Sadie Rittman – Editor

Is your book so personal you’re almost scared to share it? If so, I’m the editor for you.

I specialize in memoir, but across genres, I provide a sensitive hand with delicate subject matter. I often work on romance, literary fiction, and narrative nonfiction. I am particularly interested in themes of spirituality, enchantment, and nature.

I shepherd rough drafts into traditionally published, award-winning successes. I have worked on books published by major imprints, such as Imagine (Penguin/Random House), that have received honors including the Library Journal Best Book of the Year.

As a writer myself, I have a deep reverence for each author's creative process. I combine attention to the big picture with an eagle eye for the sharpest details. The result is comprehensive and meticulous, solving the puzzle of your book and finding its deepest meanings.

While the author’s vision reigns supreme, I keep an eye on the market and what sells. My lifelong mentor (my mother!) was a successful literary agent. Together, we have helped many writers finesse their stories and find agents and publishers.

I was born in New York, raised in Singapore, and have lived in seven countries on four continents. Because of this, I excel with books that cross cultures and worldviews.

I have a master’s in sociocultural anthropology, which helps with books that address culture, spirituality, religion, magic, folklore, healing, social justice, and the interwoven crises of our times. I can help shape complex topics into gripping stories and also find the depth in lighter books.

Reach out if you are ready for your book to reach its greatest potential. I’d love to work with you!

TESTIMONIALS:

"Sadie is more than an editor- I also consider her a writing coach and teacher who’s extremely dedicated to her craft, putting 110% effort into editing. The gravitas that she displays in the quality of her work cannot be overstated; I became more and more amazed by her ability to find areas of my work that needed improvement.”

---Phyllis Lawson, Quilt of Souls (Penguin/Random House)

"[Sadie’s] feedback was intelligent and nuanced, and she ensured that the manuscript was continually pushed toward its full potential. With every round of edits, the manuscript was significantly elevated. Now it has a publishing deal!

My book is a memoir, and Sadie truly appreciated the vulnerability involved in putting oneself out there in that way. She offered her notes and insights with great care and sensitivity, which I deeply appreciated."

---Pippa Scott, Paper Girls Burn (forthcoming: Caitlin Press)

"Sadie pointed the way toward deeper, more dimensional characters, keener observation, more nuance, and more truth in my writing. I'm indebted to her for inspiring a better novel!"

---Roy Freirich, Winged Creatures (Macmillan)

"Sadie has an amazing attention to detail and a great sense of the whole story all at once. Her insights and edits are unique and precise, and her suggested changes always serve to make my manuscript and final book shine."

---Rebecca Harrington, Kindred Schemes (Regency Romance)