Olivia Turner – Editor

I'm a publishing professional with 4+ years of experience assessing, acquiring, and editing adult fiction and nonfiction, with a passion for commercial and upmarket contemporary fiction, adult thrillers and suspense, speculative, horror, and grounded fantasy, as well as narrative nonfiction about the environment, popculture, and history. In my time as an acquisitions editor at Sourcebooks Landmark and Trade Nonfiction, I've partnered with bestselling authors across genres, developing projects through editing and market positioning.

Writing can feel like a solitary experience, but I've always believed that impactful stories are created with teamwork! My editing style is deeply collaborative, fun, and ultimately, my goal is to spark creativity and help writers get to the heart of their story. I have a keen eye for character development, plotting, and structure. Whether you're looking to build fully realized characters, need help with pacing or streamlining, are trying to refocus your thesis, or want to introduce new obstacles and motivations to raise your stakes, I'm here to partner together. I love helping authors hone their themes, voice, and overall narratives, from the very first draft, all the way to that final line edit.

My experience also allows me to approach my editorial feedback with ample industry knowledge, and part of my approach is to help authors align their creative visions with the current market. If you're looking for an editorial assessment or developmental edit with an eye for market positioning, I'm here to place your project within a genre, alongside comparable titles, or within current market trends as you look to move forward in your publishing journey. Let's work together!