Robin Benjamin

Robin Benjamin – Editor

A New York-based developmental editor, proofreader, and writing coach with over twenty years of experience in fiction for all ages!

Overview

After many years in-house, beginning at HarperCollins, I am now a freelance developmental editor, proofreader, and writing coach. I work on everything from picture books to middle grade to ya to adult. I am a strong line-editor and also love brainstorming the bigger ideas together. I enjoy working with a variety of authors at different stages of their careers, from debut novels to award winners and bestsellers. I can help with every level of editing, from assessments to developmental edits with margin notes to complete line-edits as well as query letters and synopses. I often end up working with my authors on multiple projects over time, and it is wonderful to help writers grow and achieve their goals.
Services
Fiction
Fantasy Middle Grade Mystery & Crime Picture Books Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

HarperCollins

Jun, 1996 — Mar, 2006 (over 9 years)
I began my career as an intern in the fantasy/science fiction division, then worked in commercial fiction and later joined the children’s division, building a wide variety of skills and experience.

Portfolio

Turkey Trouble

Silvano, Wendi

Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
The Missing Children of Blackwood

Starr, Brian

Independently published

Developmental Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing
The White Darkness

McCaughrean, Geraldine

Developmental Editing
Life After Coffee

Franken, Virginia

Developmental Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
The Gray City

Kuhlmann, Torben

NorthSouth Books

Proofreading
One Giant Leap

Gartner, Ben

Crescent Vista Press

Proofreading
Omnipotent

Sharkey-Brumund, Mariah McIntyre

Archway Publishing

Developmental Editing
The Moon at Midnite: Seoul City Romance

Scanno, D. R.

Otter Pond Publishing

Developmental Editing Proofreading
Fishtale

Bauer, Hans

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
There's a Baby in There!

Daley Mackall, Dandi

Developmental Editing
The Marble Queen

Blake, Stephanie J.

Developmental Editing
Cinderella

Thomson, Sarah L.

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Dragonfly

Golding, Julia

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Troll Fell

Langrish, Katherine

Developmental Editing
The Goblin Wood

Hilari Bell

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
10 Little Hot Dogs

Himmelman, John

Developmental Editing
Polar Opposites

Brooks, Erik

Developmental Editing
Permanent Record

Stella, Leslie

Developmental Editing
Starting From Here

Bigelow, Lisa Jenn

Developmental Editing
Of Noble Birth

Novak, Brenda

Developmental Editing
Every Move She Makes

Burcell, Robin

Developmental Editing
Watersmeet

Jensen Abbott, Ellen

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Not the End of the World

Mccaughrean, Geraldine

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Shining Sea

Mimi Cross

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Cat To The Dogs: A Joe Grey Mystery

Murphy, Shirley Rousseau

Developmental Editing
Ticker

Mantchev, Lisa

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
10 Turkeys in the Road

Sturgis, Brenda Reeves

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
The Rain Stomper

Boswell, Addie

Developmental Editing

Robin has 11 reviews

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Ilse W.

Ilse W.

Sep, 2024

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I personally loved working with Robin! Her feedback on my debut novel has helped me to realize what I need to do to make it the best it can be, and I couldn’t have done it without her help! Her suggestions and feedback were very helpful, and I now know exactly how to shape my story into its best ...
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Doug G.

Doug G.

Dec, 2023

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I hired Robin as a developmental editor on my very first middle-grade novel. Knowing this was my first long-format fiction effort, she tailored her notes to help me build character arcs and develop the plot. She helped me take the story to an entirely new level. So thankful for her help!
Tara M.

Tara M.

Jan, 2023

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Robin is an excellent choice for your next project! She offers insightful feedback and raises important questions about plot while honoring your voice. During the project she kept me informed and was proactive with her communication. The cost is entirely worth it - your project will benefit from ...
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Sky D.

Sky D.

Nov, 2025

Actions speak louder than words. This is the forth time I have used Robin's editing services. And I would use her again. She gets my highest recommendation.
Sky D.

Sky D.

Nov, 2025

This is the third time I have contracted for Robin's editing services. There is a reason for that. I have found her to be the best available, in all aspects.

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