapiens

Condemi, Silvana

The Bariatric Bible: Your Essential Companion to Weight Loss Surgery―with Over 120 Recipes for a Lifetime of Eating Well

Bowen Ball, Carol

No Gluten, No Problem Pizza: 75+ Recipes for Every Craving―from Thin Crust to Deep Dish, New York to Naples

Bronski, Kelli

Sushi Modoki: The Japanese Art and Craft of Vegan Sushi

iina

Vegan Everything: 100 Easy Recipes for Any Craving—from Bagels to Burgers, Tacos to Ramen

Horn, Nadine

Olivia has 8 reviews

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Allyson L.

Allyson L.

Aug, 2023

Olivia was a fantastic editor for my marketing book for startup founders. She was clear and transparent about the editing process, giving me guidance and confidence along the way. She made game-changing developmental suggestions, including showing me where to add more specific examples. I happily incorporated all her copy edits too. Olivia kept my ideal reader in mind the whole time and went ab...
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Olivia P.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Allyson!! They mean so much to me. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you!
Charlotte M.

Charlotte M.

Jul, 2023

Olivia is fantastic and we would jump at the opportunity to work with her again. She provided invaluable developmental edits (at the paragraph level and also at the macro level with universal changes we should make throughout the book), and copy edits (every line of the manuscript) of our 60,000 word non-fiction business book. Her edits were clear, honest, and pushed the manuscript in ways we ...
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Olivia P.
Thank you, Charlotte, for one of the kindest reviews I have ever received. You and the team were exceptional collaborators—I absolutely loved working with you and would love to do so again!
Darin V.

Darin V.

Feb, 2022

Olivia is a terrific listener, and has a world of knowledge when it comes to publishing and editing. She helped me navigate my questions/concerns as a novice writer, and I appreciated her insights and strategies. We covered a wide range of topics - book structure, content, research strategies, identifying comps, and the use of specific words/vocabulary - and she was well prepared to add value...
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Olivia P.
Thanks so much, Darin! It was so lovely to work with you!
Melane M.

Melane M.

Oct, 2021

Olivia was an absolute pleasure to work with! A consummate professional and one who is a master of her craft, Olivia's attention to detail, wisdom, and care and concern for both the author and their project were palpable throughout the entire time of my engagement with her. Her fee was one of the best investments I've made for my book project to date, as she went above and beyond to breathe new...
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Olivia P.
Oh my, thank you so much, Melane, for the kind words. I absolutely loved working on your book, and I'm so honored to have been your editor. Wishing you all the best!!
Chris L.

Chris L.

Mar, 2021

Olivia has been an all purpose editor and guide through the ups and downs of the book writing and publishing process. She's been an invaluable part of this journey and I am certain I couldn't have done it without her.

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