Owen Russell – Editor

Helping Stories Grow Wings & Take Flight

I offer one of the preeminent freelance editorial services and am dedicated to supporting authors through the writing and editing process. With well over a decade of experience, I have edited bestselling and distinguished authors, as well as newly emerging writers. The authors who have worked with me have won major literary awards and prizes, including the Pulitzer Prize, The National Book Award, The National Book Critics Circle Award, the P.E.N. Hemingway Award, and the Booker Prize, among others.

I am skilled in all genres of fiction and nonfiction. With an eye toward innovation, the writers who have worked with me are supported in all areas of their editorial needs.

"...amazing.... I've been in the business of writing for many years and I understand how tough the publishing market has become, especially for new authors. Even in a marketplace flooded with thousands of manuscripts...opened the doors to success! ...very much cared about me, my book and my future success. He was always quick to respond to calls and e-mails and made the entire process seamless. I consider myself very fortunate..." —J. Greer, author "...a consummate professional. He is well-versed and well-connected in the industry, and knows how to get the very best for his clients. Just as important, however, he maintains an approachability that is both comforting and calming. He is incredibly responsive and, despite having a long list of successful clients, has always been there to answer any questions I might have. ...brings to the table a tremendous amount of expertise...but also a real and tangible passion for his clients' projects. In our first phone conversation...was describing my manuscript as if he'd been studying it for months, yet he'd only had it for two days. He gets it. He cares. I can tell he truly takes pride in finding the best home for his authors and their books. ...level of service, coupled with...unmatched resources, has made this experience as seamless as possible." —J. Wade, author"He is professional, knowledgeable, and always makes himself available. ...a dream come true. ...patient, supportive and constantly growing with the ever-changing industry. I’m lucky..." —N. Rose, New York Times bestselling author "I am immensely fortunate...a pleasure from my first introduction to him at Yale Writers. He is a consummate professional at every level: experienced, skillful, astute, efficient, timely, widely respected, and most importantly, absolutely trustworthy my behalf. ...I am profoundly grateful..." —D. McPhail, author