Sophie Cudd

Sophie Cudd – Editor

I'm a literary agent based in NYC, where I specialize in upmarket & commercial fiction, various nonfiction, and kids picture books!

Overview

I love to work collaboratively with my clients. On the creative side of my job, I specialize in developmental edits (particularly with an eye towards plot and structure), as well as evaluating query letters alongside drafting submission pitch letters.

For developmental editing, my taste and expertise leans commercial - bring me any romance or mystery/thriller! I tend to not engage with more literary works. In nonfiction, I love anything from memoir to self-help.

For query and pitch letters, I can evaluate letters and submissions of any genre.

I'm clear, kind and direct in all of my professional relationships, and I aspire to make any book I work on the best it can be. I'm excited to read your story!

Please note: my freelance editing work is completely separate from my literary agenting. I do not represent or refer authors I work with here. My work on Reedsy is editorial support only, and not a path to representation.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Cozy Mysteries Picture Books Romantic Comedy Thriller & Suspense
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Phi Beta Kappa
Certifications
  • BA in English Literature, Southern Methodist University

Work experience

The Book Group

May, 2023 — Present
At The Book Group, I represent a cross-genre list of authors, leading my authors through multiple rounds of developmental editing and detailed editorial assessment to ensure each manuscript is submission-ready. From there, I write pitch letters alongside a crafted submission strategy, sending projects to a curated list of editors for acquisition. Beyond submission, I oversee deal negotiation, long-term career strategy, and ongoing client management.

William Morris Endeavor

Oct, 2019 — May, 2023 (over 3 years)
As an Agent Trainee, I built my own client list while supporting a WME partner, evaluating and developmentally editing manuscripts across genres. My work here focused on editorial assessment, narrative development, and positioning projects for successful submission.

Portfolio

Cupig: The Valentine's Day Pig

Tattersfield, Claire

Flamingo Books

Developmental Editing Query Letter Review
Lady X: A Novel

Fader, Molly

Ballantine Books

Developmental Editing
Casket Case: A Novel

Evans, Lauren

Dell

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Bearer of Bad News: A Novel

Dini, Elisabeth

Gallery Books

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Daisy Rewilds

McNamara, Margaret

Random House Studio

Developmental Editing
Salthouse Place: A Novel

Sogn, Jamie Lee

Lake Union Publishing

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Big Rig Pig

Tattersfield, Claire

Flamingo Books

Developmental Editing
Cupig Saves Christmas

Tattersfield, Claire

Flamingo Books

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Just Like a Dream: A Novel

Lauren Evans

Random House Audio

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review
Always the Quiet Ones: A Novel

Sogn, Jamie Lee

Lake Union Publishing

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
A Rather Peculiar Poisoning: A Novel

Schleyer, Chrystal

Park Row

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment Query Letter Review

Sophie has 12 reviews

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Natalie M.

Natalie M.

Aug, 2026

I really enjoyed working with Sophie and getting her unique insights into my work!
Claes Z.

Claes Z.

Aug, 2026

Provided detailed feedback both in writing and in the follow-up call. Very professional and helpful.
Mark R.

Mark R.

Aug, 2026

I really enjoyed working with Sophie and plan to use her again.
Russ D.

Russ D.

Aug, 2026

When I hired Sophie to assess my novel, I asked her to be brutally honest. She was. She was also very helpful, providing me with an in-depth report on ways to improve my book. I highly recommend her.
Analisa E.

Analisa E.

Aug, 2026

Sophie is great. It was very helpful getting an industry professionals opinion, and getting the honest feedback I needed to make my novel better.

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